A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local
Overview
On this self-guided tour, you'll find heritage and heroism in the cobblestoned capital of Madeira’s archipelago. Funchal’s historic centre is full of quaint roads and enigmatic alleys that reveal hidden churches and views of its vivid coastline. On this walking tour, you’ll find some of the city’s greatest landmarks and a few lesser-known sites representing its heritage.
From Quinta Vigia Park and through Santa Catarina Park to Cica Café in the popular Mercado dos Lavradores, you’ll see Funchal through a local’s eyes. Around every corner, I’ll indulge your curiosity about the ancient city and you’ll hear about Funchal’s distant past while visiting historical attractions.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just yearn for Madeira's rich history and culture, this captivating 90-minute tour of Funchal will transform your perception of the city.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Meeting Location
Avenida do Infante
9000-015 Funchal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mercado Lavradores
Lj. 1/2, Funchal, 9060-155 Funchal, Portugal
The tour ends at Cica Café.
What To Expect
Quinta Vigia (Pass By)
Parque de Santa Catarina (Pass By)
The British Cemetery (Pass By)
Holy Trinity Church (Pass By)
St. Peter's Church (Pass By)
Praca do Município (Pass By)
Estátua João Gonçalves Zarco (Pass By)
Palacio de Sao Lourenco (Pass By)
Funchal Quay (Pass By)
Praca do Povo (Pass By)
Praça da Autonomia (Pass By)
Mercado dos Lavradores (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P723
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Self-Guided Walk Through Funchal’s Historic Heart With a Local will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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