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Did you know that the Funchal tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Funchal, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Português, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 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 At the Fountain - 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. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Funchal that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Funchal; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Funchal

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Funchal off your list

9. 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

Laine

(About local Sofia)

24 May 2025

We had an amazing walk with Sofia. First, she is charming and speaks English superbly! She is friendly and has a great personality! She was raised Funchal, Madeira and has also lived in several other places, so she has a very good grasp on both the local perspective as well as a broader perspective of what’s going on in the world. She was attentive to what interested us. She gave us a very detailed background of the history and politics of Madeira, which we really appreciated. We learned things that we otherwise wouldn’t have known. She taught us about Madeira’s place in history, the architecture of Funchal and gave us ideas about what to do and see during our visit. We had a great time! We were really glad that we booked a tour with her. Sofia is fabulous!

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

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

Katrina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rosario)

15 November 2024

Rosario is an excellent companion with whom to explore Funchal which reveals itself to be a fascinating city with an interesting history. We get we got a really comprehensive overview and explored areas off the beaten track. We also stopped for coffee and a pastel de nata of course I would recommend Rosario most enthusiastically A lovely morning of history and culture

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

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

Karin🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Sofia)

19 May 2025

Aangename historisch gedocumenteerde rondleiding!Aangename rondleiding

Iain🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Luana)

14 May 2025

We had a fantastic visit to the botanical gardens. Luana was very knowledgable, engaging and fun to be with. Great Day

Katie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sofia)

6 May 2025

This was Sophia’s first tour with us (a group of 6 women) and she was able to provide and facilitate an interesting tour for us. We were able to in 3 hours get a lovely flavour of the history and evolution of Madeira. We had a great stop for Madeira honey cake and wine as well as a great biscuit shop. We were very tired having had a very early flight out that morning, so we were flagging at the end a little bit but loved that someone else was able to take us round.

David

(About local Luana)

3 May 2025

We had a wonderful time on the “10 Tastings of Funchal” tour with Luana — one of the highlights of our Madeira trip. It was just the three of us and Luana, which made it feel warm and personal. Even before the tour, she took time to ask about our preferences and dietary needs — a great start! Luana speaks English nearly like a native, and her stories — from Funchal’s cathedral to the history behind the painted doors — gave real depth to what we saw and tasted. She truly made the tour come alive, and without her, it wouldn’t have been the same. We began with exotic and dried fruits at the market — the mango and passionfruit were delicious (pricy! but no need to buy). Then we tried pastries at a bakery — pastel de nata of course, but my favorite was the bola de coco. At another stop, we enjoyed carne de vinha d’alhos, milho frito, and warm bolo do caco — that last one became a favorite we ordered again throughout the week! Later we had poncha (the lemon one is a must!) and my daughter loved her Nikita Morango. My partner is vegetarian and felt fully included, with thoughtful alternatives at every stop. Luana even recommended a great restaurant we visited a few days later. A perfect mix of food, culture, and genuine hospitality — highly recommended, and we would absolutely recommend Luana as your guide!Personal, Delicious & Memorable Food Tour

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luana)

10 April 2025

Luana led me on a nice tour through the Funcal market and its surrounding areas. My favorite part was trying many, many new (to me) tropical fruits. I ended up purchasing a monstera fruit that I carried around like a pet for the next few weeks eating the lovely kernels as they ripened. Tripical Fruit!

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.

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

Miranda

(About local Luana)

24 February 2025

Our tour with Luana was our first time using With Locals. Luana has great warmth and energy. The tour was was the perfect way to start our stay in Funchal. She even tried to find a specific pastry i requested. She also sent links to me after the tour for activities we mentioned an interest in doing. It was like having a friend show you their town. Great Experience!

Larry

(About local Rosario)

5 January 2025

The three hour tour was informative and enjoyable. A great practical orientation and introduction to Funchal, Rosario was able convey interesting and pertinent facts about the area in a pleasant and non-showy manner. Definitely recommend. Terrific way to begin your visit

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

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

Beat🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Rosario)

6 October 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this very pleasant 3-hours walking tour with Rosario. Setting things up with her was easy, and the tour itself was informative and covered both all the touristic highlights of Funchal, and also some trails off the main streets of the capital, where you could get an 'authentic' feel of life in the city. Rosario knows a lot about the history of the island, its people and politics and was easy to talk to in English. Highly recommended!Great 3-hour Funchal walking tour!

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

Simone

(About local Luana)

24 August 2024

Luana è stata molto ospitale, ci ha spiegato nei dettagli la storia di Funchal, le tradizioni e le passioni degli abitanti di madeira. Appassionata dell'isola e di tutte le attrazioni che la contraddistinguono. Grazie per tutto e anche per i suggerimenti su dove gustare la Poncha e dove poter cenare.Alla scoperta di funchal!

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

Tony🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Luana)

17 July 2024

Luana was great, approachable, friendly and excellent knowledge of Funchal. We really enjoyed the eating experiences, and a great introduction to traditional Madeiran food. Luana was able to recommend several restaurants. We ate at the Santa Maria Restaurant tonight and had a superb meal, which was excellent value. Thoroughly recommend a tour with LuanaEverything we wanted it to be

Marc🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Luana)

10 June 2024

Not much to say except that the tour was exactly what we wanted and totally flexible and adapted to our needs. Luana, with her great personality and knowledge of the island, made this a very enjoyable tour and we highly recommend booking your tours with her."Thank you"

Marieke

(About local Luana)

2 June 2024

On our first day in Funchal we had a great food&foot tour with Luana. She made a program special for our family and took us to very nice and unique places to eat and drink. We needed and extra hour to enjoy everything. Luana is very enthousiast and familiar and she knows a lot about Funchal and Madeira. We give Luana a very high recommandation!Great tour with Luana

Rainer🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rosario)

26 May 2024

We had a perfect tour with Rosario. She not only showed us the standard highlights of the city, but also something off the beaten path. She impressed us with a great knowledge of the history of Madeira. Her husband's sausage at the food truck was the perfect ending. Thanks for the Tour. Perfect Guide Rosario

Martina 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rosario)

4 May 2024

Es war eine tolle Stadtführung mit Rosario, bei der wir auch eine andere Seite von Madeira kennengelernt haben. Wir haben auch viel Interessantes und Wissenswertes über Funchal und Madeira erfahren. Tolle Stadtführung

Johan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Rosario)

27 April 2024

Rosario was great. Telling the historical stories about Madeira and Funchal and in the meanwhile showing all important buildings, statues, etc A charming lady takes you to lots of places and is never boring.What a great Funchal tour

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

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rosario)

4 February 2024

Rosario gave us a good introduction to Funchal, even came to look for us when we were waiting by the wrong fountain, and helped us to navigate our way around Funchal including the best place to have a Poncha. She was charming and nothing was to much trouble.Walking tour of Funchal

Martin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rosario)

30 January 2024

We both greatly enjoyed our walk with Rosario. She was very friendly and good company. It’s always a good sign when something ends too soon. Just the right mix of information and walking. Thanks Rosario.Very Enjoyable Walk

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rosario)

25 November 2023

We very much enjoyed our tour with Rosario! So much information, so many fascinating facts. Funchal has so much history!! Thank you Rosario.Wonderful tour

Rachel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Rosario)

22 October 2023

It was a pleasure meeting Rosario and having her walk us around Funchal with just the right amount of memorable information and a route that kept our attention across 3 generations. Rosario was able to answer all of our questions and was so kind in catering to the things we liked and brought maps! The tour was a super introduction to Funchal and really helped put our further plans to explore into perspective. Highly recommend!! Obrigada Rosario!! Welcoming, informative and fun

Julie

(About local Rosario)

18 October 2023

Our group of 4 active seniors had a great time on the walking tour of Funchal with Rosario. She showed us places we would never have found on our own, and she was very accommodating to anything we needed. She was knowledgeable, personable and flexible. Just what we wanted on our first trip to Madeira! A great afternoon!Great tour with Rosario!

Catherine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Rosario)

7 April 2023

Rosoario was lovely and we were certainly introduced to the highlights which gave us a great experience in getting oriented to Funchal. She was also patient with our small attempts at gift buying for our grandchildren,. It was also a pleasure to visit Rosario's shop and meet her family. Thank you for making our first time in Funchal so enjoyable. Sincerely Catherine and Mike McCulloughLovely Rosario