Funchal Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour with Wine Tasting
by Madeiran Heritage
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€32.80Overview
This walking tour in Funchal lasts about two hours and is led by a guide who is either a former university student or a European volunteer involved in a University of Madeira project. The tour visits key historic locations in the old part of the city, beginning with the Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal, founded in the 16th century by King Sebastian of Portugal. Next, the group explores the Mercado dos Lavradores, a market opened in 1940 featuring regional tile panels and divided into plazas and stairways where fruits, vegetables, flowers, and fish are sold. The tour continues through Zona Velha, the Old Town area known for its nightlife and urban art created by local and foreign artists under the “Arte de Portas Abertas” project. It then passes Praça do Colombo, home to the Assembleia Regional Da Madeira. Participants see a historic 16th-century building that once housed the world’s largest diocese. The route includes a stop at the Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco, honoring one of Madeira’s rediscovering navigators. There is a brief visit to Jardim Municipal do Funchal followed by a stop at a traditional Wine Lodge. The tour proceeds to the Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal, where visitors view Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist interior artworks. The final stop is back at Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal at Loja Gaudeamus for a wine tasting. The tour includes a tour escort and driver/guide but does not cover transportation to or from the attractions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
Founded in the 16th century by King Sebastian of Portugal, this historic college is the first stop on the tour.
10 min
Mercado dos Lavradores
This market opened on 24 November 1940 and sells fruit, vegetables, flowers, and fish. It was designed by Edmundo Tavares and features tile panels by João Rodrigues depicting regional themes. The market is split into plazas and stairways used for sales.
15 min
Zona Velha
The Old Town area is known for its nightlife and street art created by local and foreign artists as part of the “Arte de Portas Abertas” project, showcasing urban art and culture.
20 min
Assembleia Regional Da Madeira
A drive-by location with no additional details provided.
5 min
16th-Century Diocese Building
This building from the 1500s served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
10 min
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
A drive-by location related to one of the three navigators who rediscovered the island.
5 min
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
A quick visit to the Municipal Garden is included before stopping at a traditional Wine Lodge.
15 min
Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal
This church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is noted for Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist interior artworks.
10 min
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
The tour concludes here with a wine tasting at Loja Gaudeamus.
10 min
Meeting point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
End point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Funchal Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour with Wine Tasting
by Madeiran Heritage
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€32.80Overview
This walking tour in Funchal lasts about two hours and is led by a guide who is either a former university student or a European volunteer involved in a University of Madeira project. The tour visits key historic locations in the old part of the city, beginning with the Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal, founded in the 16th century by King Sebastian of Portugal. Next, the group explores the Mercado dos Lavradores, a market opened in 1940 featuring regional tile panels and divided into plazas and stairways where fruits, vegetables, flowers, and fish are sold. The tour continues through Zona Velha, the Old Town area known for its nightlife and urban art created by local and foreign artists under the “Arte de Portas Abertas” project. It then passes Praça do Colombo, home to the Assembleia Regional Da Madeira. Participants see a historic 16th-century building that once housed the world’s largest diocese. The route includes a stop at the Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco, honoring one of Madeira’s rediscovering navigators. There is a brief visit to Jardim Municipal do Funchal followed by a stop at a traditional Wine Lodge. The tour proceeds to the Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal, where visitors view Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist interior artworks. The final stop is back at Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal at Loja Gaudeamus for a wine tasting. The tour includes a tour escort and driver/guide but does not cover transportation to or from the attractions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
Founded in the 16th century by King Sebastian of Portugal, this historic college is the first stop on the tour.
10 min
Mercado dos Lavradores
This market opened on 24 November 1940 and sells fruit, vegetables, flowers, and fish. It was designed by Edmundo Tavares and features tile panels by João Rodrigues depicting regional themes. The market is split into plazas and stairways used for sales.
15 min
Zona Velha
The Old Town area is known for its nightlife and street art created by local and foreign artists as part of the “Arte de Portas Abertas” project, showcasing urban art and culture.
20 min
Assembleia Regional Da Madeira
A drive-by location with no additional details provided.
5 min
16th-Century Diocese Building
This building from the 1500s served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
10 min
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
A drive-by location related to one of the three navigators who rediscovered the island.
5 min
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
A quick visit to the Municipal Garden is included before stopping at a traditional Wine Lodge.
15 min
Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal
This church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is noted for Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist interior artworks.
10 min
Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
The tour concludes here with a wine tasting at Loja Gaudeamus.
10 min
Meeting point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
End point
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.