Old Funchal Walking Tour
By Madeiran Heritage · listed in Funchal city tours: walking and tuk-tuk, plus the bus question
I'd choose this if you want to explore old Funchal on foot with a guide. A former university student or European volunteer leads the walk.
You visit the market and old town before returning to the Jesuits' College. The route ends with a wine tasting at Loja Gaudeamus. Make your own way to the meeting point.
The published departure limit is 10 travellers. Saturday has an English option. Choose your language when booking.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 10 people
- Price
- from €16.40 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.74/5 from 592 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 218 reviews
- Languages
- German, English, French
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Meet inside the University Rectory on Rua dos Ferreiras, opposite the courthouse. Transport is extra.
- Booking ages run from 3 to 85. At least one traveller must book.
- Contact the team before booking more than 10 people. The booking allowance exceeds the departure limit.
- Choose the Saturday option for English. The other option offers English, French or German.
- A multilingual guide may lead the walk. Check your chosen language when booking.
- Book at least 10 hours ahead. Departures run from Mondays to Saturdays.
- At least one traveller aged 3 or over per booking, up to 10 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | €16.40 per adult | English |
| Old Funchal Walking Tour | €16.40 per adult | French, German, English |
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Programme
- Meet inside the University Rectory on Rua dos Ferreiras
- Jesuits' College, 10 minutes. Admission included.
- Mercado dos Lavradores, 15 minutes
- Old town, 20 minutes
- Regional Assembly, 5 minutes. Admission included.
- Former diocesan seat, 10 minutes. Admission included.
- João Gonçalves Zarco statue, 5 minutes
- Municipal garden, 15 minutes
- Jesuits' Church, 10 minutes. Admission included.
- Loja Gaudeamus at the Jesuits' College, 10 minutes, with a wine tasting
What the operator writes about each stop
- Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
- Mercado dos Lavradores
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
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
Praça do Colombo
- Building from 16th century served as
Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
- Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
- Jardim Municipal do Funchal
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
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
Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Tour escort/host
- Driver/guide
Paid separately
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras.
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, at 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 10 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Adult rate: ages 3 to 85
Ratings by source
4.74/5 from 592 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 218 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.8 | 218 | 172 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 374 | 308 | 46 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Madeiran Heritage's own words, from the Viator listing.
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.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal€23.60 dearer · private · from €40 per adult
- Funchal City Tour + Old Town€15.60 dearer · 1 hour shorter · private · from €32 per adult
- Madeira Funchal City Historical Tuk Tuk Guided Tour by MadTuk€14.60 dearer · 1 hour shorter · private · from €31 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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