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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

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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

   View on Maps

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

Della🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Volha)

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

Lyn🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sherryl)

3 June 2025

The tour was interesting but we didn’t quite make it to tasting 10 items; we got to 7. The visit to the market was our first stop and it was a disappointment but the tasting portion was good. Our tour was on a Saturday and started at 2:00 p.m. Unfortunately, we were unaware that many of the merchants sell out by about noon. This is because the locals visit the market on Fridays and Saturdays to stock up on their needs. It would have been nice if this information was available before we booked the tour. Perhaps Withlocals can add a caution to the advertisement for this tasting tour. Also, one of the restaurants didn’t have the tasting item because it wasn’t the season for it; (I believe that was the reason given) so there was a substitution. I’m not sure why we didn’t make it to 10 except that we ran out of time. Sherryl was very nice.Tasting tour

Ray

(About local Sherryl)

28 May 2025

Sherryl is a great host in Funchal. She showed us around some nice places were we could taste and enjoy Madeira. She knows where to go and we had a wonderfull time with her. Highly recommended.Wonderfull way to explore a city

Katherine

(About local Sherryl)

8 April 2025

Normally I wouldn’t write a bad review, I just would skip it, however in this case I need to be honest. First of all, Sherryl is a very nice women, however she has only lived in Madeira for 3 years and does not seem to know Madeira very well. For instance, we toured with her on a Sunday and she didn’t know any opening times nor did she prepare a tour given things were shut down. Literally she pointed to a building and told us the name. She didn’t know the history, architecture or anything. I knew more from the guide book. We finally decided to leave half way thru to spend our time in better ways. Finally, there is nothing ‘off the beaten track’ in this tour. It’s 100% standard sites. The tour was a big disappointment due to her lack of knowledge.Left half-way thru

Philip

(About local Sherryl)

5 April 2025

We had a wonderful 3-hour food tour around Funchal with Sherryl, booked through Withlocals. The weather was kind to us and the sun came out, adding to a lovely afternoon of sampling a wide variety of traditional Madeiran food and drink. There was plenty to enjoy, and Sherryl’s knowledge and insights into the island’s history really added to the experience. A great way to explore the local culture through its flavours. Personally we would perhaps have liked more history and information about the island and possibly the inclusion of Madeira wine tasting. It was a lovely start to our stay on the island.Sampling Funchal

John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sherryl)

1 April 2025

We started our tour with two confusions- firstly our guide wasn’t Sherryl (but we didn’t catch her actual name when she introduced herself). Secondly, our meeting place: the Poncha de Pescador bar, 188 Rue de Santa Maria was a single closed door that looked nothing like a bar or somewhere we’d expect to meet someone. Fortunately, ‘Sherryl’ was nearby and the tour went well from then on. ‘Sherryl’ was very pleasant, helpful and seemed to know the old town well. A very interesting short tour.A very interesting short tour.

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Volha)

31 March 2025

What a lovely young lady Volha was. We like to take these tours to get a feeling for a new city and it was very useful. It seemed like we covered everything and the day after we were much better prepared to stroll around, knowing much better where we would end up. The cafe where we met has the best Pastel de Nata and went back again for lunch thevday after. Off the main area so we would never have found it. That is what WithLocsls is all about.Great introduction to Funchal

Christine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sherryl)

29 March 2025

Cheryl is a lovely lady, she is very knowledgeable and friendly. Our walking tour started in the market, through town and down to the harbour. We learnt a lot about the history and customs of Madeira. Cheryl also gave us lots of info about bus routes and times. There were many opportunities to sample and buy delicious food. Thank you Cheryl xxChristi

Steve🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Volha)

28 March 2025

We met Volha in the park and she then took us on a tour of Funchal taking us to places we would have missed on.Volha was a superb host so easy to talk to and my wife and I had a lovely time.I would thoroughly recommend a tour with Volha if in Funchal.Lovely walk with Volha

Mariya🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Volha)

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

Rosemary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sherryl)

29 October 2024

We had SHERYLL as our guide on both tours and we thought she was very good . itour experience was one of pleasant learning and interaction and was relaxed and good. We had difficulty meeting up the first time - wasting time- we were all in the same place but not recognizing each other as leader and participants - we even stood on the same step! if only she had had a badge or a particular coloured jacket or some way so that we could have identified her! this kind of thing is very difficult in a busy and for us - new place- with a different language too and is stressful. That said, we enjoyed ourselves immensely and hope this comment will help future participants- once met up- the identification can disappear. also, e mails are easier than your portal- not everyone carries their passwords around and mobiles do not aleays cooperate, THis is no reflection on Sheryll, but rather for you to consider in your prep and organisation. #Many thanks - we love Madeira and were so glad to have pre booked for these exceptional experiences.Tasters and Hidden gems

Aleeta

(About local Volha)

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

Elena🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Volha)

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 🩷

D🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Volha)

21 September 2024

Es wahr eine enspante und gut organisierte Stadtführung wir können sie gut weiter empfählen . Danke Volha Tolle Führung durch Volha Void

Els

(About local Sherryl)

12 September 2024

Sherryl is a very sweet lady but for us, she is not “a local”… She indeed lives in Madeira but for us a local should be someone who knows all the tips and tricks from eating in Madeira… This is something we missed, instead of “here you can eat a pastel de nata, which is very popular dessert in Portugal” to “here you can buy the most delicious pastel de nata in Madeira”… so in the end we were happy that we did the tour but a bit disappointed in the tour itself…Not local enough

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sherryl)

13 August 2024

Sherryl was a wonderful guide through the city of Funchal. She is very knowledgeable about the city and the foods we tried. She was easy to talk to and give great recommendations for our stay in Madeira!Great day in Fuchal

Johan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Volha)

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!

Silvana 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Volha)

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