MADEIRA · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Madeira

25 tours  ·  from $19

Funchal, Machico and Camara de Lobos all reward feet and punish cars. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on the ones that take on the hill and the ones that stay by the water.

Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour - Starting inside the former Jesuits’ College
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Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

1.Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,233 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Our pick

Start at Funchal’s Jesuits’ College and walk through the City Hall, sweet factory, Farmers’ Market, Santa Maria Street, Cathedral, wine lodge, and old fortifications. Guides such as Annabelle, Elias, and Elea add local stories, while your $19 supports University of Madeira student programmes.

“Great tour full of history! Jaoa had a lot of knowledge about the city and historical details. I was the only one on the tour and I appreciate they didn’t cancel. At the end there’s a mini wine tasting. Loved ever part of the tour!”

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Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley - From Funchal to the Paul da Serra plateau
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Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

2.Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,197 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Join Lido Tours for an eight-hour guided walk from Funchal through Rabaçal Valley. Guides such as Sara, Ruby, and Robina lead you past Risco Waterfall, the 25 Fontes cascades, endemic plants, and an 800-meter tunnel. Hotel pickup, transport, and multilingual guiding are included.

“lovely walking tour. beautiful views and everything was prompt and walked at a good pace. great if you don't want to hire a car and still experience the famous walks”

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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk - Ribeiro Frio and the short levada walk
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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

3.East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

You’ll travel from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço with a multilingual guide such as Bruna, Guilherme, Diego, or William. Expect mountain views, a gentle levada walk, traditional houses, a rum tasting, and hotel pickup for $35.

“The driver/guide Rui was excellent. He was miked up and gave us information on the various sites and tidbits on route this included history of the island and infrastructure.”

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk - From Funchal views to Pico do Arieiro
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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

4.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · from $63

See Madeira’s east in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Lucy, Carlos, Tony, or Fernando. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões in the laurel forest, eat lunch near Santana, taste rum in Porto da Cruz, and stop at coastal viewpoints.

“It was really amazing trip with Tony and the group. The mountains and the views was incredible! And tasty lunch! Worth the money!”

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Old Funchal Walking Tour - The first look at Funchal’s Jesuit legacy
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Old Funchal Walking Tour

5.Old Funchal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Walk through central Funchal with guides such as Sarah, Agnes, Dulce, or Elena, visiting the market, cathedral, old town, churches, squares, and Madeira wine sites. The small-group tour runs in English, ends with a wine tasting, and may support local students.

“Well informed Guide with limited knowledge and no anecdotes. She told us what she knew but could not elaborate.”

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Madeira: Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal - Starting with Madeira wine and island history
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Madeira: Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal

6.Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 469 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $111

Walk through Funchal with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, Roberto or Isabel, stopping at eight venues for 11 food tastings and six drinks. Try Madeira wine, pork, bolo do caco, poncha, market fruit and local seafood while learning about the island’s food and culture.

“The history was fascinating and the rooftop bar at the end had a beautiful view and food was good!”

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From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk - Starting near Pico do Arieiro
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From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

7.Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours hiking from the high mountains near Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest point. Expect steep steps, exposed sections, wildflowers, ancient heather, and sweeping views. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Rubi are praised for steady pacing and useful advice.

“great guide informative and made the hike much more accessible telling us when it would be harder and knowing when to take breaks was crucial. Also when to take pictures of the best views”

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Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk - The tunnel is part of the adventure
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Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

8.Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · from $41Top rated

From Funchal, follow a guide such as Julia, Gil, or Ruben to Rabaçal’s 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall, then ride a 4x4 through Madeira’s mountain roads to Cabo Girão. Expect an easy but busy levada walk, an unlit 800-meter tunnel, optional lunch, and a €3 skywalk entry.

“good explanation of the area, very beautiful area and easy trail accessible to everybody in normal shape. staff extremely friendly and helpful, all questions answered”

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Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk - Pickup from Funchal and an early start
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Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

9.Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Walk about 10 km across Madeira’s high peaks, starting near Pico do Arieiro and finishing near Pico Ruivo. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Sanna help with steep steps, tunnels, weather changes, and exposed sections. Bring boots, warm layers, water, and a picnic.

“Our guide Sara was very knowledgeable and informative. Her advice and instructions were clear and she organised our trip in an extremely professional way. Her friendly manner undoubtedly made the trip a very pleasant experience.”

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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk - Pico do Areeiro starts the day above the clouds
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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

10.Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · from $71

This eight-hour small-group or private jeep tour links Pico do Areeiro, the Balcões Levada, Santana’s thatched houses, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Guides such as Victor, Miguel, David da Silva, Michael, Ruben, and Severino are praised for lively local commentary and confident driving. Lunch costs extra.

“Superb! Absolutely wonderful guide, lovely levada walk and great offroad treks. The viewpoints and local information was fascinating, funny and fun.”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira - From Queimadas into the Laurisilva forest
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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

11.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Follow a guide through Madeira’s Laurisilva forest from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde, passing tunnels, cliff paths, views of Santana and São Jorge, and a waterfall picnic stop. Guides including Alvaro, Afonso, and Philip have led this walk. Bring sturdy shoes, water, food, a torch, and rain gear.

“This tour was really stunning. In winter it would be even better, so I'm told. The views are stunning. The walk is easy. The waterfall at the end is definitely worth every step. Take a flaslight with you and mind your head in the tunnels.”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Pico do Arieiro delivers the high point
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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

12.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend a full day exploring Madeira’s east, with stops in Camacha, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Machico and Pico do Arieiro. Your guide may be Tony, Carlos, Lucy, Michael or another multilingual driver-guide. Expect mountain roads, a levada walk, lunch, wine and rum tasting.

“What a wonderful trip. Lucy our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the island was excellent. We went to what I consider to be the most beautiful areas. The stops were paced well. Our driver was extremely safe ( necessary on some roads). Highly reccomend.”

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Funchal: Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings - Pico dos Barcelos gives you the city first
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Funchal: Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

13.Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · from $26

Travel by small minibus from Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, and Curral das Freiras. You’ll get a 360-degree city view, an easy guarded walk above Nuns Valley, and time for chestnut cake or beer. English, German, and Portuguese guides lead groups of up to eight.

“fantastic trip, spectacular views. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk - Hotel pickup and the drive to Queimadas
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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

14.Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Walk 13 km through Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest to Caldeirão Verde with a multilingual mountain guide. Expect four basalt tunnels, a waterfall lagoon, hotel pickup, and about 4.5 hours on foot. Guides such as Marta, Ruben, and Gabriele have been praised for safety and local insight.

“Martha was a great guide!! Felt so safe all the way!! Beautiful hike!!”

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Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk - The drive into Serra de Água
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Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk

15.Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 154 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Walk 5km beside a Madeira levada through the Serra de Água valley. Expect an easy, mostly flat route, mountain and coastal views, native plants, and a multilingual guide such as Ruby or Patricia. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas, with a café stop often rounding off the four-hour tour.

“We really enjoyed our 5km hike along the Levada in the Serre de Agua Valley with Ruby, who was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The views were spectacular as was the plant-life. Although we were high up, the hike was essentially flat and not too challenging. All capped-off with a relaxing coffee and pastel di nata.”

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