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.
Best for: 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. Funchal City Tours comparison
Trade-off: Make your own way to the start.
In our comparison: #18 of 20 in Funchal City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| SaturdayThe page priceEnglish | €16 | |
| Old Funchal Walking TourFrench, English, German | €16 |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 573 of 599
Star breakdown of all 599 ratings
Reviewers value the relaxed introduction to Funchal and wine tasting; some want more depth in the historical commentary.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 October 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
10 min · Admission includedThe 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 minNightlife 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 minPraça do Colombo
5 min · Admission includedOne of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
5 min · Admission includedWe 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 includedThe 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 includedLoja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.
10 min · Admission includedYour 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #18 of 20 | €16 | 2h | 4.74 (599) | shared |
| Madeira Private Sunset Boat Tour from Funchal | €310 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private |
| Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling from Funchal | €70 | 4h | 5.0 (82) | shared |
| Private Tuk Tuk Tour to Old Town + Monte in Funchal | €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. Compare all 20 Funchal City Tours