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Things to do in Funchal

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17 Experiences
Pico do Arieiro sunrise tour

Pico do Arieiro sunrise tour

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation · Languages: en, es, pt

4.8/5

(8)

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from: £34
East and Northeast of Madeira in 4x4

East and Northeast of Madeira in 4x4

Duration: 8 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, es, pt

4.8/5

(16)

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from: £47
Dolphins and Whales Cruise Trip from Funchal

Dolphins and Whales Cruise Trip from Funchal

Duration: 3 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, es, pt

4.5/5

(16)

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from: £30
Self-guided open-air escape room tour in FunchalNew

Self-guided open-air escape room tour in Funchal

Duration: 2-3 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation · Languages: en, pt
+100 Smiles
from: £15
Madeira half-day off-road buggy tour

Madeira half-day off-road buggy tour

Duration: 3 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, pt
+100 Smiles
from: £116
Funchal and Garajau Natural Reserve kayak and snorkelling tour

Funchal and Garajau Natural Reserve kayak and snorkelling tour

Duration: 3 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, pt
+100 Smiles
from: £30
Half-day tour to Nun’s Valley and cultural discovery

Half-day tour to Nun’s Valley and cultural discovery

Duration: 4 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, fr, de +1

4.9/5

(4)

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from: £43
Wine flavours and tasting, skywalk and 4x4 jeep adventure

Wine flavours and tasting, skywalk and 4x4 jeep adventure

Duration: 4 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, fr, es +1

2.2/5

(1)

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from: £42
Madeira’s hidden gem scenic cabriolet ride

Madeira’s hidden gem scenic cabriolet ride

Duration: 3 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, fr, es +1
+100 Smiles
from: £97
Sunset Sailing Tour from Funchal

Sunset Sailing Tour from Funchal

Duration: 3 hours · Free cancellation
+100 Smiles
from: £37
Funchal Old Town with East Old Roads and Christ Redeemer Statue Tour

Funchal Old Town with East Old Roads and Christ Redeemer Statue Tour

Duration: 2 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, fr, pt +1
+100 Smiles
from: £43
West Bays Sailing Trip from Funchal with Lunch

West Bays Sailing Trip from Funchal with Lunch

Duration: 5 hours · Free cancellation · Languages: en, es, pt

5/5

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from: £60

Introducing Funchal

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a city bursting with life, colour and culture. Nestled between sea and mountains, with a year-round subtropical climate, is the perfect combination for nature and wine lovers – Funchal produces world-famous wine. Botanical gardens and parks throughout the city boast mesmerising flowers and plants, an important part of the Madeira archipelago. The Old Town is a delight, from art museums to the Farmer’s Market (Mercado dos Lavradores) – don’t forget to try the traditional garlic bread bolo de caco. Head up to the romantic area of Monte for some top-class views and unique traditions.

Top three things to do in Funchal

1. Zig zag through the Old Town (Zona Velha)

Funchal’s Old Town is a maze of narrow, atmospheric streets filled with historic buildings, museums, traditional restaurants and more. Walk down the main shopping streets, admire the impressive Funchal Cathedral on Rua do Aljube and admire the painted doors on Rua de Santa Maria, a public art project that has turned the street into an open-air gallery.

2. Get up close to nature at Funchal’s Botanical Gardens

The Monte Palace Tropical Garden is an oasis of calm and boasts a vast collection of tropical and subtropical flora. Enjoy oriental gardens and the museum housing African sculptures and minerals. A second cable car will take you further up the hillside to the Botanical Gardens of Madeira. From cacti to orchids, bird-of-paradise flowers to olive trees, it’s a riot of colour and life.

3. Whizz down on a wicker toboggan sledge ride

Get ready to be pushed down the streets of Monte on a toboggan ride – traditionally used by locals to travel down the hillside but now one of the city’s most unique attractions. Guided by two experienced runners dressed in traditional white uniforms and straw hats, you'll glide down the steep streets at exhilarating speeds, enjoying fantastic views along the way.