---
title: Old Funchal Walking Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/old-funchal-walking-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 16
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.74
reviews: 599
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [de, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Explore on foot?
rank_in_category: 18 of 20 (Funchal City Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/old-funchal-walking-tour/
---

# Old Funchal Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A 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 599 reviews at €16 per person for 2h.

**Explore on foot?:** Choose Old Funchal Walking Tour for a shared walk: 2h at €16 per person, 4.74 from 599 reviews; make your own way to the start. Trade-off: Make your own way to the start. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #18 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Inside of Madeira University Rectory,
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00
- Age 3+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €16 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 599 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeiran Heritage
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, French
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.74 from 599 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 573 of 599.

- 5 stars: 486 (81%)
- 4 stars: 87 (15%)
- 3 stars: 16 (3%)
- 2 stars: 5 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the relaxed introduction to Funchal and wine tasting; some want more depth in the historical commentary.

**Praised:**
- Useful orientation early in a stay, with places to revisit independently
- Friendly guides who share Funchal's history and welcome questions
- Relaxed walking pace with time for questions and photos
- Small groups that make the walk feel personal and sociable
- Madeira wine tasting at the end of the walk

**Complaints:**
- Some find the history informative, while others want more depth beyond the main sights
- Quiet voices and street noise can make the commentary hard to hear
- Unclear meeting instructions and misleading map directions make the starting point difficult to find

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-10-15 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | €16 / person | English | - |
| Old Funchal Walking Tour | €16 / person | French, English, German | - |

## What's included

- Tour escort/host
- Driver/guide

## Not included

- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal** (10m; admission included) - Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
2. **Mercado dos Lavradores** (15m) - 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...
3. **Zona Velha** (20m) - 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...
4. **Assembleia Regional Da Madeira** (5m; admission included) - Praça do Colombo
5. **Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the w...** (10m; admission included) - Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
6. **Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco** (5m; admission included) - One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
7. **Jardim Municipal do Funchal** (15m; 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.
8. **Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal** (10m; 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.
9. **Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal** (10m; admission included) - Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
- 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

Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJhwBcqglgYAwRZtK082PArbs

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

## Compared with other Funchal City Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 20** | €16 | 2h | 4.74 (599) | shared |
| [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 #18 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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