Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
Overview
Wander along worn cobblestone roads, picturesque coastlines, and down alleyways filled with mystery on this self-guided walking tour through downtown Funchal. Along the way, you’ll see historical sites and the iconic Old Town known to locals as “Zona Velha”.
You’ll visit Madeira’s only cathedral, the city’s oldest wine cellar, the Jesuit Church in all its splendor, Fort São Tiago, and other lesser-known, but equally worth landmarks. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand what all the fuss surrounding white gold was about, and the role Madeira played in the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Highlights on this tour include:
• Sé Cathedral
• Mercado dos Lavradores
• D'Oliveiras Wine Cellar
• Fort São Tiago
• CR 7 Museum
• The Old City Ruins
On this walk through downtown Funchal, meet the movers and shakers that transformed the city. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Av. Sá Carneiro 27
9000-017 Funchal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Avenida Zarco
9000-000 Funchal, Portugal
The tour ends with a beautiful view of the Palácio de São Lourenço
What To Expect
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Palacio de Sao Lourenco (pass by)
Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco (pass by)
Funchal Cathedral (pass by)
Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal (pass by)
Pereira d’Oliveira (pass by)
Fábrica Santo Antonio (pass by)
Farmers' Market (pass by)
Corpo Santo Chapel (pass by)
Forte de São Tiago (pass by)
Sítio Arqueológico do Pelourinho / Forte de São Filipe (pass by)
Portas Da Cidade (city Gates) (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Food/Drink.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
