Madeira Funchal Old Town Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of around 2 hours through Funchal and discover this Portuguese city, surrounded by hills and beautiful gardens. Delve into its history and explore the capital of Madeira’s most notable sites and monuments, such as:

• The Municipal Gardens: also known as Dona Amélia’s Garden, in honour of the former Queen of Portugal. Located in the centre of Funchal, they are home to native flora from the city and from different parts of the world. They cover an area of 8,300 m², and feature a lake and a stream with birds and fish.

• The Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre: a building of striking architectural beauty in the neoclassical style. It is one of the city’s main centres for art and culture, hosting music and theatre events, exhibitions and festivals.

• The Mercado dos Lavradores: built in the 1930s with Art Deco and Modernist influences. It is a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and flowers.

• Old Town: experience the city’s nightlife and the area that is home to art and entertainment. Stroll through its beautiful narrow, cobbled streets and visit its renowned restaurants and bars.

• The Church of St John the Evangelist at the College of Funchal: built in the 17th century, it houses examples of Baroque and Mannerist art. It is one of the island’s most visited monuments.

• The Jesuit College of Funchal: now part of the University of Madeira, it features striking Portuguese Baroque architecture and hosts various art exhibitions.

When you make your booking, you can choose from different start times for this activity and the guide’s language (although the guide may sometimes be multilingual). Select the option that best suits your travel itinerary.