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Free tour through the streets of Funchal

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Liliana
Registered on March 22, 2023

I am a Madeiran who is very proud of her city. I am an English teacher and a researcher. I love communicating with people. The history of the island is fascinating and I am thrilled to share it with our visitors.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Madeira Island has been known all over the world for centuries, mainly due to its wine. But there's so much more to discover about this archipelago! 

I will take you through the main streets of Funchal, and tell about its history and misteries.
 
Book your tour with me and let me show you my city!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeiren...
    Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 1, 9000-054 Funchal, Portugal
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    I will be next to the Pizza Hut restaurant, in Avenida do Mar, opposite the white Fortress.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Palácio de São Lourenço

    This was the official residence of the General-Governors of Madeira Islands.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Golden Gate Grand Café

    This is the oldest Café in Funchal.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Estátua João Gonçalves Zarco

    A statue in honour of one of the first discoverers of Madeira Islands )1419).

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Sé Catedral do Funchal

    It was built in the 16th century.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Câmara Municipal do Funchal

    the Church do Colégio and the City Hall are situated in this square.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Mercado dos Lavradores

    Mainly on Friday and Saturday morning, farmer take their fresh products (fruit, vegetables, flowers) to this location to sell them.

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Zona Velha

    Its the Old Town, where colurful doors give an interesting touch to this once busy part of Funchal. There are lots of restaurants here.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Martin 26 May 2024
Aschach an der Donau

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Ganz tolle Tour. Liliana spricht super verständliches Englisch. Sehr witzig und kurzweilig. Danke!
Markus 19 May 2024
Livermore

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Liliana was simply wonderful! So knowledgeable about Madeira and enthusiastic about sharing her love for her home island with others. It didn’t feel like an official (and often boring) sightseeing tour but rather like being hosted by a good friend overseas. Thank you Liliana!
Sandra 18 May 2024
Blackburn

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Excellent morning spent with Liliana. She was friendly, informative and clearly proud of Funchal and Madeira. It was a pleasure to spend a few hours with her and we learnt a lot about the island and its culture.
Elisa 13 May 2024

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Es war uns eine große Freude mit Liliana Funchal zu erkunden. Sie ist eine aufgeschlossene, super freundliche Guide mit extrem viel Wissen, die uns Funchal auf eine ganz wunderbare Art und Weise nähergebracht hat. Wir haben die Tour sehr genossen und würden es definitiv weiterempfehlen!
Raymundo 12 May 2024
Mérida

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Liliana nos dio muy buena información tanto historica como actual de Funchal y Madeira. Nos condujo sin prisa por los principales puntos de interés y nos permitió conocer personas muy especiales comprometidas con oficios tradicionales. Altamente recomendable.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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