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Things to do in Funchal this weekThursday 15 October

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Free Walking Tour in Funchal Downtown

FreeDaily · 1.5 hrs★ 4.7

Discover Funchal as an expert. Start your journey at the CR7 Museum , where Madeira’s pride, Cristiano Ronaldo, inspires us to explore this vibrant city. Stroll through t

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Happening now in Funchal

Visiting Funchal?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Funchal

Free9amFeira Temática - Gastronomia, Mercado dos LavradoresThu 15 October, 9am · Mercado dos Lavradores (Espaço de Feiras e Eventos, 3rd floor)8pmMusAntiqFest 2026Thu 15 October, 8pm · Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias · From €108:30pmGaláxia Skybar - Live JazzThu 15 October, 8:30pm · Galáxia Skybar, Savoy Palace · From €15TonightFestival Avesso 2026Thu 15 October · Centro Cultural John dos Passos

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatEcoTrail Funchal - Madeira IslandSat 17 October, 9am · Praça do PovoSatOPERAzione TANGOSat 17 October, 6pm · Centro de Congressos da MadeiraSunGaláxia Skybar - DJ SetSun 18 October, 6pm · Galáxia Skybar, Savoy Palace · From €15

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Funchal

Mercado dos LavradoresCentro · $Ákua by Chef Júlio PereiraCentro · $$$Beef & WineZona Hoteleira · $$$A GrutaMarina · $$Armazém do SalZona Velha · $$$Chalet VicenteLido · $$$Greenhouse Coffee RoasterMonte · $$Uau CacauZona Velha · $$Castelo dos HambúrguersCentro · $Gavião NovoZona Velha · $$Golden Gate Grand CaféCentro · $$Padaria Pastelaria MariazinhaSanta Maria Maior · $Petite PâtisserieCentro · $$Grão de FarinhaCentro · $

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 9:30pmFestival Internacional de Órgão da MadeiraFri 16 October, 9:30pm · Sé do Funchal and historic Funchal churchesWed 7pmLea Bach - A Harpa no Funchal Cosmopolita 1949Wed 21 October, 7pm · Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias · From €11Wed 9pmConcerto de Música de Câmara - Legno DuoWed 21 October, 9pm · Hotel Royal SavoyGaláxia SkybarZona Hoteleira · $$$Venda VelhaZona Velha · $360° Sky & Poolside BarCentro · $$$BeerhouseMarina · $$Madeira Rum HouseZona Velha · $$Copacabana - Casino da MadeiraZona Hoteleira · $$$Bar Number TwoZona Velha · $Dash Cocktail BarCentro · $$Funchal Taproom Craft Beer & FoodZona Velha · $$Mercearia da PonchaZona Velha · $Moynihan's Irish BarZona Hoteleira · $$

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeShow me FunchalDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFunchal Essentials Tour Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeFree Walking Tour in Funchal DowntownDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeOld Town TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeFunchal City, Free Walking Tour: History and Culture.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree500 Years in Two Hours: The Funchal Historical WalkDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFunchal Free Walking Tour: History & Culture Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFunchal EssentialsAny time · 2 hrs · From €2Funchal Marina, cable car, basket cars and CR7Any time · From €2Funchal Old Town TourAny time · 1.5 hrs · From €2West Seaside Madeira Discovery JourneyAny time · 8 hrs · From €2Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Funchal, PortugalAny time · 6 hrs · From €2Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Madeira, PortugalAny time · 6 hrs · From €2Blandy's Vineyard Heritage Tour1.5 hrs · Quinta das Malvas, Funchal · From €45

Tours & day trips

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Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour - Ventura do Mar2.5 hrs · Marina do Funchal · From €48Porto Santo Day Cruise8 hrs · Funchal harbour · From €59Cabo Girão Historic Sailing Boat Cruise - Ventura do Mar3 hrs · Marina do Funchal
New in FunchalYour first month in Funchal, plannedFour weeks, sixteen small steps: your people, your places and a Saturday routine.For hotels & hostelsRun a hotel or hostel in Funchal?List your trivia nights, pub crawls and tours here for free, in front of everyone looking for something to do.

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Funchal

FreeGeodiversity Route: Lido to Socorridos Seaside Promenade5 km · about 2 hrsFreeArchitectural Peculiarities of Funchalabout 1.5 hrsFreeFunchal Ecological Park GuideRoute from Câmara Municipal do Funchal (Visit…FreeHistorical-Military Route of Funchal City Centreabout 1.5 hrs

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Funchal: what's on, answered

What's on in Funchal this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 3 events listed in Funchal, including EcoTrail Funchal - Madeira Island, OPERAzione TANGO and Galáxia Skybar - DJ Set. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Funchal?

Yes: 7 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Funchal?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour - Ventura do Mar and Porto Santo Day Cruise and 6 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Funchal?

Local favourites include Mercado dos Lavradores, Ákua by Chef Júlio Pereira, Beef & Wine and A Gruta, and for a drink, Galáxia Skybar and Venda Velha.

Where can I go hiking near Funchal?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Funchal include Geodiversity Route: Lido to Socorridos Seaside Promenade, Architectural Peculiarities of Funchal and Funchal Ecological Park Guide.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Funchal, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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