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Funchal Old Town

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Feel the thrill of riding by Tuk Tuk around the stunning Monte Tropical Garden. Begin in Funchal city and head towards the mountains. Arrive in Monte Palace Madeira and enjoy a cup of coffee. Explore over 70,000 square meters of exotic plants and breathe in the beautiful ambience of the garden. Uncover one of the most exciting and wonderful places Madeira has to offer. Begin the trip in the Old Town in Funchal city, a main tourist attraction full of fun stories and curious facts. Venture to the mountains up to Monte city. Feel mesmerized by the lovely plants, and visit one of the most popular churches on the island, Monte's church. Learn of the day of Lady of Monte, the most attended feast on Madeira Island all year. Take your time at the Monte Palace Madeira, adored for its facinating and immense garden. Take photos, relax, enjoy some coffee, and prepare to get lost in the nature of the garden grounds. Visit the central lake and marvel at local swans, ducks, peacocks, and chickens. Enter the Monte Palace Madeira Museum and explore the three floors filled with sculptures, history, and a unique mineral collection. End the tour at a legendary charm of the island, the famous Monte Toboggan. Enjoy the thrilling ride down the hill, the way the locals used to.

See Funchal's top sites on a guided tuk-tuk tour. Cruise through the Old Town and the new Lido district. View sights like Pico´s Fortress, the Fort of São Tiago, and Funchal Cathedral. Be picked up from your accommodation in Funchal and take in the scenery as you drive up to to the hilltop where Pico´s Fortress is perched. Admire this fortress which once protected the city from pirates and French corsairs. Continue to Quinta Vigia, the bright pink mansion where the island's president resides. Ride to Funchal Cathedral to appreciate its sumptuous Manueline Gothic features.  Stop at the Farmer’s Market where you can peruse the fresh local produce. Finish your tour at Barreirinha´s bar in the old town where you can choose to stop for a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.

Discover one of the most beautiful gardens on Madeira Island and the old town of Funchal city, on a ride that will take approximately 2 hours. Right after being picked up, the trip will start at the Old Town and continue its route into the beautiful Botanical Garden of Funchal. The Old Town, locally known as “Zona Velha”, is one of the most touristy areas of Funchal city, because of its picturesque cobblestone streets and the unique facades of the buildings. Streets are filled with great historical value, with buildings like “Corpo Santo Chapel” that have survived since the 15th century. Small and cozy alleys, the Old Town is shouting to be discovered by everyone who chooses to visit it. Expect the unexpected on this trip. After strolling through the colorful and fun streets of Funchal city, this tour will continue its course on one of the most breathtaking places on the entire island. The Botanical Garden, in Bom Sucesso, will provide its visitors with mesmerizing and unique plants and flowers. The garden not only offers and displays a vast collection of indigenous and endemic plants but also offers the opportunity for all its guests to get to know the Museum of Natural History of Madeira Island. “Bom Sucesso Estate”, a manor that houses this wonderful garden, dates back to 1881 and was built by Reid´s family. A one-of-a-kind tuk-tuk tour that can't be skipped by any nature lover, who will find this tour remarkable, and essential. This fun and exciting tour will be guided by a private driver and knowledgeable tour guide, directing, and sharing all sorts of fun and historical facts throughout the entire trip. Strolling and getting to know these places will certainly be an experience to remember. So, dare to discover all of it and so much more in this tuk-tuk ride.

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.

This is a walking tour of 2:00h/2:30h where our local guide will show you the center of the city, the Catedral da Se, Traditional Farmers Market where you can see and try some tropical fruits. See the local fish and vegetables. Madeira Wine tasting with typical cake ''bolo de mel''. Also the Old town with painted doors, a old cookies and typical cake factory and Sao Tiago fortress. To end the tour you will be able to try the Madeira wine in a local old winery. Come with us and discover some of the highlights of Funchal and much more!

Embark on a journey through the 600-year-old city starting from your hotel or cruise ship, seated comfortably in a sidecar guided by a knowledgeable local. Wind through the narrow streets of the Old Town and historical center as your driver shares insights into Funchal's past, lifestyle, and iconic landmarks, including defensive fortresses erected to thwart pirate raids. Your journey will highlight significant monuments such as Museu das Cruzes (Gonçalves Zarco's first house), the convent of Santa Clara, the main Cathedral, the Jesuits Church, the Municipal Square and Garden, and the City Hall building, once the residence of Conde de Carvalhal. Capture the essence of Funchal with ample photo opportunities, from the charming painted doors and walls of the Old Town to the rugged beauty of the mountain-carved roads. As you traverse the city, marvel at the breathtaking vistas of Funchal's eastern bay, offering stunning ocean views that encapsulate the city's coastal allure.

Embark on a memorable jaunt through Funchal city, where every moment is smooth, enjoyable, and filled with insights about Madeira’s rich history and intriguing island tidbits. Starting at an agreed-upon location, the Funchal City Tour tuk-tuk adventure unfolds. Prepare to uncover the finest and most enchanting corners of Funchal city during this guided tour. For an optimal experience, make sure your cameras and phones are fully charged to capture the beauty along the way. Itinerary: Fortaleza de São João Batista do Pico, Museu da Quinta das Cruzes, Banco de Portugal, Catedral da Sé, Praça da Autonomia, Mercado dos Lavradores, Zona Velha do Funchal, Fortaleza de São Tiago.

Have you ever wanted to go on a tuk-tuk tour, but wanted something more personalized to your own taste? We present you Myway, a tuk-tuk tour journey in which you can pick not only the unique places you want to visit, but also for how long, and when. How amazing is that? With this service, you will be able to pick from more than 25 unique places, to design your own exclusive tour ride, with one of our storytellers/guides. Whether you wish to visit Monte’s Palace, Cabo Girão Viewpoint, or even of the Cathedral at Funchal, you name it, and we will make it happen. Not only you will be able to get to know some of the most beautiful scenery, the best places, and the most spectacular roads, but we will also provide you with some background history of the places you choose to visit. Plan the itinerary of your dreams when coming to visit Madeira island, just see on the specifications which ones you would wish to see. Bear in mind that if there might be one specific place that isn’t included on our list, describe it to us, to see if it is possible to visit it. Remember, there is no wrong place, there are only a great many possibilities to make this journey a memorable one. Also, there is no losing side to this journey because all places, even the roads to get there, are simply breathtaking. So, dream it, design it, and let us make your dream tuk-tuk tour of your dreams possible. - Funchal Old Town - Câmara de Lobos - Botanical Garden - Palheiro Gardens - Monte Tropical Garden - Monte Toboggans - Nuns Valley - Cabo Girão - Garajau - Pico Areeiro - Cable Cars - Viewpoints & More

Following your pickup, the journey commences in the Old Town, then proceeds to lead you through the splendid Botanical Garden of Funchal. Spanning a vast 80,000 square meters, this enchanting garden is a veritable treasure trove of the most captivating and distinctive plants and flowers one can encounter. This garden not only showcases an extensive assortment of indigenous and endemic flora but also invites all visitors to explore the Museum of Natural History of Madeira Island. The garden’s layout is organized into five distinct areas, each revealing a stunning array of over 2,500 plant species from various continents. Itinerary: Old Town of Funchal, Botanical Garden.