Northern Portugal

Old Funchal Walking Tour

4.7(587 reviews)
2hFree cancellation

Description

Your 2-hour tour to the emblematic monuments of this part of the town will be guided by a former university student or a European volunteer (European Voluntary Service - part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme) integrated in this project, developed at the University of Madeira. This will be a university project with a side that will most certainly fascinate you.

Highlights

  • Tour storici
  • Piccolo gruppo
  • Tour culturali
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Privati e di lusso
  • Tour a piedi

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Tedesco, Inglese, Francese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Tour escort/host
  • Driver/guide

Not included

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    The Mercado dos Lavradores ("farmers' market") is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940. The facade, main entrance and fish market contain panels of tiles depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. It is divided into a number of smaller plazas and stairways that are used as sales venues.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    Nightlife in the Old Town is currently a great attraction where art and entertainment come together, as the streets in the area have been transformed by the work of local and foreign artists (through a project entitled “Arte de Portas Abertas”). The project represents one of the facets of urban art and culture in the city.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    Praça do Colombo

    Admission included
  5. 5

    Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.

    Admission included
  6. 6

    One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”

    Admission included
  7. 7

    We then stop at the Municipal Garden for a quick visit and after the traditional Wine Lodge, before continuing to the Jesuits’ Church.

    Admission included
  8. 8

    The College Church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is a must see attraction in Funchal that impresses visitors with its incredible interiors, that includes Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist art pieces.

    Admission included
  9. 9

    Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.

    Admission included

Meeting point

All'interno della canonica dell'Università di Madeira, Rua dos Ferreiras di fronte al palazzo di giustizia

Useful information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Adulto3-85 anni
    16

Review distribution

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Available options

  • Saturday

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