Historical Walking Tour

See Funchal's English neighborhood, the manor houses of the Madeirans and St. Claire's Monastery. Take in panoramic views from Quinta das Cruzes.

Explore historic Funchal on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Begin at the walls of the city and learn about the attack on Funchal by the French army in 1566.
Enter the English Church and hear about the foreign community that inhabited Madeira for over 5 centuries. Take in Funchal from the Cruzes viewpoint and see the area where João Gonçalves Zarco, the founder of Madeira, used to live.
Learn why the nuns of Santa Clara were a tourist attraction some 200 years ago and where the foreign princes used to enjoy the island’s best queijadas. Visit some of the most notable churches in Funchal and hear about the individuals that sponsored their construction.

Highlights:

• Discover the beauty of historic Funchal and learn about its history

• Visit Madeira's oldest monastery and hear about its important treasures

• See the romantic area favored by Sissi of Austria and Leopold of Belgium

Important information:

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

• Pets
• Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

• The tour guide will be a former university student or European volunteer participating in the Erasmus Madeiran Heritage Program at the University of Madeira
• Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes
• The wine and culture tours are 90 minutes long, starting at 11:00 AM, 02:00 PM and 04:00 PM, Monday to Friday. They are available in English, German and Spanish

Spoken languages:

• English

• German

• Spanish