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A Magical Evening in Funchal: City Tour

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Funchal
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Volha

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

As the sun sets, Funchal lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Funchal.

Destination
Funchal, Portugal
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Italiano, Русский
Included
  • Private Guide
  • one Local Drink and a Local Snack
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover Funchal in the evening
  • Experience the city under the evening lights
  • Check out Old Town with less tourist crowds
  • Enjoy the local hustle and bustle
  • Keep the night going with local recommendations
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes

What you can expect

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Funchal shines under a different light at night, and it's worth exploring it on a private city tour. Get ready to discover the city's authentic evening state because the locals and the main highlights come out to play as the sun sets.

As the soft evening light falls across the city's sights, follow your local host to discover the Old Town with Rua de Santa Maria, and other major spots. Your host will point out some of the details you might have missed in each stop as they reveal themselves during the evening lights and around a less touristy crowd. With the main highlights of Funchal illuminated, your perspective of the city will be different as it was during the day.

Take advantage of the cooler, calmer evening and discover where the locals gather to unwind. And just because your tour ends doesn't mean your night does too. Keep it going with local recommendations of where to go in Funchal at night. Enjoy a poncha before saying goodbye to your host and enjoy the rest of your night in Funchal like a local.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at the main entrance of the Sé Cathedral - Funchal to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Illuminated Highlights

    With daylight coming to an end, Funchal lights by the sunset and street lights. With a spotlight on its main highlights, check out how different the Old Town with Rua de Santa Maria and more look from day to night offering another perspective of Funchal

  4. Take it Easy

    As the sun sets, the tourist crowds take a break, and the city goes back to its local filled atmosphere. Take in the local hustle and bustle as you move from stop to stop in a relaxed manner - in the evening, Funchal it’s for you, and the locals

  5. The Grand Finale

    For a night to remember, your local host has left a great stop ‘til last. Whether it is a panoramic view of Funchal with a sunset in the background or a stop at a lively local hotspot for a poncha, your tour will end on a high note!

  6. Where the Locals Go

    Keep your night going after saying goodbye to your host - there’s plenty of fun things to do in Funchal at night! Your local host will share with you up to date recommendations of where to go, what to do, and where to grab a bite after hours

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Della🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
23 November 2024
I had such a lovely evening with Volha, who is warm, friendly, interesting and she imparted lots of information about Funchal, and Madeira's history. It is lovely to see a place through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it. It felt like meeting a friend! Conversation was easy, and the overall experience was wonderful. We had a fabulous glass of wine and a delicious snack. Highly recommended.A wonderful evening in Funchal
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Mariya🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
31 December 2024
Volha adjusted the route of the tour to accommodate us travelling with a baby buggy (not working great on stairs, of which there are many in Funchal!) and showed some lesser known corners of the city. She is very relaxed and easy going, it was interesting to explore her adopted hometown together. Thanks to a chance encounter with a friend of hers we also found out about Oscar Niyemeyer's buildings in Funchal and visited them as well.A nice stroll through Funchal
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Aleeta
(About local )
29 September 2024
Volha was a very welcoming Funchal tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Funchal and was able to tailor the tour to our interests. She is very friendly and the whole group got along very well with her - like meeting a new friend! Thank you Volha for an amazing tour!Fantastic private tour
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Elena🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
26 September 2024
I had an unforgettable experience exploring Funchal with Volha as a guide! Her deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems made the tour not only informative but also truly enjoyable. Volha’s passion for Funchal shines through in every story she shares, and her warm personality made the whole experience feel like a walk with a friend. The tour was perfectly paced, covering all the major highlights while also taking us off the beaten path to discover some of Funchal’s best-kept secrets. Whether it was the historical landmarks, the charming local spots, or the breathtaking views, Volha made sure we saw the heart and soul of the city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to connect with Funchal’s authentic side. Thank you, Volha, for an amazing day and for making Funchal come alive for us! Great expirience 🩷
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D🇨🇭 Switzerland
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21 September 2024
Es wahr eine enspante und gut organisierte Stadtführung wir können sie gut weiter empfählen . Danke Volha Tolle Führung durch Volha Void
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Johan🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
25 April 2024
Volha is an entertaining young Italian wan living already for years in Madeira. She speaks good english so easy to follow. She did the 10 tasting in her own way and we loved her enthousiasm. Because we also booked a standard Funchal tour, we made it difficult for her to tell and show things we will not see in the other tour. But she managed. Searching for the right places to eat was a challenge altough it is the title of the tour 😁Volha is a really nice guide!
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Silvana 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
4 April 2024
It was a lovely and interesting time with volha, like walking through her city with a friend and discovering little secrets and hidden beauties. The cable car ride gave us a great overview of the city. It was a pleasure to be with Volha. Absolutely recommendable! Many thanks and best regards from Silvana & Cameron Lovely walk through Funchal

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