Funchal Trip Overview
Know about the economy of Madeira over the centuries. Find out why the island was the base of expansion in Portugal and what is known as the “White Gold”. Get to know the incredible history of Madeira Wine.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Know about the economy of Madeira over the centuries. Find out why the island was the base of expansion in Portugal and what is known as the “White Gold”. Get to know the incredible history of Madeira Wine.
Meet your guide in the “Naturalmente Português” – History Teller’s store in the La Vie Shopping Center. The guided excursion across Funchal is done by feet and has a duration of approximately 2 hours. Get to know the population of Madeira and how the island was used as a control base for the portuguese on the atlantic and indian ocean and of their coastal areas for centuries. Get in touch with famous visitors of the island and what they undertook here. Know more about Madeira Wine and what their contributions are for the global history. Get to know the buildings of the cathedral and the customs house of Funchal and the sugar, which paid for their constructions. Discover one of the oldest touristic centers.
