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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Palácio de São Lourenço
The tour ends with a beautiful view of the Palácio de São Lourenço
Itinerary
1
CR7 Museum
This self-guided audio tour starts outside the CR7 Museum.
2
Palacio de Sao Lourenco
The tour briefly stops outside the Sao Lourenco Palace. You'll hear about the palace before continuing on the walk.
3
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
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.
4
Funchal Cathedral
The tour stops briefly outside Sé Cathedral. You'll learn about the cathedral before continuing on the tour.
5
Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal
The tour passes by the São Luis de Tolosa Chapel. You'll stop outside the chapel briefly to hear about its history.
6
Pereira d’Oliveira
The tour stops briefly outside D'Oliveiras Madeira Wine Cellar. After hearing about the wine cellar, you'll have the opportunity to go in.
7
Fábrica Santo Antonio
The tour passes by Fabrica de Santo Antonio. It's the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira.
8
Farmers' Market
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.
9
Corpo Santo Chapel
The tour passes by Corpo Santo Chapel. It is one of the only buildings still standing from the 1400s.
10
São Tiago Fort (Yellow Fort)
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.
11
Sítio Arqueológico do Pelourinho / Forte de São Filipe
The tour briefly stops in front of the Sao Filipe Fort Ruines. You'll learn about the ruins before continuing on the tour.
12
Portas Da Cidade (city Gates)
The tour briefly stops in front of the City Gate Monument.
Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
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About
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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Palácio de São Lourenço
The tour ends with a beautiful view of the Palácio de São Lourenço
