CR7 Museum, Funchal

Discover why Madeira island is one of the top five places in the world for canyoning on this canyoning adventure tour. Rappel down waterfalls and experience the area’s natural splendor. Head up to the mountains where you will receive your canyoning gear. After being decked out in gear, it will be time for a small hike through some of the most impressive nature that Madeira has to offer. Rappel down sparkling waterfalls, where the mountain spring waters are always flowing.  Swim in the natural swimming pools along the canyons. In some of the canyons you may also have the opportunity to slide down natural water slides. Once the activity ends, change back into your dry clothes and return to your accommodation.

Discover the impressive life story of one of the world's greatest footballers ever, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born in Madeira. The tour begins with a visit to the most iconic viewpoint of Funchal, the Barcelos viewpoint. See the place where Ronaldo once lived and first touched a football. Then, head towards Andorinha Football Stadium, Ronaldo's first official club. Here, see striking images of his childhood and his biography. Continue to downtown Funchal for a visit to the impressive CR7 Museum to view all his trophies.

Start your tuk tuk tour of Funchal by exploring the city’s Old Town, dating back to the 16th century when the island was first colonized by the Portuguese. Your driver will be happy to take you to some of the city's narrowest streets. Pass Funchal Market to savor the aromas of the fresh foods and flowers on sale. Continue to the Cathedral of Funchal and admire its Mudéjar-inspired roof. Explore the oldest and most typical streets of Funchal, including Ferrnão de Ornelas. End your guided tuk tuk tour at the CR7 Museum and see emblematic photographs of Cristiano’s career, videos, and his wax statue at your own pace. Marvel at the junior and professional trophies he won while serving at Andorinha, Nacional, Sporting, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.

Explore the city of Funchal individually and at your own pace, with time for photos, shopping or a rest at a cafe. You will hear information about history, architecture and life in Funchal from an experienced tour guide on your smartphone. The tour for cruise guests starts directly at the port and leads along the waterfront towards the city center. On the way you will learn exciting stories about the discovery of the island of Madeira and pirate raids. It goes past the Sao Laurence Palace into the city park of Funchal. Here you can take a short break in the shade of the trees. Right next door you can buy the famous Madeira wine in Blandey's Weinlodge - a nice reminder of the island. You then continue to follow the boulevard of the city and soon you are in front of the cathedral. On the way to the large market hall you will repeatedly come across the Calcada pavements, which show scenes from the history of Portugal and other motifs. The fish hall and the vegetable market are two highlights of the market hall. Rua Santa Maria with its brightly painted doors begins just below the market hall. The many restaurants and bars invite you to take a short break. The poncha, a typical Madeiran drink, is also offered in many bars. The tour takes in many more historical buildings and squares and ends at Santa Catarina Park just above the harbor.

Funchal CR7 1h - Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, arguably the greatest footballer in the world. Come and discover where ronaldo was born, lived and started to play football. Ronaldo was born in Santo António, a neighbourhood of Funchal, Madeira, the youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, a cook, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener His second given name, “Ronaldo”, was chosen after then-U.S. president Ronald Reagan, who was his father’s favourite actor. Forget its historical visitors – Christopher Columbus or Captain Kidd the pirate, Napoleon (en route to exile in St Helena) or Winston Churchill, or Mrs Thatcher, for that matter, who honeymooned here in 1951. Pick up in the hotel or Funchal area.