Madeira | Historical Walking Tour
Madeira | Historical Walking Tour
See Funchal’s English neighborhood, the manor houses of the Madeirans and St. Claire’s Monastery. Take in panoramic views from Quinta das Cruzes..
Begin at the walls of the city and learn about the attack on Funchal by the French army in 1566. Enter the English Church and hear about the foreign community that inhabited Madeira for over 5 centuries. Take in Funchal from the Cruzes viewpoint and see the area where João Gonçalves Zarco, the founder of Madeira, used to live. Learn why the nuns of Santa Clara were a tourist attraction some 200 years ago and where the foreign princes used to enjoy the island’s best queijadas. Visit some of the most notable churches in Funchal and hear about the individuals that sponsored their construction.
Price:
- Until December 2024: 13,90 Euros (Adults)
- From January 2025: 14.90 Euros (Adults)
Availability: Monday to Friday
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Includes:
- Guided tour by a student from the University of Madeira;
- Historical background.
Not included:
- Personal extras.
Tour Location
Funchal, Madeira
Conditions:
- Tours and prices may be changed, postponed or canceled without prior notice or with a reduced notice period, due to adverse weather conditions, or other conditions beyond our control, or even for a reduced number of participants. Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Cancellations:
- Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 6 hours notice of cancellation.
- Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
- No-shows will be charged the full price.
- Discover the beauty of Funchal's historic center and learn about its history
- Visit Madeira's oldest monastery and discover its important treasures
- See the romantic area preferred by Sissi of Austria and Leopold of Belgium