Funchal Trip Overview
Wander along worn cobblestone roads, picturesque coastlines, and down alleyways filled with mystery on this self-guided walking tour through downtown Funchal. Along the way, you’ll see historical sites and the iconic Old Town known to locals as “Zona Velha”.
You’ll visit Madeira’s only cathedral, the city’s oldest wine cellar, the Jesuit Church in all its splendor, Fort São Tiago, and other lesser-known, but equally worth landmarks. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand what all the fuss surrounding white gold was about, and the role Madeira played in the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Highlights on this tour include:
• Sé Cathedral
• Mercado dos Lavradores
• D’Oliveiras Wine Cellar
• Fort São Tiago
• CR 7 Museum
• The Old City Ruins
On this walk through downtown Funchal, meet the movers and shakers that transformed the city. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Funchal, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Wander along worn cobblestone roads, picturesque coastlines, and down alleyways filled with mystery on this self-guided walking tour through downtown Funchal. Along the way, you’ll see historical sites and the iconic Old Town known to locals as “Zona Velha”.
You’ll visit Madeira’s only cathedral, the city’s oldest wine cellar, the Jesuit Church in all its splendor, Fort São Tiago, and other lesser-known, but equally worth landmarks. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand what all the fuss surrounding white gold was about, and the role Madeira played in the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Highlights on this tour include:
• Sé Cathedral
• Mercado dos Lavradores
• D’Oliveiras Wine Cellar
• Fort São Tiago
• CR 7 Museum
• The Old City Ruins
On this walk through downtown Funchal, meet the movers and shakers that transformed the city. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
Pass By: CR7 Museum, Rua Princesa Dona Amelia 10, Funchal, Madeira 9000-019 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour starts outside the CR7 Museum.
Pass By: Palacio de Sao Lourenco, Avenida de Zarco, Funchal, Madeira 9000-069 Portugal
The tour briefly stops outside the Sao Lourenco Palace. You’ll hear about the palace before continuing on the walk.
Pass By: Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco, Avenida Zarco 2A, Funchal, Madeira 9000-069 Portugal
The tour stops briefly next to a statue of Zarco. You’ll learn a bit about who Zarco was and his connection to Funchal before continuing on the walk.
Pass By: Funchal Cathedral, R. do Aljube, 9000-067 Funchal, Portugal
The tour stops briefly outside Sé Cathedral. You’ll learn about the cathedral before continuing on the tour.
Pass By: Igreja do Colegio Sao Joao Evangelista, Largo do Colegio, Funchal, Madeira 9000-000 Portugal
The tour passes by the São Luis de Tolosa Chapel. You’ll stop outside the chapel briefly to hear about its history.
Pass By: Pereira d’Oliveira, Rua Ferreiros 107, Funchal, Madeira 9000-082 Portugal
The tour stops briefly outside D’Oliveiras Madeira Wine Cellar. After hearing about the wine cellar, you’ll have the opportunity to go in.
Pass By: Fábrica Santo Antonio, Tv. do Forno 27-29 9000-079, 9000-077 Funchal, Portugal
The tour passes by Fabrica de Santo Antonio. It’s the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira.
Pass By: Farmers’ Market, Mercado dos Lavradores, 9060-158 Funchal, Portugal
The tour stops briefly outside the Farmers’ Market, Mercado dos Lavradores. You’ll learn about the market and then, if you wish, you can then enter the market and do some shopping.
Pass By: Corpo Santo Chapel, Santa Maria, Zona Velha, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
The tour passes by Corpo Santo Chapel. It is one of the only buildings still standing from the 1400s.
Pass By: Forte de São Tiago, Tv. do Forte 8, 9060-123 Funchal, Portugal
The tour briefly stops at Fort São Tiago. You’ll have the opportunity to go in, pause the tour and explore the fort. Commentary while in the fort is not included.
Pass By: Sítio Arqueológico do Pelourinho / Forte de São Filipe, 9000-057 Funchal, Portugal
The tour briefly stops in front of the Sao Filipe Fort Ruines. You’ll learn about the ruins before continuing on the tour.
Pass By: Portas Da Cidade (city Gates), Largo Varadouros 4 Madeira, Funchal, Madeira 9000-503 Portugal
The tour briefly stops in front of the City Gate Monument.
