Join us on this Funchal Free Walking Tour (Essentials) to explore Funchal's history and see how the city grew from a small settlement into the historic heart of Madeira.
Since the early days of Madeira's settlement, Funchal has been the island's most populated area. It became home to one of our Discoverers and welcomed different foreign communities that settled here over the centuries. Religion has always played an important role in the lives of Portuguese people, and various religious orders settled in Madeira as well, bringing comfort to the island's Catholic souls. The 1566 Sack of Funchal shaped our history profoundly, as only after this event was the defense of Funchal properly planned and built.
From peaceful gardens to grand religious landmarks, this walk brings together the places that best tell Funchal's story. These are the Funchal Essentials Tour highlights:
Parque de Santa Catarina;
Municipal Garden;
Sé Cathedral;
Praça do Município;
São Pedro's Historical Center;
English Church.
Book your spot and discover Funchal through the eyes of those who shaped it.
