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Free tour

Discovering the Mysteries of Funchal

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Duration: 2 hours
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Registered on 06 March 2020
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Hello Travellers! I'm Lisa, born and raised in Madeira and the founder of the Free Walking Tours in Funchal. I desired to be a guide since I was a teenager and finally achieved my goal in 2016, when I became a local mountain guide. In early 2018, some hikers, challenged me to guide Free Tours in Funchal. I was not familiar with the concept, but learned about it and fell in love with the Free Tours! I'm very to be able to share my home island with our visitors ! In Summer 2022, Romeu joined this project and is know sharing his passion for Funchal with our travellers. Romeu is a teacher, a musician, a traveller and a very enthusiastic guide! Join our tours!!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Funchal has over 500 years of history.
It was the first place where the Portuguese settled in the Age of Discovery.
Madeira was the testing ground for the mass production of sugar and it was the Madeirans who went around the world to start sugar production in various countries.
Initially a monster shrouded in mist in the eyes of 16th century navigators to a 21st century tourist paradise!

Madeira was the first place colonized by the Portuguese in the Age of Discovery.

It was a strategic point in the Atlantic for centuries and for a long time it was influenced by the most diverse cultures.

There was also a violent raid by privateers in 1566 that lasted 16 days!

Come and discover the evolution that the sugar trade, the Madeira wine trade and tourism have brought to Madeira!
 
During this tour, we will discover

The old town and the main monuments.
The history of the island of Madeira from its discovery to the attacks and looting!
Curiosities about the Madeirans and their land.
Places to visit and places to discover our gastronomy.
Tricks to improve your stay on this fantastic island.


Our team runs all of our tours with great dedication and wants your experience to be the best!
At the end of the tour, you decide how much we deserve!

We recommend comfortable footwear, water and sunscreen to all those interested in participating in this tour.

This tour is not suitable for strollers or people in wheelchairs.



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 1629, 9000-000 Funchal, Portugal
Look for Romeo, with the yellow umbrella, with the company logo. The guide will be in front of the Chapel
1
Outside visit
Capela de Santa Catarina/ chapel of Santa Catarina
2
Outside visit
Rotunda do Infante
3
Outside visit
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 4 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.

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