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7 Days in Funchal: A Journey of Discovery

Alina Nowak

Alina Nowak

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Funchal, where ancient marvels meet modern delights. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in exquisite cuisine, and uncover hidden gems at every turn. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city.

Trip to Funchal

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Viator

Day 1Tasting Funchal's Flavors
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$60

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$ 3

Land Food & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Monte Palace Madeira
Big, multi-level garden with exotic trees & flowers, ponds, African sculptures & a mineral museum.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Funchal-Monte Cable Car
Modern cable car with vast panoramic views & connecting the lush Botanical Garden to Monte.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$19
2 - 3 min

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Greenhouse Coffee Roaster
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
11 - 14 min

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Café do Parque
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Madeira
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$52

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$ 7

Rima Coraçāo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Madeira Story Centre
Unique, modern museum with interactive exhibits of Madeira's history, plus a bistro with a terrace.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
9 - 11 min

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Madeira Botanical Garden
Hillside botanical gardens with a bird park, natural history museum & glass houses, plus sea views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Café do Parque
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Associação dos Carreiros do Monte
Site for hill rides in handcrafted wicker sleds pulled by men known as "carreiros."
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Snack Bar Alto Monte
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Exploring History and Culinary Delights
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$26

Padaria Pau de Canela
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Farmers' Market
Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Museu de Electricidade Casa da Luz
Unpretentious museum about the area's history of electricity, with vintage tools in basic exhibits.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Restaurante do Forte
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Forteresse de Santiago
Enormous, yellow-hued fort built in the 17th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Lá ao Fundo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4Museums, Gardens, and Quintas
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$54

Paris - Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Museu Quinta das Cruzes
500 years of art, ceramics, jewelry & antiques housed in an 18th-century villa in lush gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Collection of decorative arts amassed by a well-traveled individual, displayed in an 1800s house.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Hamburgueria do Mercado
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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House Museum of Frederico de Freitas
The 18th-century house museum of collector Frederico de Freitas is dedicated to the decorative arts.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante Londres
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Santa Catarina Park
Large, garden-like park with diverse trees, flower beds & walkways, plus a lake with ducks & swans.
No time set
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Free
Day 5Wine Tasting and Natural Wonders
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$51

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$ 3

Ratatouille
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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H. M. Borges madeira winery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)
Samples & guided tours exploring Madeira wine production. barrel making & storage.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante Londres
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Museu de Historia Natural do Funchal
Opened in 1929, this natural history museum is housed in the landmark Palace of Saint Peter.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos
Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Pico dos Barcelos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6Fortresses, Football, and Cathedrals
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$40

Fortaleza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Imposing hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city & sea, plus an adjacent cafe.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
Museum spotlighting the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his career history & trophies.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Apolo
An extremely welcoming meeting point among different generations.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Funchal Cathedral
Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Café Funchal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 7From Mountain Peaks to Tranquil Valleys
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$35

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$ 5

Bar do Arieiro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
64 - 77 min

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Pico Ruivo
Accessible by foot only, Madeira Island's highest mountain offers coastal views, trails & restrooms.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
83 - 100 min

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Vale das Freiras
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
2 - 3 min

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Sabores do Curral
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $331 In total

Activities & Food:$316
Transport:$15

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