MADEIRA · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular funchal old town walks in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Walk Funchal’s old streets with a local guide, from the Farmers’ Market to sugar stories, sweet shops, churches, and a wine stop.
“2nd time with friends who hadn’t been before. Enjoyed by everyone”
Two-hour Old Funchal walk with Jesuit sights, Mercado dos Lavradores, cathedral stops, and a wine tasting for about $20.
“My husband, step-son and I went on the tour with Dulce and had a great time. The walk wasn’t hard and she gave us a really interesting insight into Madeira’s history. It was a great way to start our holiday.”
Ride a fun **Funchal Tuk Tuk** through Old Town, stop at Marmeleiros viewpoint, then head to the Monte toboggans. Pickup included.
“Gui and Francisco were excellent guides. Leisurely tour around old town, great valuable recommendations on best time for Toboggan rides and local restaurants.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Funchal’s noble past, English ties, monastery stories, and big viewpoint views, with proceeds aiding students.
“Our guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We live here and learned so much. Highly recommend Thanks Len”
Funchal tuk-tuk to Monte for the classic basket cart toboggan, plus Old Town sights and Nossa Senhora do Monte church.
“we were picked up from the ship; communication was good; we had a phone call saying he was on his way. Tiago was a lovely yiu g man; gave us a brilliant tour, with lots of local information and stopping for views and photos. we even had a coffee together at the end. would definitely…”
Ride a tuk tuk through Funchal’s Old Town to the Sé Cathedral and Mercado dos Lavradores, then visit Madeira’s Botanical Gardens.
“a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours, Andrea was so friendly & knowledgable! The botanical gardens were stunning, well worth a visit! Overall a very enjoyable experience.”
Private tuk tuk from Funchal to Monte for a toboggan ride and an Old Town tour with painted doors.
“My guide, André, made it a lot of fun as he explained the history and the geography of Funchal . He gave adequate time to see the view and take photographs, and he was really friendly to the people we met. I guess he sees them all the time. I’ve always wanted to do the…”
Private tuk tuk ride from Funchal up to Monte, then down by wicker toboggan, plus a guided look at Old Town and a local drink.
“It’s great fun but be prepared for delays at Monte for the start of the basket ride- especially if there are cruise ships in. That caused a delay to our start but Alexis kept us regularly updated. We then had a great time. Our driver Ricky was very knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and couldn’t have…”
Tuk-tuk Funchal Old Town tour with Fortaleza do Pico photos, museum, cathedral and market, plus Barreirinha viewpoint. Pickup and English.
“The tuk tuk tour with Carla was good fun and a quick and easy way to see Funchal with some good photo opportunities.”
Private tuk-tuk from Funchal’s Old Town to the Madeira Botanical Garden and natural history museum, about 2 hours, small group.
“Excellent and fun! Andre our guide was so knowledgeable about the area and history. He took us to some lovely spots, some he visits regularly personally. We saw much of Funchall new and old that we hadn't seen on foot. Nothing was too much trouble and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I would 100%…”
