Madeira · WALKING TOURS
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Funchal rewards being walked: the old town’s painted doors on Rua de Santa Maria, the market halls, the cathedral, and the steep lanes up towards Monte. Below are the guided walks worth joining, including food-led routes and the ones that finish with a poncha. Start points, walking distance and prices for each.
Walk through Funchal’s old core with stops at the Farmers’ Market, a 19th-century sweet factory, and Jesuit landmarks, for $19.
“Great walk in the old town and a lot of interesting information from the great guide.”
Guided Levada walk from Funchal through Rabaçal Valley, ending at Levada das 25 Fontes with 25 spring cascades and a long wet tunnel.
“It was a great trip, very well planned and organized, and our tour guide Sara talked about Madeira in a very interesting way.”
East Madeira highlights from Pico do Areeiro to Santana and rum tasting at North Mills, with an easy levada viewpoint walk.
“Great tour ! Beautiful views and so much fun . Thanks to William (the guide) who brought so much laughter and joy making the trip enjoyable and unforgettable!”
East Madeira in 8 hours, Pico do Arieiro views, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial skywalk, and Porto da Cruz rum tasting.
“Perfect day our guide Carlos was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about our trip would certainly recommend this trip”
Walk Old Funchal in 2 hours with included entrances and wine tasting, small groups, and an easy first-day history route.
“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”
Sample Madeira wines, poncha, tuna and sweets on a 3.5-hour small group walk through Funchal, with 11 food tastings and 6 drinks.
“Our guide Math was great. He knew a lot about food, trees and plants and about history. We really anjoyed our trip!!!”
Guided hike from Funchal to Pico Ruivo and Madeira’s highest peaks, with van transfers, plant spotting, and nonstop views in 8 hours.
“Honestly I wasn't looking forward to this hike, I was already dehydrated and concerned about my fitness level. Our guide was honest from the start and said some parts of the hike were going to be difficult. We set off (jumpers on) the trail is a mixture of steps and paths. The whole way is not steps, which I had read on other reviews. The trail was busy, but not to the point where it was overbearing and the little stops every so often made you get your breath back. The worst part are the metal stairs and if you still have your jumper on at this point, then this…”
Guided Skywalk 4x4 plus the Rabacal 25 Fontes levada walk to waterfalls, ending at Cabo Girão’s glass floor cliff views.
“Trip was very nice. Leon our guide was great. We met great couple from the UK and spent nice day. Levada and views were nice. Amazing waterfalls with small birds around. Restaurant in which we ate was different from others (probably great for kids), food was good, beer nice. Skywalk is great and views were amazing.”
Guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike from Funchal. 10 km mountain walk, small group, big views, plan for weather.
“Wonderful experience. Private tour. Started with Catarina (she was so helpful) and then with our wonderful guide Charlotte and our driver. Pick up time was on time. Charlotte took very good care of us, being that we are a group of 52-62 years olds. She made sure we were ok to very end of the challenging hike. We did Pico do Areeiro -Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira. It was crazy beautiful. We could not have done it without Charlotte. Highly recommended.”
8-hour Madeira mix of Pico do Areeiro views, Balcões Levada walk, Santana thatched houses, rum stop, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Nice experience! I recommend for everyone. Kind and knowledgeable tour guide.”
A guided 4.5-hour levada walk to Caldeirão Verde waterfalls, with hotel pickup, photo stops for Santana and São Jorge, and a picnic view.
“Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to go to this exact Levada, however the one we went to was still nice”
Madeira East tour with levada walk, traditional villages, 3-course lunch, wine, and Porto Cruz rum tasting, plus easy hotel pickup.
“Our guide was charming, informative and took us everywhere!! Lunch was good. Great value for the money”
Easy half-day from Funchal to Nuns Valley, with 360° mountain views, a short walk to a viewpoint, and time in Curral das Freiras.
“it's a very pleasent way to spend half the day. very nice views! beautiful view points”
Hike Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada through UNESCO Laurissilva forest, 4 basalt tunnels, then an emerald waterfall lagoon pool.
“Our guide Marta did everythin to make us feel comfortable during the trip. She explained everything and took great care of us. She did the extra mile to make me feel safe, as I my knee was weak. Special thank to the best guide I ever encountered-Marta!”
Serra de Água Valley levada walk in Madeira, 5 km and easy going, with mountain views, native plants, and a pastry stop at the end.
“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.”
