MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 15 best walking tours on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.
A 2-hour Funchal old-town walk with Madeiran Heritage: Jesuits’ College, sweet factory, Farmers’ Market, sugar stories, wine lodge.
Most Popular“Brilliant learnt a lot of history on the tour highly recommend”
8-hour guided levada hike from Funchal to Levada das 25 Fontes, with hotel pickup, a wet tunnel, and famous cascade views.
“Our guide, Sara, was friendly and knowledge. When our plans had to change, due to closed roads she was calm and kept us informed. The walk along with her confidence and knowledge of the flora and fauna gave us an amazing day in nature. The coffee and poncho stops were very good too.. Great day…”
East Madeira in 7 hours: Pico do Areeiro views, a short levada walk, Santana houses, and free rum tasting at North Mills Distillery.
“Diogo was such an amazing tour guide, very attentive and knowledgeable! We got to spend a good amount of time at all the different spots, and were given some options for things to do at each location. Even with the weather not being the best it was so much fun and for a whole day…”
Madeira’s east highlights in one day: Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana, Faial Skywalk, rum tasting, and epic coastal views.
“Lucy is a perfect, funny guide. We had a great daytrip with her.”
A small-group Old Funchal walking tour with English guide, key sights, market time, and a couple of wine stops, all for under $20.
“Sarah was a lovely guide who took our small group of three on a very enjoyable tour of the old town and its historical sights.”
Madeira food and wine walk in Funchal: 11 tastings, 6 drinks, and 8 stops over 3.5 hours with a small English group.
“The history was fascinating and the rooftop bar at the end had a beautiful view and food was good!”
Guided hike from Funchal to Pico Ruivo and Madeira’s highest peaks, with rare plants, heather forest, and big views. Bring lunch.
“Very efficiently run trip with very knowledgeable helpful guide. Views are spectacular along the entire route. Bring lots of water. They recommend a hat as a lot of the route is in full sun. Excellent trip.”
Jeep and levada day in Madeira: walk the 25 Fontes waterfalls and tunnel, then ride to Cabo Girão’s Skywalk from Funchal.
“Awesome experience. Taking the 4x4 allowed us to have a great levadas walk and fountain experience without the crowds. Also included a very cool trek through a 800m tunnel requiring flashlights. Took us to lunch after at the Jungle Rain, (get the skewers) then through ‘shoRead more”
Guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo mountain walk in Madeira with pickup from Funchal, big views, and flexible routing when trails close.
“Sara was great, provided us with information about the Madeira Vegetation. She was very friendly, patience and knowledgeable about her job as tour guide. I will recommend her without a doubt. Our original hike was to hike Pico Arieiro but because the landslides and closure of the trail for repairs Pico Ariero was canceled. .…”
Jeep safari and Balcões levada hike in eastern Madeira, with Santana houses, a rum distillery, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“So much fun! Our guide Michael was so friendly, funny and informative! Made our last day on the island unforgettable! Definitely will be recommending!”
Guided levada walk in Madeira to Caldeirão Verde waterfalls, with tunnels, lagoon views, and a picnic lunch. Pickup included.
“Even with the rainfall on the return, it was a great tour. Fun guide! He was curtious and compassionate to one of the girls who needed assistance. Glad to see! Loved the tour!”
East Madeira in one long day: levada walk, east-coast viewpoints, Santana villages, rum tasting, and a 3-course lunch included.
“the lunch in Santana was very good. Carlos the guide was excellent, very friendly and knowlegeable. The levada walk can be muddy, you need proper footwear. And it can be very cold at the top of Pico d'Arriero. A wonderful day out, just 7 people.”
Easy half-day walk from Funchal to Nuns Valley, with 360° views, Curral das Freiras chestnuts, and a small-group mini bus.
“Our guide was really friendly and told great stories. Would highly recommend!”
A guided Madeira levada walk through UNESCO Laurissilva to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with tunnels, tunnels, and a 30-minute scenery stop.
“The trip was so beautiful! Our guide, Ruben, and our driver, Carlos, did an amazing job. The guide knew so much about the forest and the Island, gave us planty of time for pictures and many stops to enjoy the nature. The walk was not hurried at all and we stopped for coffee/break before and…”
Easy 5km Serra de Água levada walk with hotel pickup, big south-coast views, and coffee with pastel at the end in Madeira.
“We really enjoyed this light walk on a beautiful landscape. Our guide Natalia explained everything along the walk and we learned about some interesting plants on the island.”
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