The 14 Best Walking Tours in Madeira

1.Old Town Walking Tour

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

A 2-hour Funchal Old Town walk with markets, a 19th-century sweet factory, wine, sugar stories, and student-support.

“This a great way to start your holiday, get your bearings & learn more about the city's history & culture. Good to know too that your money is going straight into the University's Student Welfare Fund. Our group was very small - just three solo women travellers and our guide, Evalina, who's currently on a gap year from the Czech Republic. She was very knowledgeable for someone who's only been in Funchal for a month, spoke impeccable English, and gave us a little time to wander around the market independently. The tour took us into two impressive churches, past the Bishop's house, up the little street with all the painted…”

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2.Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

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

Guided Levada dos 25 Fontes walk through Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley from Funchal, with hotel pickup, levada history, and 25 spring cascades.

“Amazing day out and lots of walking but worth it, great views and the waterfalls are out if Jurassic Park film. The whole walking tour was informative and well organised, lots of uphill and though mostly downhill expect some tricky areas and walking shoes a must. Perfect weather today with cool breeze and no rain, perfect for hiking. Highly recommend the walk and a great way to see the island and its hidden gems.”

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3.East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

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

East Madeira in 7 hours: Pico do Areeiro views, a Ribeiro Frio levada walk, Santana houses, and free rum tasting.

“An incredible tour of the East of the island with our lovely guide Bruna. Bruna was both friendly and informative ensuring that everyone on the journey was happy and enjoying the day. My favourite stop was the Levada walk leading to a stunning viewpoint. An amazing trip for the price. Highly recommend. Thank you Bruna for a great day!”

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4.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 800 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Madeira East Island Tour with Pico do Arieiro, UNESCO laurel forest levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial Skywalk, and Porto da Cruz rum tasting.

“Well organised tour with lots of interesting stops included in the itinerary - so you can see a lot of Madeira in a single day. The guide, Gamma, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insights throughout including about nature and places we just passed by in between stops. Also after I left my reading glasses in the van, they called me ASAP before I even realised and Gamma drove back to hand them over in a location I was at. Overall, a great tour and excellent service!”

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5.Old Funchal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19.83

A 2-hour guided walk through Old Funchal, from Jesuit landmarks and the Mercado dos Lavradores to cathedral stops and a wine tasting.

“Good experience with a very knowledgeable guide. However the point of meeting although known locally as the Jesuits College, is actually the University of the Jesuits on the side entrance and this should be made clear on the instructions of where to meet.”

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6.Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal

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

Funchal food and wine walking tour with 11 tastings and 6 drinks, including Madeira wine, poncha, market fruit, and seafood.

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

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7.Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

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

Guided hike from Funchal to Pico Ruivo and Madeira’s high peaks, with van transfers, big views, and plant spotting. Bring food and water.

“Absolutely amazing experience, highlight of our trip. Sara our guide and Nunu (?!) the driver where most professional & courteous. Highly recommending Lido Tours. They were prompt on picking us up from a location clearly communicated in advance. Sara was very knowledgeable of the hike, giving up plenty of information about the mountains, plants, birds. You could tell she takes a lot of pride in her job and her home island. The hike is challenging but rewarding. Lots of steps, but plenty of breaks. It is a popular route so there are many other people usually, including other groups, so at times the route needs to be navigated with care…”

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8.Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52.02Top rated

Guided Madeira peak walk from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with Funchal pickup, 10 km hiking, and massive panoramic views.

“The views are astonishing. A challenging hike not to be underestimated. The route was busy and it's a shame some people use the mountain as a toilet and leave their evidence behind!”

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9.Santana Jeep Safari and Referta Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Madeira jeep safari plus Referta levada walk, with Pico do Areeiro views, Santana triangular houses, Porto da Cruz rum, and São Lourenço cliffs.

“Trip was everything i had expected. Great day for all. Lunch stop very good was shocked how good ot was. Great value for money. Full day down to last minute. Guide funny .clearly enjoyed his job. Only problem once booked on line very hard to mske contact. Had to go to agencies in funchal to get help when checking pick up point. Wouldnt book on line in future. Will wait till in maderia and ask for david our driver an what his next trip will be when in we back in Maderia. Cant fault trip tho”

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10.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

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

Guided Madeira levada walk from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde: 4.5-hour hike, tunnels, waterfall picnic, and hotel pickup for $46.

“Unfortunately, due to heavy rain we couldn't do this walk. But, our guide recommended that we do another one - Levada do Rei, São Jorge so we don't miss much. It was beautiful, even though we had rain there, as well, for half the trip. Afonso ( I think!), our guide was great with a very good sense of humor.”

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11.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66.38

An 8-hour Madeira east coast day trip with Santana, Camacha, a levada walk, and a 3-course lunch plus wine, capped by rum tasting.

“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.”

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12.Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

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

Join a 7-hour Madeira levada walk through UNESCO Laurissilva Forest, through 4 tunnels, to the emerald lagoon of Caldeirão Verde.

“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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13.Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk

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

Easy 5km guided levada walk in Madeira’s Serra de Água Valley, with native plants, big views, and hotel pickup in 4 hours.

“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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14.Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52.02

Follow Madeira’s Levada trail to 25 Fontes and Risco waterfall, with hotel pickup, a small group, and expert guide-led pacing.

“Fantastic day. The guide was knowledgeable and the views spectacular . Well worth a visit. Thank you”

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