Funchal City walking Tour with Local Guide

Duration
Size
1-52
Difficulty

Key Benefits

  • Explore hidden corners and local spots with knowledgeable resident guides
  • Visit the Farmers Market during peak hours for the best atmosphere
  • Photograph Funchal’s amphitheatre from prime viewpoints
  • Step into centuries-old churches and traditional quarters
  • Choose morning or afternoon departures to fit your schedule
  • Experience personalised attention in a comfortable group setting

Overview

Our Funchal city tour combines history, culture, and daily life in Madeira’s capital. Starting at Santa Catarina Park, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city’s natural amphitheatre. In São Francisco Garden, your guide will share insights about Madeira’s distinctive flora and its role in the island’s development.

The 15th-century Cathedral and Jesuit Church showcase Portuguese craftsmanship through their detailed altarpieces and gilded woodwork. At the bustling Farmers Market Funchal Madeira, meet vendors who bring the island’s best produce to market each day. This lively space reflects genuine Funchal tourism at its best.

The tour ends in Funchal Old Town, where painted doors turn historic streets into an art gallery. This tour in Funchal connects you with the city’s heritage and modern culture.

Visitors consistently rate this tour highly, making it one of the most popular tours Funchal provides. Many guests book again when returning with family.

Included & Excluded

  • Professional certified tourist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Local insights and recommendations
  • Taxes and handling fees
  • Hotel transfers (additional fee applies):

    • 1-Way: Choose either pick-up or drop-off (Funchal/Caniço hotels*).
    • Tour Vehicle: Includes both pick-up and drop-off (Funchal/Caniço hotels*).
    • None: Meet your guide at the Sissi Statue in the Casino Gardens (details by email)

    *Transfers to other areas are available upon request.

Additional Notes

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Wheelchair-accessible route available (please bring a companion to assist)
  • Available in English, Portuguese, and French

Other Information

Meeting Point09:00/ 09:30

The Tourist Guide will confirm your voucher identification at the indicated place. You can present either a paper or an electronic ticket for this activity. The tour will begin on time.

Meeting point locationSissi Statue in the Casino Hotel Gardens

 

 

WhenFrom Monday to Saturday Morning

Year-round, except on holidays.

Duration4 hours

Tour starts at 9:00 and finishes around 13:00

RequirementsPunctuality

What do you need to bring? Don't forget

Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and sunscreen.

We also recommend bringing a raincoat or poncho if rain is in the forecast.

Good to KnowActivity level

This tour isn’t very walking-intensive; however, the route does include cobblestone streets. The walk will start with a gradual descent and then level out. A comfortable break will be provided for your convenience.

 

Our Expertise Why us?

We pick you up from where you are staying and drop you off when finished. It’s easy to book. Our staff is qualified.  We take you to various sites we know you will want to explore.  Our fundamental principles are the comfort, safety, and flexibility of our guests and personnel.

End of the tour13:00

As the tour concludes, the Old Town offers many restaurants where you can enjoy your lunch (please note that lunch is not included in the tour package).

Please NoteThe order of the itinerary as shown above may be subject to change and/or affected by local conditions.

From
240 €