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Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Funchal, Portugal

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

  • Self-guided
  • About 6 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Emmi Carlsson
€2One-off · no account · no subscription
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Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Funchal, Portugal
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Length
About 6 h
Stops
5
Route
4.8 km
Starts at
Madeira Botanical Garden
Audio
Recorded audio
Price
€2, one-off

About this tour

“Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Funchal, Portugal” is a self-guided walking tour in Funchal, Portugal, made by Emmi Carlsson. It takes about 6 hours, costs a one-off €2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Funchal is the capital city of Madeira, an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous region of Portugal. The city is known for its charming historic district, beautiful gardens, and stunning coastal views.

One of the top attractions in Funchal is the Mercado dos Lavradores, a colorful market filled with fresh produce, flowers, and artisanal goods. The market is a great place to experience the local culture and taste traditional Madeiran foods.

Another popular attraction in Funchal is the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, a beautiful botanical garden with a wide variety of plants worldwide. The garden is located in the Monte neighborhood, offering stunning city and ocean views.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Madeira Botanical Garden in Funchal and covers about 4.8 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Funchal Cable Car
  • Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
  • Santa Catarina Park
  • Madeira Explorers - Tourism Leisure Ltd

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Emmi Carlsson
  • Recorded audio at the stops
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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