The 15 Best Funchal Old Town Walking Tours

1.Guided Tuk Tuk Tour to Toboggan Rides & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 690 reviews · 1h 45m · from $88Our pick

Guided Tuk Tuk tour in Funchal to Monte toboggan rides and Zona Velha Old Town, with pickup, photo stop, and local stories.

“our tour guide Greg picked us up from our ship and drove us Funchal and was very well versed on the history of Madeira and local knowledge. He dropped us off at the toboggan ride and snooker us in the queue in front of a coach load of people, after speaking to another tour guide. He met us at the bottom and dropped us off at our own request. The toboggan ride was excillerating”

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2.Old Funchal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

A 2-hour walking tour through Funchal Old Town, with Jesuit history, the Mercado dos Lavradores, cathedral sights, and a wine tasting.

“Our guide was delightful, considerate and very knowledgable of the history of Funchal and Madeira in general. My wife is hard of hearing and once she knew this she made a point of having my wife stand close, so as not to miss what was being said. If you are interested in the history of the place you are visiting than look no further this tour is great value.”

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3.Private Funchal City Tour by Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Top rated

A private 90-minute Tukxi tour of Funchal with hotel pickup, big photo views, and smart commentary on history, churches, and local life.

“Good communication with the company. Tour was fun and we got to see a good portion of the island. We did end up paying for an additional 90 minutes that we said was ok at the beginning of the tour, but it's cash (Euros) only! I would recommend this tour!”

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4.Larano Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Guided Larano walking tour in Funchal, Portugal with sea and rock views. Pickup, small group, 4h30, English.

“An interesting walk through a beautiful landscape. Thank you to Madeira Free Spirit Walks for making my day enjoyable.”

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5.Private Sidecar Tour – Downtown Funchal for 1 or 2 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private motorcycle-and-sidecar tour of downtown Funchal for up to two, with hotel pickup, free viewpoints, and a guide who knows the streets.

“We had the BEST time on this tour! Our guide gave us details of the city, took us to some amazing viewpoints and took a ton of photos of us while we drove around. He picked us up and dropped us off right at our cruise ship! Do this tour if you’re looking for a fun experience!”

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6.Guided Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

A 3-hour small-group walk through Funchal with sweet tastings, poncha, chocolate, and Madeira wine, plus history at every stop.

“Också flera tips om madeiras mat än det som igick i turen.”

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7.Monte Toboggan & Old Town Guided Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 1h 45m · from $44

Tuk-tuk up to Monte, slide on traditional toboggans, then explore Funchal’s Old Town with a local guide.

“Tudo espetacular, o guia foi extremamente afável, atencioso, disponível e acima deu nos informações sobre o que visitar no Funchal e locais a visitar, restaurantes e monumentos, recomendo.”

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8.Funchal Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $57

A private, local-led walking tour of Funchal in English, tailored to your interests, with practical tips and time to ask questions.

“Guide sympathique , agréable, à l’écoute du client . Découverte de la vie locale et culturelle de Funchal . Très belle expérience!”

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9.Funchal by Night: Downtown Sidecar Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private Funchal by Night sidecar ride with hotel pickup, sunset views, and quick stops at Miradouros for skyline photos and city stories.

“Nuno ist ein sympathisch- relaxter und höchst informativer local Guide, der seinen Gästen einzigartige Erlebnisse bieten möchte und sie auf herrlich abenteuerlichen Wegen zu den besten Spots bringt und auch immer sanft und sicher zurück.”

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10.Botanical Gardens + Old Town Tuk-Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Private MadTuk tuk-tuk from Funchal to Madeira Botanical Gardens, with Old Town sights and a smooth 1.5-hour plan.

“Bruno was an excellent guide.Very informative and accommodating and we were given a comprehensive account of life on Madeira which held our interest for the whole tour”

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11.Monte Tropical Garden + Old Town Tuk Tour by MadTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $56

A 2.5-hour Madeira tuk-tuk ride through Monte, Jardim Tropical do Monte and historic views, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Hugo is an excellent driver and guide. He made our trip to Madeira the high point of our cruise to the islands.”

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12.Half-Day Private Walking Tour to Levada do Caniçal and Machico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Private half-day levada walk from Caniçal to Machico with pickup, insurance, and a local guide. Beginner-friendly, scenic views.

“Três bien , Belles paysage a découvrir avec un guide qui vous acompanhe tout au long en décrivent l histoire , légendes etc”

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13.Funchal City Tour (1h30)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

1.5-hour Funchal Tuk Tuk tour with hotel and cruise pickup, forts, cathedral, markets, and sea views. From $44 pp.

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15.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $52

Explore Funchal your way on a private custom walking tour, with a local guide, key sights like Sé Cathedral and CR7 Museum.

“Our guide Enderly,was amazing. Really good knowledge of the history of Funchal, historical buildings old town. And lots of good ideas for places to eat, shop and explore.”

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