27 Sep 2024
Very informative 2 hour tour around Funchal old town with a volunteer History graduate from Funchal university. Just 8 in our group so we were easily able to ask questions and hear our tour guides explanations. The highlight was a visit to the farmers market and the fish market (it was a Friday so lots going on), plus some remarkable old buildings, including Blandys wine lodge). The tour meets inside the courtyard of the Jesuit college, we stayed for a coffee from the college refectory at the end of the tour which was absolutely delicious and the cheapest coffee we had during our visit!! Highly recommend this tour and happy to think the money is going towards helping students at the university.
Tips: Look out for the yellow sign for the college entrance. Checkin is at the desk in the shop when you arrive. Wear comfy shoes - you’re on your feet for 2 hours! Bring water - especially if it’s a hot day. Have a coffee from the college refectory and enjoy the cool and quietness in the building quadrangle!