Why choose this Madeira tour ?
Wander along worn cobblestone roads, picturesque coastlines, and down alleyways filled with mystery on this self-guided walking tour through downtown Funchal. Along the way, you’ll see historical sites and the iconic Old Town known to locals as “Zona Velha”.
You’ll visit Madeira’s only cathedral, the city’s oldest wine cellar, the Jesuit Church in all its splendor, Fort São Tiago, and other lesser-known, but equally worth landmarks. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand what all the fuss surrounding white gold was about, and the role Madeira played in the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Highlights on this tour include:
• Sé Cathedral
• Mercado dos Lavradores
• D’Oliveiras Wine Cellar
• Fort São Tiago
• CR 7 Museum
• The Old City Ruins
On this walk through downtown Funchal, meet the movers and shakers that transformed the city. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
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What makes Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City a unique experience ?
This self-guided audio tour starts outside the CR7 Museum.
The tour briefly stops outside the Sao Lourenco Palace. You’ll hear about the palace before continuing on the walk.
The tour stops briefly next to a statue of Zarco. You’ll learn a bit about who Zarco was and his connection to Funchal before continuing on the walk.
The tour stops briefly outside Sé Cathedral. You’ll learn about the cathedral before continuing on the tour.
The tour passes by the São Luis de Tolosa Chapel. You’ll stop outside the chapel briefly to hear about its history.
The tour stops briefly outside D’Oliveiras Madeira Wine Cellar. After hearing about the wine cellar, you’ll have the opportunity to go in.
The tour passes by Fabrica de Santo Antonio. It’s the oldest confectionery factory in Madeira.
The tour stops briefly outside the Farmers’ Market, Mercado dos Lavradores. You’ll learn about the market and then, if you wish, you can then enter the market and do some shopping.
The tour passes by Corpo Santo Chapel. It is one of the only buildings still standing from the 1400s.
The tour briefly stops at Fort São Tiago. You’ll have the opportunity to go in, pause the tour and explore the fort. Commentary while in the fort is not included.
The tour briefly stops in front of the Sao Filipe Fort Ruines. You’ll learn about the ruins before continuing on the tour.
The tour briefly stops in front of the City Gate Monument.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City
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Downtown Funchal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the Old City Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not Included
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Madeira.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
