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15 Walking Tours in Madeira Worth Booking

35 tours  ·  from $19

The 15 best walking tours in Madeira you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour - Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas and the embroidery story
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Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour

1.Old Town Walking Tour

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

Meet at the University of Madeira’s Jesuits’ College for a small-group walk through Funchal. You’ll see City Hall, the Farmers’ Market, Santa Maria Street, churches, fortifications and a traditional wine lodge, with guides such as Annabelle, Elias and Elea bringing the city’s past to life.

“Our guide was very well prepared and gave us a lot of useful information about Funchal. She is a volunteer from France and we were very impressed with her knowledge and the clarity with which she conveyed historical and current facts about the city. She was one of the best local guides we have ever had.”

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Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley - From Funchal to Paul da Serra
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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 guides such as Sara or Ruby for an eight-hour levada walk from Funchal to Rabaçal Valley. Expect waterfalls, endemic plants, steep steps, a wet 800-meter tunnel, hotel pickup, and a moderate hike best suited to walkers with sturdy shoes and good knees.

“An excellent trip if you want to explore the Risco and 25 Fonts levada trails with an experienced guide. The terrain is mixed - expect stepped downhill terrain (which can be slippery when raining), uphill stretches (moderate intensity) and flat stretches, including an 800m tunnel section. Wear sturdy shoes and pack a raincoat. Our guide Sara was friendly and passionate about sharing her knowledge with the group. We gained lots of valuable insights and Highly recommend.”

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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk - Pico do Arieiro: a high start at 1,818 meters
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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

Spend seven hours touring East Madeira with guides such as Bruna, Guilherme, Diego, and Joana. You’ll see Pico do Arieiro, walk a short levada trail near Ribeiro Frio, visit Santana and Faial, taste sugarcane rum in Porto da Cruz, and finish at Ponta do Rosto.

“we had the best guide en driver, Bruna. So thank you for the amazing Day. we did see a lot off things. she told us a lot off the island. so again, many thanks.”

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk - From Funchal to the high point at 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

Travel Madeira’s east in a small, air-conditioned minibus with a local guide such as Lucy, Carlos, or Tony. Reach Pico do Arieiro at 1,818 meters, walk the Balcões levada, visit Santana and Porto da Cruz, enjoy lunch on the shared tour, and take in coastal views.

“I enjoyed this tour a lot! Toni was a wonderful guide, highly recommended!:)”

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Old Funchal Walking Tour - Starting at the Jesuits’ College
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Old Funchal Walking Tour

5.Old Funchal Walking Tour

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

Start at the Jesuits’ College and walk through central Funchal with a small group of up to 10 people. Expect churches, the farmers’ market, painted doors, historic squares, student guides such as Sarah, Dulce, Agnes, and Elena, plus a short Madeira wine tasting.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. As this was our first time in Funchal it was a great way to see the city and find out about its history. Would definitely recommend”

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Madeira: Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal - Carne vinho e alhos at a local restaurant
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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

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Funchal with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, Roberto, or Isabel. Visit eight venues for 11 food tastings and six drinks, including Madeira wine, poncha, bolo do caco, honey cake, market fruit, and local seafood.

“Our tour was informative and good idea to do on your first day to get to know Funchal. However we did have my son with us who had a nut allergy and on other Street food tours the food had been adapted to allow for this but this tour didn't.”

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From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk - From Funchal to the high trailhead
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From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

7.Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

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

Travel by air-conditioned van from Funchal to Madeira’s high peaks, then hike from Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo and Achada do Teixeira. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Rubi lead the demanding route, explain local plants and history, and adjust the plan when mountain weather turns poor.

“Awesome day Charlotte was very supportive, knowledgeable and was always cheerful Loved the walk , great company”

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Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk - The tunnel you need to prepare for
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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

Join guides such as Gil, Ruben, Julia, or Daniel for a full day through Madeira’s Rabaçal region. Walk the 25 Fontes and Risco trails, pass through an 800m tunnel, ride a 4x4, stop for lunch, and finish at Cabo Girão’s glass skywalk.

“Fabulous trip nice walk to the 25 Fountains with lots of information about the area and it’s habitat Stopped for lovely lunch afterwards then we went for a tour of the west side finishing off in the SkyWalk Plenty of time to enjoy each section of the trip Very well organised and excellent guide I would highly recommend the trip”

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Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk - The route between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo
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Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

9.Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

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

Walk 10 km from Pico do Arieiro toward Madeira’s highest point, Pico Ruivo, with a professional guide and Funchal pickup. Expect steep steps, tunnels, old heather forest, sharp mountain drops, and huge views. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Sanna are praised for safety and clear advice.

“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 at 1,818 meters
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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

Spend a full day touring eastern Madeira by jeep, from Pico do Areeiro and the Balcões Levada to Santana’s thatched homes, Porto da Cruz rum, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Guides including Victor, Miguel, David, and Severino are praised for lively local insight. Pickup is available in Funchal and Caniço.

“A great activity in Madeira! Ruben was very friendly and we enjoyed the insights he gave us about the island. Timely pickup from the accommodation and the ride was very enjoyable.”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira - Three tunnels and plenty of water
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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 from Queimadas Forest Park along Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada for 4.5 hours. Expect Laurisilva forest, narrow paths, low tunnels, waterfalls, Santana views, and a picnic stop near the green lagoon. Alvaro, Afonso, and Philip are among the guides praised for humor and helpful advice.

“One of the best hikes on Madeira for seeing the Laurisilva Forest!”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Ribeiro Frio and Madeira’s laurel forest
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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 about eight hours touring Madeira’s dramatic east, from Camacha and Pico do Arieiro to Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Faial, Porto da Cruz, and Machico. You’ll get a levada walk, a three-course lunch, wine, rum tasting, and a driver-guide such as Tony, Carlos, Lucy, or Michael.

“Full day of unbelievable views of the ocean, natural pools you can swim in, waterfalls. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t allow to go on Levada walk or see the Forest, so can’t comment on these. Chose lunch option and it was a 3-course feast, plus wine!”

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Funchal: Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings - Pico dos Barcelos gives you the wide view 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 from Funchal in a small minibus for a 360-degree Pico dos Barcelos stop, mountain views at Eira do Serrado, and an easy path above Curral das Freiras. Guides such as Norbert and Benjamin provide commentary in English, German, or Portuguese. The tour includes pickup and limits the group to eight.

“A really great half day tour, Benjamin our driver was really good and gave us lots of information regarding our visit during the tour, also thought it was very good value for money”

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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk - Starting Beside the Thatched House at Queimadas
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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

14.Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

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

Walk 13km through Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest to Caldeirão Verde, passing four basalt tunnels and an emerald lagoon. A multilingual mountain guide leads the 4.5-hour route, with hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and time at the waterfall included. Bring sturdy shoes, food, water, and rain gear.

“It was really good and Marta explained everything carefully emphasising the importance of safety. Unfortunately as we were coming back to the minibus the rain came on very heavy and everyone got soaked. Also minibus seating was a bit cramped for six footers among us. But apart from that really enjoyable.”

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Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk - Following the Levada Through Fields and Forest
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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

Follow a mostly flat 5km levada through Serra de Água with a multilingual guide such as Ruby, Patricia, or Natalia. Expect forest, plantations, native plants, and views toward Encumeada, Ribeira Brava, Campanário, and the south coast, plus a cafe stop after the walk.

“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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