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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
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.
Options
Old Funchal Walking Tour
Saturday
What's included
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
Transportation to/from attractions
What to expect
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
10m · Admission ticket included
Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
Mercado dos Lavradores
15m
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.
Zona Velha
20m
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.
Assembleia Regional Da Madeira
5m · Admission ticket included
Praça do Colombo
10m · Admission ticket included
Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
5m · Admission ticket included
One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
15m · Admission ticket included
We then stop at the Municipal Garden for a quick visit and after the traditional Wine Lodge, before continuing to the Jesuits’ Church.
Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal
10m · Admission ticket included
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.
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
10m · Admission ticket included
Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
End point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
