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Funchal City Walk: History & Culture
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Provided by:
Mia Andersen
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Santa Catarina Park, main entrance
Languages
Danish, Swedish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
This walking tour starts in Santa Catarina Park, where we have a beautiful view of the harbor. From here, I will introduce you to the history of Madeira and explain how the island was discovered and became important for Atlantic trade.
From the park, we walk into the city center, where I will show you statues of important historical figures from Madeira. We continue along Avenida Arriaga, passing the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, while talking about the cultural development of Funchal and how the city grew over time.
After that, we visit the Cathedral of Funchal, one of the most important buildings on the island.
From the cathedral, we walk to the Farmers’ Market, where you can experience local life and hear about traditional products and daily life in Madeira.
We finish the tour in the Old Town, where you can really feel the original character of Funchal.
From the park, we walk into the city center, where I will show you statues of important historical figures from Madeira. We continue along Avenida Arriaga, passing the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, while talking about the cultural development of Funchal and how the city grew over time.
After that, we visit the Cathedral of Funchal, one of the most important buildings on the island.
From the cathedral, we walk to the Farmers’ Market, where you can experience local life and hear about traditional products and daily life in Madeira.
We finish the tour in the Old Town, where you can really feel the original character of Funchal.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
- Santa Catarina Park
- Funchal Cathedral
- Farmers' Market
On arrival
We will start in Santa Catarina Park, by the main entrance with the open gates in front of the lake. I will have my red and white Danish flag with me, since I am Danish, so you will easily find me.
Things to note
The tour will take around 2 hours, and will end in the old town. Even though it is a free guided tour, all contributions at the end of the tour are welcome. As an extra piece of information regarding contributions, I do not have PayPal; only Revolut or cash is possible.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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