Almost 600 years old, Funchal is full of tales of kings, queens and conquests. So a small group walking tour around town is like stepping through the pages of a history book. You'll learn about French battles atop the city walls, hear about the famous folk buried in the Anglican Church, and find out why foreign royalty once dined at St Claire's Monastery.

Enjoyed everything

die guide war unter aller kanone, die tour unter dieser guide sollte man auf keinen fall machen

Studenten doen de rondleiding maar zijn duidelijk goed opgeleid en op de hoogte. Er is veel moois te zien in Funchal en onze gids wist veel te vertellen. Het vertrekpunt is matig; de universiteit gedoogt de toeristen die rondhangen tot de tour begint maar leuk vinden ze het niet. De wandelingen zijn wel steil af en toe, je moet goed ter been en fit zijn.

We enjoyed learning about the history of Funchal with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.

Why you’ll love this…

Small group walking tour of Funchal for maximum 16 guests
Learn about the city's history with a member of the Madeiran Heritage programme
See Funchal's English neighbourhood and St Claire's Monastery
Walk to the viewpoint Quinta das Cruzes
Visit the English Church

Important to know

Meeting point is at Jesuits College of Funchal, Gaudeamus Store (next to Oliveiras Wine Lodge), Rua dos Ferreiros 127-107
Maximum 16 guests per tour
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring suitable footwear
Money for extras or gratuities
Transfers not included
Admissions not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guide
Guided tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 16 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

5/5

Service

4.4/5

Safety

5/5

Staff

5/5

All ratings (16)

5 stars (13)

81%

4 stars (2)

13%

3 stars (0)

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1 star (1)

5
5th time in Madeira
Travelled as a couple
14 January 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Enjoyed everything
R
ReiSte
Travelled as a couple
19 April 2026
5
Germany
L
Lena S
Solo traveller
14 January 2026
5
Sweden
K
katharina
Solo traveller
26 November 2025
1
Germany
die guide war unter aller kanone, die tour unter dieser guide sollte man auf keinen fall machen
B
Barbara
Travelled as a couple
16 February 2025
4.2
Netherlands
Studenten doen de rondleiding maar zijn duidelijk goed opgeleid en op de hoogte. Er is veel moois te zien in Funchal en onze gids wist veel te vertellen. Het vertrekpunt is matig; de universiteit gedoogt de toeristen die rondhangen tot de tour begint maar leuk vinden ze het niet. De wandelingen zijn wel steil af en toe, je moet goed ter been en fit zijn.
K
Keith
Travelled as a couple
19 October 2024
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed learning about the history of Funchal with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.