Ratings & Reviews
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 96% of travellers: 569 four- and five-star reviews
Guidekin's take
Best in the city in our Funchal comparison. The cheapest tour here at €16 per person and the only one that keeps you in the old town: 4.74 from 594 reviews across two hours on foot.
Trade-off: Student guides on a university project.
Last checked: July 27, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryA walk through old Funchal led by a former university student or European volunteer from a University of Madeira project, which keeps the price low and the tone informal. It covers the monuments of the old town on foot; you make your own way to the start. 4.74 from 594 reviews at €16 per person for 2h.
From the guide
Your 2-hour tour to the emblematic monuments of this part of the town will be guided by a former university student or a European volunteer (European Voluntary Service - part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme) integrated in this project, developed at the University of Madeira. This will be a university project with a side that will most certainly fascinate you.
Tour options
The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.
Saturday
from €16 / person
Guide: English
Old Funchal Walking Tour
from €16 / person
Guide: French, English, German
Compared with other Funchal City Tours
Ranked #12 of 14 in Funchal City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €310, median €48; typical length 3h. 5 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Funchal City Tours
Schedule & Availability
Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Available year-round
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 20, 2026.
What's Included
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
What's Not Included
Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
10 min
Admission included
The Mercado dos Lavradores ("farmers' market") is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940. The facade, main entrance and fish market contain panels of tiles depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. It is divided into a number of smaller plazas and stairways that are used as sales venues.
15 min
Nightlife in the Old Town is currently a great attraction where art and entertainment come together, as the streets in the area have been transformed by the work of local and foreign artists (through a project entitled “Arte de Portas Abertas”). The project represents one of the facets of urban art and culture in the city.
20 min
Praça do Colombo
5 min
Admission included
Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
10 min
Admission included
One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
5 min
Admission included
We then stop at the Municipal Garden for a quick visit and after the traditional Wine Lodge, before continuing to the Jesuits’ Church.
15 min
Admission included
The College Church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is a must see attraction in Funchal that impresses visitors with its incredible interiors, that includes Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist art pieces.
10 min
Admission included
Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.
10 min
Admission included
Departure & Return
Start pointInside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
End pointInside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |