MADEIRA · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 3 best historical tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about four hours walking through Funchal with a local English-speaking guide such as Ana, Leonora, or Roberto. Taste Madeiran food, Madeira wine, and poncha at several small eateries, with cultural stories, menu help, and practical restaurant tips along the way.
“We would really recommend this tour. It was great to try local food and drink and Ana was an excellent guide.”
Walk Funchal’s old center with guides such as Ana, Anna, Elda, or Darleen, stopping for Madeira wine, poncha, espadada, pastries, market produce, and local sweets. The four-hour tour includes food and drinks, welcomes dietary requests, and offers Portuguese, English, French, or German guidance.
“Very enjoyable and good relaxed pace. Lovely local guide who was passionate about Madeira.”
Ride through central Funchal in a private tuk tuk with an English- or Portuguese-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Santa Maria Old Town, Mercado dos Lavradores, the Cathedral, City Hall, and several viewpoints. Pickup is at Avenida do Mar, with extra payment for other locations.
“Es war schön, die große Altstadt von Funchal mit dem Tuktuk zu entdecken. Unser Fahrer ist auch auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen, an bestimmten Orten zu halten, Zeit zum Fotografieren bekamen wir auch, und während der Fahrt oder dem Fotografieren hat er uns die Besiedlungsgeschichte und Besonderheiten erzählt.”
Pick a coast, a ridge or a cellar.
