8 Days in Funchal: A Journey to Paradise

Alejandro López Hernández

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Discover breathtaking viewpoints, historic landmarks, and hidden treasures as you immerse yourself in the beauty of this enchanting city.

Trip to Funchal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Views and Cultural Delights

$19

$ 20

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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This church is adorned with chandeliers, a revered statue of Our Lady of Monte & pieces of gold.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

Directions

Site for hill rides in handcrafted wicker sleds pulled by men known as "carreiros."

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

15 - 18 min

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Enormous, yellow-hued fort built in the 17th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Conquer the Peaks and Embrace Memories

$12

$ 13

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

Directions

A road reaches this 1,818-meter high peak, with a cafe & gift shop, that often looks down on clouds.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Collection of decorative arts amassed by a well-traveled individual, displayed in an 1800s house.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

Day 3A Palace of Wonders and Sacred Serenity

$57

$ 13

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Big, multi-level garden with exotic trees & flowers, ponds, African sculptures & a mineral museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

16 - 20 min

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Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Artistic Heritage and Natural Wonders

$19

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

Directions

The 18th-century house museum of collector Frederico de Freitas is dedicated to the decorative arts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

2 - 3 min

Directions

Opened in 1929, this natural history museum is housed in the landmark Palace of Saint Peter.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5A Journey Through History and Artistic Expression

$38

$ 13

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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500 years of art, ceramics, jewelry & antiques housed in an 18th-century villa in lush gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

9 - 14 min

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Imposing hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city & sea, plus an adjacent cafe.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 6Wine Tasting and Serene Gardens

$75

$ 13

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

Directions

Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)

Samples & guided tours exploring Madeira wine production. barrel making & storage.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landscaped green space showcasing tropical plants in a hillside venue overlooking the ocean.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 7Botanical Bliss and Royal Splendor

$57

$ 13

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Hillside botanical gardens with a bird park, natural history museum & glass houses, plus sea views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Built 1529–1540, the city's first fortress includes an exhibit exploring the complex's history.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

Day 8Exploring the Old Town and Illuminating History

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

Historic area with narrow cobbled streets lined with restaurant & bars, plus old merchant houses.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Unpretentious museum about the area's history of electricity, with vintage tools in basic exhibits.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $357 In total

Activities & Food:$274

Transport:$84