Funchal: City Highlights by Tuk-Tuk Funchal: City Highlights by Tuk Tuk
ID: GYG408797-741983
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Hop aboard a tuk-tuk for a tour of the highlights in Funchal. Delve into the culture and history of this city from as you drive to sights like the Old Town, Pico´s Fortress, and St. Pedro's church.
Travel by tuk-tuk on a tour of Funchal and learn more about the history of t Madeira. See the fortifications at Pico´s Fortress, the Quinta das Cruzes mansion, and the Cathedral of Funchal.
Start your tuk-tuk tour in central Funchal and head to the hilltop where Pico´s Fortress is perched. Admire this fortress which once protected the city from pirates and French corsairs. Stop at the fortress and hear about the history of this iconic battlement from your local guide.
Continue to the manor at Quinta das Cruzes. Find out about the history of this house where the first captain-donee (late-feudal Portuguese administrator) in Funchal resided. Ride to the 16th century convent of St. Clara and stunning white church of St. Pedro.
Admire the Manueline Gothic characteristics of the Cathedral of Funchal. Finish your tour at Barreirinha´s bar in the old town where you can choose to stop for a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.
Highlights
- Feel the wind in your hair as you ride through the center of Funchal
- Have the chance to buy a drink at Barreirinha´s bar in the old town
- View Pico´s Fortress which defended the city from pirates
- Marvel at the historical Quinta das Cruzes mansion
- See religious sites like the Funchal Cathedral and Saint Pedro´s Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
