Funchal · FUNCHAL OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS
Two hours on foot through the painted doors, the market and the old streets behind the cathedral — the cheapest good introduction the city has. These 15 are compared on group size, start time and how much eating is involved.
A 2-hour guided walk through Funchal old town, hitting markets, sugar history, churches, and a wine lodge for $19.
“Very interesting tour, showing a few historical sites of Funchal. Ended with a little Madeira wine tasting. Would definitely recommend!”
Walk Old Funchal with a small guide group, see key churches and the farmers market, enjoy street art, then finish with a wine tasting.
“Absolutely brilliant tour, lovely guide Sarah. Would really recommend a tour at the beginning of your stay ..a real insight to Funchal and some great tips on places to visit in Madeira”
Ride a Tuk Tuk through Funchal’s Old Town to Monte for the toboggan rides, with pickup and a live guide. Entry is extra.
“Great Tuk Tuk experience around Funchal with 2 great guides who made the drive to the basket run very enjoyable and we learnt a lot about the island. They made sure we saw some great vantage points for photos whilst getting us to the basket run as fast as they could. They waited in line whilst we got our tickets and dropped us back in the old town. They made contact the day before and were waiting for us as we left the cruise ship so all ran smoothly. If we went back to Funchal we would definitely book them again to explore more of the island as wouldn't need…”
Ride a Funchal tuk-tuk up to Monte for the classic basket-cart toboggan descent, plus Old Town and church stops.
“Communication was very good leading up to the excursion. Our guide David was very friendly and informative. The excursion description was everything it said it was. Going to be.”
Tuk tuk your way through Funchal’s Old Town and Mercado dos Lavradores, then visit the Madeira Botanical Gardens for plant-filled views.
“Very enjoyable , lovely cats in the botanical gardens too!!”
Private tuk tuk in Funchal and Monte, with optional Carreiros do Monte toboggans and a walk through painted doors on Rua de Santa Maria.
“Excellent Service and a Great Tour picked us up direct from our ship.”
Private tuktuk to Monte and Old Town in Funchal, with a free church stop and a thrilling 2 km basket toboggan descent.
“Great morning with the lovely Miguel. Collected and returned to hotel with option of anywhere drop off. Very informative with a clear passion for his island. Went up as far as Monte Palace gardens where we were left to wander on our own until the agreed pick up time. Once back down we were taken around the old town, again very informative. Any questions were answered and where possible we were taken to places we’d asked about. All in all, very good value, a lovely way to see a bit of Funchal with the personal touch. Thank you Miguel.”
Funchal Old Town in a TukTuk in about 1 hour, with fort views, cathedral, market, painted streets, and a seaside viewpoint.
“Augusto was amazing as a tour guide. Excellent value for money, a great way to explore the island. Fun, engaging and knowledgeable Id definitely reccomended 👍🏿”
Private tuk-tuk tour in Funchal: glide through Zona Velha narrow streets, visit Madeira Botanical Garden, 2 hours. Garden tickets extra.
“Our driver Andrew was so fun! We were blown away by the Monte Palace Garden, absolutely stunning and gorgeous views!”
Tuk tuk your way through Funchal’s Old Town with cathedral and market views, then drop off at the CR7 Museum. Hotel pickup included.
“The tour was brilliant. Our guide was brilliant. He took lots of photographs for us and was very knowledgeable. The tuk tuk was great fun would definitely recommend”
Private tuk tuk through Funchal, a stop at Monte’s 18th century church, then the bucket-sled toboggan ride down to town, with easy pickup.
“Carla was great.Tobaggan ride was great and the island is so beautiful and clean. The Tuk Tuk was so much fun”
A private 2-hour English walking tour in Funchal with free entries, church and convent stories, and coastal views at Quinta das Cruzes.
“Exceptional walking tour led by Len, a very interesting young German man on a gap year, volunteering as a guide. I was the only customer on this walk and benefitted from Len's detailed knowledge and enthusiasm as he brought the history of Funchal to life. We visited all the sites on the itinerary and Len delivered interesting facts in a very engaging manner. One point to note for others is that a part of the walk involves going up a steep path with many steps, which was fine for me but might be difficult for those with mobility issues or other health problems. This should perhaps be mentioned in the…”
Private sidecar tour of downtown Funchal with hotel or harbor pickup, guided viewpoints, and the Market of Farmers for up to two people.
“The company was top notch to work with- we received a welcome email from owner (after booking) with concise instructions, bike/sidecar in great condition, uniforms and follow up email with bonus surprise. The ride itself was our first of its kind (ages 62 and 54) and I would definitely recommend. What a great way to see the sights! Our guide Nuno was very informative and a genuinely good guy- we felt safe and comfortable the whole time. When we come back to the island, which is a must- we will definitely book them again.”
Take a private 1-hour tuk tuk ride through Funchal’s Old Town, seeing Sé Cathedral, the market, and Santa Maria nightlife with a guide.
“Nous avons adoré la visite du vieux Funchal. Andreia, notre guide super sympathique!! bravo😃”
Private MadTuk tuk tuk loop in Funchal to Monte, timed to Toboggans at Carreiros do Monte, with pickup, guide, and top views.
“Great fun trip around the city and up to the toboggan entry . The guide showed us where to get tickets for the toboggan and we then met him at the bottom of the ride for the return trip into Funchal old town . Lovely city and great day . Thanks to our guide Bruno.”
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