---
title: Funchal City Tour + Old Town
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-city-tour-old-town/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 32
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 87
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: First city tour?
rank_in_category: 4 of 20 (Funchal City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/funchal-city-tour-old-town/
---

# Funchal City Tour + Old Town

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Funchal's small streets and Old Town by tuk tuk on a private tour for your party, with opportunities for photos along the way. A local guide and hotel pickup and drop-off are included; children under three cannot join. 4.93 from 87 reviews at €32 per person for 1h.

**First city tour?:** Book Funchal City Tour + Old Town first: private tuk tuk, 1h at €32 per person, 4.93 from 87 reviews; minimum two people. Trade-off: Minimum two people. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #4 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Funchal City Tour in tuk tuk with our local guide, where you will have a unique experience in the city, passing the small streets and taking unforgettable photos.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 82 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 17 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00
- Age 3+: Not allowed children under 3 years old

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 82 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €32 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 87 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Tuktuking
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.93 from 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 86 of 87.

- 5 stars: 82 (94%)
- 4 stars: 4 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and useful city introduction; some report unclear meeting points or missed hotel pickups

**Praised:**
- Friendly, knowledgeable guides explain local history
- An introduction to Funchal that helps visitors plan where to return
- Old town streets and hilltop views without the uphill walk
- Stops for photos and time to explore sights on foot
- Useful suggestions for places to eat and other sights to visit

**Complaints:**
- Unclear meeting points and missed hotel pickups
- Bumpy rides over some of the city's streets
- The back seat can feel cramped when shared

Written by Guidekin from the 63 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-11-12 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local tab

## Itinerary

1. **Fortaleza De Sao Joao Baptista Do Pico** (10m) - At this stop we take pictures and talk a little about local history
2. **Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum (Quinta das Cruzes)** (pass by, no stop) - One of Funchal's most iconic museums
3. **Se Catedral do Funcha** (pass by, no stop) - Famous cathedral of our island.
4. **Mercado dos Lavradores** (pass by, no stop) - Very famous market where sell seasonal fruits, flowers, fish of the island, etc.
5. **Zona Velha** (pass by, no stop) - Of the most touristy areas of Funchal due to its painted doors and walls. With lots of restaurants with traditional Madeiran food.
6. **Viewpoint to take some pictures** (5m)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We are located about 15m from the CR7 Museum
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdWfvBP1fYAwRMJrwtCQzI7M

Pickup points listed by the operator: 82

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not allowed children under 3 years old

## Compared with other Funchal City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 20** | €32 | 1h | 4.93 (87) | private |
| [Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal](/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-private-sunset-boat-tour-from-funchal-2/?format=md) | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private |
| [Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal](/portugal/funchal/tours/coasteering-adventure-with-snorkeling-from-funchal/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (82) | shared |
| [Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal](/portugal/funchal/tours/private-tuk-tuk-tour-to-old-town-monte-in-funchal/?format=md) | €40 | 50 min | 4.94 (131) | private |

Ranked #4 of 20 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €45; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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