Play the city game of Funchal
An interactive walk along the highlights of Funchal. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- First stops free
- In your language
🏅 Finish this walk in 2026 and you're a Founding Explorer — a badge from the early days that stays on your profile forever. What's a Founding Explorer? →
11 stops · 4.7 km · ±2 h
4.7 km · 0.8 km back to the starting point.
Starts at House Museum of Frederico de Freitas and ends at Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
The Town Hall with the clock tower on this square was built in 1758 as a noble family's home. Which family?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 850 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Funchal that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of the Atlantic wind, let yourself be guided by the scent of exotic flowers drifting through the gardens, and discover the stories hidden behind the vibrantly painted doors and the elegant mosaic patterns beneath your feet. A magical network awaits you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Funchal on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Funchal blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Funchal.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Funchal — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Funchal — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Funchal
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Funchal that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of the Atlantic wind, let yourself be guided by the scent of exotic flowers drifting through the gardens, and discover the stories hidden behind the vibrantly painted doors and the elegant mosaic patterns beneath your feet. A magical network awaits you.
Along the way you'll pass House Museum of Frederico de Freitas, Praça do Município, Rua de Santa Maria, Madeira Story Centre, Praça da Autonomia and Varadouros Old Gate (City Gates) — the finest highlights of Funchal, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Funchal
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