Old Town Funchal Travel Guide

Funchal

A coastal cityscape with a marina filled with boats, a large open square, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A historic church with a prominent bell tower and a white facade.
A coastal view with a building and purple flowers in the foreground.
A wooden door with puzzle pieces and a mannequin arm.
A cable car suspended over a park with buildings and trees below.

Stay near popular Old Town Funchal attractions

Funchal Farmers Market

8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

฿994
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Hidden Funchal: History & Views Tour

Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour

฿627
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hidden Funchal: Stories & Secrets Tour
Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools

Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools

฿1,605
per adult
Madeira: West Tour with Porto Moniz and Volcanic Pools
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿1,338
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Levada Tour

Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk

฿2,484
per adult
Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk
Madeira Island: Southwest Tour

Madeira Island: Southwest Tour

฿1,605
per adult
Madeira Island: Southwest Tour
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Where to stay in Old Town Funchal

Find the best Old Town Funchal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a clock, and people walking.

Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu while you're in town.

Imaculado Coracao de Maria

Visitors to Imaculado Coracao de Maria like its gardens and seaside views, and Quinta Palmeira is a sight worth a stop.

A cruise ship in a harbor with a mountainous coastline and pink flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Chris Roberts
Open Photo by Chris Roberts

São Roque

São Roque is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Funchal area, you might plan a trip to Madeira Congress Center or Monte Palace Gardens.

Old Town Funchal Travel Guide