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Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City

City centre Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City

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Price is CA $11 per adult
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Overview

Wander along worn cobblestone roads, picturesque coastlines, and down alleyways filled with mystery on this self-guided walking tour through city centre Funchal. Along the way, you’ll see historical sites and the iconic Old Town known to locals as “Zona Velha”.

You’ll visit Madeira’s only cathedral, the city’s oldest wine cellar, the Jesuit Church in all its splendour, Fort São Tiago, and other lesser-known, but equally worth landmarks. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand what all the fuss surrounding white gold was about, and the role Madeira played in the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Highlights on this tour include:

• Sé Cathedral
• Mercado dos Lavradores
• D'Oliveiras Wine Cellar
• Fort São Tiago
• CR 7 Museum
• The Old City Ruins

On this walk through city centre Funchal, meet the movers and shakers that transformed the city. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

Activity location

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
    • 27 Avenida Sá Carneiro
    • 9000-017, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
    • 27 Avenida Sá Carneiro
    • 9000-017, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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City centre Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $10.82 x 1 AdultCA $10.82
Total
Price is CA $10.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Activity itinerary

CR7 Museum (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour starts outside the CR7 Museum.
Palacio de Sao Lourenco (Pass by)
The tour briefly stops outside the Sao Lourenco Palace. You'll hear about the palace before continuing on the walk.
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly next to a statue of Zarco. You'll learn a bit about who Zarco was and his connection to Funchal before continuing on the walk.
Funchal Cathedral (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly outside Sé Cathedral. You'll learn about the cathedral before continuing on the tour.
Igreja do Colegio Sao Joao Evangelista (Pass by)
The tour passes by the São Luis de Tolosa Chapel. You'll stop outside the chapel briefly to hear about its history.
Pereira d’Oliveira (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly outside D'Oliveiras Madeira Wine Cellar. After hearing about the wine cellar, you'll have the opportunity to go in.
Fábrica Santo Antonio (Pass by)
The tour passes by Fabrica de Santo Antonio. It's the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira.
Farmers' Market (Pass by)
The tour stops briefly outside the Farmers' Market, Mercado dos Lavradores. You'll learn about the market and then, if you wish, you can then enter the market and do some shopping.
Corpo Santo Chapel (Pass by)
The tour passes by Corpo Santo Chapel. It is one of the only buildings still standing from the 1400s.
São Tiago Fort (Yellow Fort) (Pass by)
The tour briefly stops at Fort São Tiago. You'll have the opportunity to go in, pause the tour and explore the fort. Commentary while in the fort is not included.
Sítio Arqueológico do Pelourinho / Forte de São Filipe (Pass by)
The tour briefly stops in front of the Sao Filipe Fort Ruines. You'll learn about the ruins before continuing on the tour.
Portas Da Cidade (city Gates) (Pass by)
The tour briefly stops in front of the City Gate Monument.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCristiano Ronaldo Statue
    • 27 Avenida Sá Carneiro
    • 9000-017, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECristiano Ronaldo Statue
    • 27 Avenida Sá Carneiro
    • 9000-017, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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