--- title: The Mysteries of Funchal Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/the-mysteries-of-funchal-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 16 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: A private city walk rank_in_category: 15 of 20 (Funchal City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/the-mysteries-of-funchal-walking-tour/ --- # The Mysteries of Funchal Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk Funchal's English neighborhood and visit Saint Claire's Monastery, the Church of Saint Peter and the Quinta das Cruzes viewpoint on a private tour for your party. An escort is included; hotel pickup and transport between attractions are excluded. 4.73 from 37 reviews at €16 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #15 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the English neighborhood, the manor houses of the Maderians and the beautiful landscapes. Go visit the Saint Claire's Monastery and the Church of St. Peter. See the magnificent Quinta das Cruzes viewpoint. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Inside of Madeira University Rectory, - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: Food and drinks, Food and drinks, unless… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 18+: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €16 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Madeiran Heritage - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.73 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 37. - 5 stars: 31 (84%) - 4 stars: 4 (11%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## What's included - Private tour - Tour escort/host ## Not included - Food and drinks - Food and drinks, unless specified - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Holy Trinity Church** (10m) - The church has stood for 185 years and is a vibrant part of life for dozens of English-speaking residents on the island and for many thousands of people from all countries of the world. An amazing venue in a beautiful setting for weddings concerts & music events for visitors... 2. **Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum (Quinta das Cruzes)** (10m) - At Quinta das Cruzes Garden, visitors can admire archaeological sculptures, including a tombstone that, according to tradition, covers the mortal remains of “Henry the German”. In the centre of the garden there are two magnificent 16th-century Manueline windows sculpted in... 3. **Santa Clara Convent** (45m) - The Santa Clara Convent was built in the late 16th century, by order of the second captain-major of Madeira Island, João Gonçalves da Câmara, in the vicinity of his father's residence, to gather the daughters of the local nobility. 4. **Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal** (20m) - The old Jesuits' College of Funchal, now the University of Madeira's rectory, has witnessed more than four centuries of History. Now it is the focal point for exhibitions, tours and several services available to our visitors. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 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 next to D' Oliveiras Madeira Wine. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJhwBcqglgYAwRZtK082PArbs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Funchal City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 20** | €16 | 2h | 4.73 (37) | 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 #15 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/funchal/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/the-mysteries-of-funchal-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md