Funchal Sunset Walking Free Tour

Discover Madeira’s rich history and legends on a golden-hour Funchal old town walking tour. End with an authentic local poncha at the best sunset spot in town!

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Things to do Funchal Sunset Walking Free Tour

As the sun dips toward the Atlantic, join me to explore Maderia's lesser-known mythology, it's better-known past, and remarkable geography as we wander through the main sights before arriving at a locals' favourite overlooking the ocean, just as the sky turns gold. You'll hear how Madeira was born from a volcanic hotspot six million years ago, and why the ancient Greeks believed it was the location of heaven itself. You'll learn how sugar and wine built this city, how a young sugar trader named Christopher Columbus once lived just off this coast, and how a run-down fishermen's quarter turned into an open-air art gallery. We'll finish at the water's edge as the sun goes down, thinking of the depths that surround us, with the option to try a Maderian poncha (€4). Highlights: - Jardim Municipal - Praça do Município & Sé Cathedral - The painted doors of Zona Velha/old town - Forte de São Tiago (optional paddle in the ocean) - Sunset at Miradouro da Barreirinha - Optional poncha (€4)

Included

Praça do Município
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
Funchal Cathedral
Forteresse de Santiago
Zona Velha - Old Town
Farmers' Market
Poncha (€4)
Ancient mythology and legends about Madeira
Conventional history of Funchal and Madeira
Geography and oceanography
Your local guide (native English speaker)

Meeting point

Jardim municipal - in front of the amphitheatre

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