FUNCHAL ESSENTIALS FREE TOUR

Since early in the settlement of Madeira, Funchal has been the most populated area of Madeira. It became the home of one of our Discoverers and home to different foreign communities that settled in Madeira. Religion has always played a very important role in the lives of Portuguese people and various religious orders settled in Madeira as well to bring comfort to the Catholic souls of the Island. The Privateer Attack on Madeira in 1566 shaped our history profoundly as it was only after this event that the defence of Funchal was planned. 

Join us on this Funchal Free Walking Tour (Essentials) to learn about this and much more!

These are the Funchal’s Essentials Tour highlights:

• Parque Santa Catarina;
• Municipal Garden;
• Cathedral;
• Municipal Square;
• São Pedro’s Historical Centre;
• English Church.

We do not go to the Old Town on this tour!

The Funchal Essentials Free Tour takes place on:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 09:30 and 14:30
• Saturdays: 14:30

Language: The commentary on these tours is in English.

Please note:

• Funchal is a hilly place, so there will be some stairs to go up and down during the tour.
• This tour is not  suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Starting point:

Inside Parque Santa Catarina, in front of the white chapel. Look for the yellow umbrella with the company’s logo and check in with the guide