Free self-guided walk · Funchal

Old town and the market

A free self-guided walk in Funchal, from the cathedral to the Mercado dos Lavradores and the painted doors of the old town.

Distance
1.8 km
Walking time
24 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Funchal on foot.

Take the cable car to Monte from the old town.

  • Terrain: Flat near the sea.
  • Best time: Morning, when the market is busiest.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Sé Cathedral

    Start at the cathedral.

  2. Municipal Garden

    A garden.

  3. Mercado dos Lavradores

    The market.

  4. Rua de Santa Maria

    Finish among the painted doors.

Tips

  • Fish market is at the back of the Mercado.
  • The cable car station is by the old town.
  • Wear sunscreen.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.