The 15 Best Walking Tours in Madeira

Funchal: Old Town Walking Tour - Funchal City Hall and a sweet factory from the 1800s

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

Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, sugar trade, wine culture, and student-supported heritage tour in two easy-paced hours.

“Our guide Hannah was knowledgeable and imparted so much information which we would have never come across or noticed. Really enjoyed the pace and areas covered. In a couple of areas we were given 10 mins to explore before moving on. Hannah was happy to answer any questions and had lots of local useful tips on other places to visit.”

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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

Review of Madeira’s guided Rabaçal Valley levada walk, with 25 Fontes waterfalls, hotel pickup, tunnel crossing, tips, and value advice.

“Lovely walk with lots of information about local plants and wildlife. Plenty of chances to get photos. Guide was very friendly and recommended other things to see and do and places to eat out.”

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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

Explore East Madeira from Pico do Arieiro to Ponta do Rosto, with a levada walk, Santana houses, rum tasting, and Funchal pickup.

“In Madeira for one day on a cruise and booked this trip for the east Madeira guided tour + walk.. We were entertained throughout by our tour guide (William in english).we were several parties making up the group and he referred to us a family. He was really informative, knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure the tour met our needs. It was an experience we will never forget and our day in Madiera made special. thank you William!”

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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

Explore Madeira’s east by minibus, from Pico do Arieiro and a levada walk to Santana, rum tasting, coastal views, and lunch.

“Great trip. Our guide was knowledgeable about the island and also pointed out the fruit, veg and flowers growing along the roadsides. We saw so much in just one day. It was a small group and we had plenty of time at each stop to wander off on our own and do whichever thing suited us best. We especially loved the Levada walk and the views after driving up above the cloud level. Really good value for money and a great introduction to Madeira”

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Old Funchal Walking Tour

5.Old Funchal Walking Tour

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

Explore Funchal’s old town, churches, market, history, and Madeira wine on this friendly two-hour walking tour for $19.83.

“A light hearted and informative insight into the history of Funchal and Madeira. Enjoyed the guided stories and ability to keep us together despite the rain showers that day”

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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

Taste Madeira wine, poncha, seafood, sweets and local specialties on a small-group walking tour through Funchal.

“Small group, great food and guide was gull of amazing info!”

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From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

7.Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

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

Review of Madeira’s Peaks Mountain Walk from Funchal, including Pico Ruivo, steep stairs, weather changes, guides, transport, and value.

“Weather was excellent. The temperature was cool enough for walking. A linear walk like this would be to complex to sort out yourself. Our guide Charlotte was excellent and very patient.”

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Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk - The tunnel is memorable, but prepare for it

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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

Review of Madeira’s 25 Fontes levada walk, 4x4 mountain drive, Cabo Girão Skywalk, guides, costs, tips, and tour drawbacks.

“Enjoyed this experience thoroughly! Knowledgeable and passionate guide. Good timing getting to the falls before all the other groups.”

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Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

9.Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · from $71

Review of Madeira’s 8-hour Jeep safari, Balcões Levada walk, Santana houses, rum distillery, and Ponta de São Lourenço for $71.

“Very unique tour because of Victor’s personality, knowledge and driving ability.”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

10.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

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

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk, with forest paths, tunnels, waterfall views, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“We got exactly what we paid for (except a hotel pick up). Alvaro was a great and funny guide who offered loads of information. We would have preferred a self guided tour, but this tour actually pleasantly surprised us.”

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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

11.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Review of Madeira’s East Island Tour with levada walk, mountain views, lunch, rum tasting, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Interesting itinerary, perfect weather and excellent guide on an historic anniversary day. Enjoyed the lunch in Santana and rum factory tour afterwards., Only sorry we had to return early to our ship.”

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Funchal: Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

12.Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · from $26

See Funchal from above, walk to a Nuns Valley viewpoint, and taste chestnut treats on a small-group Madeira mountain tour.

“It was amazing expecially the view of the mountains from the view point over looking Nuns Valley. Its very good for the mind. Loved!!! The tour guide was explaining about the different stops on the way. Got us there and back safely as the roads are quite narrow....”

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Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

13.Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

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

Review the Caldeirão Verde levada walk in Madeira, with tunnels, forest, waterfall, guide tips, transport details, fitness advice, and value.

“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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