On Foot · MADEIRA WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours in Madeira cap their group size and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Funchal’s Old Town Walking Tour, with markets, churches, Madeira wine, local history, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Annabelle was friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was varied and interesting. A great introduction to Funchal”
Review of Madeira’s guided Rabaçal Valley levada walk, with 25 Fontes waterfalls, an 800-meter tunnel, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Excellent trip with knowledgeable guide. The Rabaçal Valley is beautiful and well worth visiting during a trip to Madeira.”
Explore Madeira’s east on a 7-hour tour from Funchal, with Pico do Arieiro views, a levada walk, Santana, rum tasting, and coastal stops.
“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.”
Review of Madeira’s East Island Tour, with Pico do Arieiro, a levada walk, Santana, lunch, rum tasting, and practical booking tips.
“The trip was really good, the guide was friendly. The food that was included was good also. I would definitely recommend”
Taste Funchal through Madeira’s food, wine, markets, and local stories on a four-hour walking tour with flexible dietary options.
“Excellent tour. We learned a lot about the local culture and food. Would highly recommend!”
Explore Funchal through Madeira wine, local food, market fruit, poncha, chocolate, and seafood on this lively 3.5-hour walking tour.
“Robert was a superb guide.Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humour.Food and drink was lovely and perfect portions as other food tours can be too filling.Would highly recommend this tour and Robert certainly added to our 5 star tour.We shared the tour with 7 Germans who also added to a great morning.A pleasure and would love to do again someday.”
Review of Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk from Funchal, with Pico Ruivo views, trail difficulty, transport details, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“Very good value for money. The tour guide and the transport was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. I can highly recommend!”
Madeira Jeep safari with Pico do Areeiro, Santana, a levada walk, rum distillery, and Ponta de São Lourenço for $72.
“Miguel was a brilliant guide, passionate and enthusiastic to share so much information about everything we passed. A well balanced trip with gentle walk and beautiful view points. Didn’t realise we would stop at a restaurant for lunch in Sentana, maybe I miss read. Sentana itself seemed only a tourist trap and lacked charm. Miguel puts a lot into his work and it shows. Recommend”
Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada walk, with waterfall views, tunnels, guide service, costs, difficulty, and practical packing tips.
“Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to go to this exact Levada, however the one we went to was still nice”
Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada walk, with forest scenery, tunnels, waterfall, practical tips, price, and fitness advice.
“Our guide Gabriele was very friendly and knew a lot about the local nature. Our driver Carlos was also really nice. The scenery was amazing and we got to enjoy our lunch sitting looking at the amazing waterfall. My only criticism is that I would've like if Gabriele had stopped us as a group every now and then to give us some local history, unless you were walking right behind him you couldn't hear anything ad we didn't stop very often. Other than that a very enjoyable walk :-)”
Review of Madeira’s easy 5km Serra de Água Valley levada walk, with mountain views, native plants, hotel pickup, guides, and practical tips.
“super walk and competant and open minded, sympathetic guide.”
Review of Madeira’s 25 Fountains levada walk, jeep ride, Paul da Serra lunch stop, and Cabo Girão views, with practical tips and value advice.
“Our guide Ruben was very welcoming, informative and the drive with the jeep was fun. Thank you!”
Review the Paradise Valley Levada Walk in Madeira, with forest paths, village views, local terraces, guide details, and practical tips.
“Last Tuesday I did this easy and relaxed levada walk. I joined a small, friendly group with people from Germany, Finland, and Sweden. The guide was very kind, patient, and sweet”
Review of Madeira’s private tuk tuk tour to Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão, with practical advice on views, guides, price, comfort, and value.
“The guided tuk tuk tour with Carla in Camara de Lobos was absolutely amazing! Her local expertise and passion for sharing the history and culture of the region truly enriched our experience. The stunning landscapes combined with her captivating anecdotes made this excursion a memorable one. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Madeira!”
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