Learn about the economy of Madeira over centuries and why the island was the base of Portugal's expansion in the sugar industry and trade routes of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Explore the wine-making traditions and more.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 6 participants

Highlights

Learn more about the historical growth of Funchal
Visit some of the city's most emblematic monuments and discover hidden treasures
Hear about the sugar industry at the 15th-century Old Customs House

Full description

Join a former student of the University of Madeira, or a volunteer of the university's Erasmus Madeiran Heritage program, and get fascinating explanations about the cultural history of the island and its importance to the historical trade routes of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Learn more about some of the famous visitors to Madeira and what they contributed to the island. Explore the wine-making industry and its impact on global history, and visit emblematic buildings, such as the 15th-century Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Go to the Old Customs House, built at the height of Madeira's importance to the sugar industry, and discover one of the oldest tourist centers.

Includes

Walking tour
Guide

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and beverages
Any personal expenses

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Jesuit's College of Funchal, Madeira University, next to D'Oliveiras Madeira Wine.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Your guide will be a former university student or European volunteer of the Erasmus Madeiran Heritage program at the University of Madeira
Please wear comfortable shoes
Tours start at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and are available in Portuguese, English, French, German and Spanish

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4.9 /5

based on 15 reviews

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4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.8/5

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We were surprised to be the only two people on the tour, The directions to the starting point were not clear and could be misunderstood to be the Jesuit church in the main Square . As opposed to the Jesuit College. After 15 minutes of waiting and trying to find the right place the guide found us thank fully

March 25, 2022

August 24, 2021

We had a super relaxed afternoon with Francessca, in which we learned a lot of interesting facts about the economy, agriculture and culture of Funchal.

July 29, 2021

Funchal: Wine and Sugar Walking Tour

Funchal: Wine and Sugar Walking Tour

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