Food and Culture Tour of Funchal

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LanguagesFrench
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We offer you a walking, cultural and gastronomic tour of Funchal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come and visit the picturesque little streets that will lead you to many points of interest, the colorful municipal garden that gives so much charm and character to this city with its unique sweetness of life, the historic cathedral, the colorful market and scents.

But also, several gourmet stops that will allow you to

taste typical local specialties: pastries, chocolates, drinks, seasonal fruits, tasting of Madeira wines and bolo do caco with a notoriety that has no more to do.

This experience will be a complete immersion with the good humor of your guide who will share his knowledge of Funchal with passion and will stimulate your taste buds.

If you appreciate culture and gastronomy and a good atmosphere, this tour is for you!

What's included

  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Rotunda Do Infante
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Welcome, support of your guide.
    Tasting of local pastry and departure of visit.
  2. Jardim Municipal do Funchal
    20m · Admission ticket included
    These colorful exotic species from all over the world.
  3. Estatua Zarco
    10m · Admission ticket included
    João Gonçalves Zarco is one of the great Portuguese navigators
  4. Mercado dos Lavradores
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Iconic semi-covered Funchal market from 1940 with its merchants.
    The place is full of stalls, craftsmen, flowers, vegetables, fish, exotic fruits where you can taste some of its fruits, a delight for the taste buds.
  5. 30m
    In a bar with a local atmosphere, we will taste typical drinks.
  6. 20m
    The history of Madeira sugar and wine.
  7. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit to the Cathedral of Funchal and its history.
  8. 15m
    Gourmet break at a master chocolatier, recognized for its natural fruit flavors and its creations of artisanal quality.
  9. Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Passage to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Baroque building, erected by the Jesuits.
  10. 40m
    Tasting of Madeira wine and other spirits in the basement which has become a historic shop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the foot of the Infante Dom Henrique statue, opposite the roundabout.
Located at the intersection of two main avenues (Arriaga and Infante).
In the center is a fountain (1945), with a work in the shape of a terrestrial globe, at its base 4 animals resembling horses.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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