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Offered languages
- German
- English
- French
Your 2-hour tour to the emblematic monuments of this part of the town will be guided by a former university student or a European volunteer (European Voluntary Service - part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme) integrated in this project, developed at the University of Madeira. This will be a university project with a side that will most certainly fascinate you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Inside of Madeira University Rectory, Rua dos Ferreiras opposite the court house
Itinerary
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1Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
Founded by King Sebastian of Portugal in the 16th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Mercado dos Lavradores
The Mercado dos Lavradores ("farmers' market") is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940. The facade, main entrance and fish market contain panels of tiles depicting regional themes, executed by João Rodrigues. It is divided into a number of smaller plazas and stairways that are used as sales venues.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Zona Velha
Nightlife in the Old Town is currently a great attraction where art and entertainment come together, as the streets in the area have been transformed by the work of local and foreign artists (through a project entitled “Arte de Portas Abertas”). The project represents one of the facets of urban art and culture in the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Assembleia Regional Da Madeira
Praça do Colombo
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Funchal Cathedral
Building from 16th century served as the seat of the largest diocese in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco
One of the three navigators responsible for the rediscovery of the island.”
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Jardim Municipal do Funchal
We then stop at the Municipal Garden for a quick visit and after the traditional Wine Lodge, before continuing to the Jesuits’ Church.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista do Colegio do Funchal
The College Church, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, is a must see attraction in Funchal that impresses visitors with its incredible interiors, that includes Madeira's finest baroque and mannerist art pieces.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal
Loja Gaudeamus with a Wine tasting.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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