The Mysteries of Funchal Walking Tour
2 h
By walk
About this activity
Meet your guide in the “Naturalmente Português” - History Teller’s store in the La Vie Shopping Center. The guided excursion across Funchal is done by feet and has a duration of approximately 2 hours. Discover the walls of the city and understand the attack to Funchal because of the french Army in 1566. Enter into the English Church and have knowledge of the curiosities of the foreign community that inhabits Madeira since more than 5 centuries and their portuguese neighbours. See Funchal from the viewpoint of Cruzes and get to know where João Gonçalves Zarco, the discoverer of Madeira, used to live. Find out about the reasons that the Santa Clara nuns were a touristical attraction 200 years ago and where the foreign princes used to eat the best Queijadas of the island. Visit some of the most nobel churches in Funchal and find out about the figures that paid for them.
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Included
- Tour escort/host
- Private tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
Original
30%
Sport
25%
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