Madeira · WALKING TOURS
Funchal is built up a hillside, so a walking tour here involves genuine climbing. These 15 are priced by length and grouped by where they start, with a note on which ones use the cable car to avoid the worst of it.
Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, sugar trade, wine, and lesser-known corners on a thoughtful two-hour student-supported walking tour.
“Great tour full of history! Jaoa had a lot of knowledge about the city and historical details. I was the only one on the tour and I appreciate they didn’t cancel. At the end there’s a mini wine tasting. Loved ever part of the tour!”
Walk Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley from Funchal, seeing Risco Falls, 25 Fontes, endemic wildlife, and an 800-meter tunnel with a guide.
“lovely walking tour. beautiful views and everything was prompt and walked at a good pace. great if you don't want to hire a car and still experience the famous walks”
Explore Madeira’s east from Pico do Areeiro to Ponta do Rosto, with a levada walk, Santana houses, rum tasting, and hotel pickup.
“Very good trip. The guide, Guillemo, is a fantastic gu, funny and knowledgeable. Totally worth it.”
See Madeira’s peaks, laurel forest, levada paths, Santana cottages, coastal viewpoints, lunch, and rum tasting on an 8-hour small-group tour.
“Perfect day our guide Carlos was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about our trip would certainly recommend this trip”
Explore Funchal’s old town, market, churches, and wine culture on a relaxed two-hour walking tour led by an English-speaking guide.
“Absolutely brilliant tour, lovely guide Sarah. Would really recommend a tour at the beginning of your stay ..a real insight to Funchal and some great tips on places to visit in Madeira”
Taste Madeira wine, poncha, seafood, sweets, and market produce on a small-group walking tour through Funchal.
“Mixture of solos, groups. guide was knowledgeable and funny and it was really interesting. I didn't understand the sit down for bowls of pork but the rest was really appropriate”
Hike Madeira’s highest peaks from Funchal to Pico Ruivo with a guide, van transfers, dramatic views, plants, stairs, and practical tips.
“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…”
Explore Madeira’s 25 Fontes waterfalls, an 800-meter tunnel, Cabo Girão Skywalk, and rugged 4x4 roads on a full-day tour from Funchal.
“Overall the tour was great. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and looked after us very well. Lunch was well organised and not overly expensive. I removed a star as we were a bit disappointed that part of the tour was omitted as we didn’t stop at Baia de Camara de Lobos.”
Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a guide, Funchal pickup, dramatic views, ancient heather forest, and practical mountain tips.
“Sara was great, provided us with information about the Madeira Vegetation. She was very friendly, patience and knowledgeable about her job as tour guide. I will recommend her without a doubt. Our original hike was to hike Pico Arieiro but because the landslides and closure of the trail for repairs Pico Ariero was canceled. . They offered us to hike Pico Ruivo, our hike was shortened by the circumstances but still it was a nice hike with amazing views.”
Explore Madeira by jeep from Pico do Areeiro to Santana, with a levada walk, rum distillery, off-road trails, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Severino is the best guide and driver you can find!”
Walk Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada through Laurisilva forest, tunnels, cliffs, and waterfalls with transport, guide, and picnic time included.
“Guide was very knowledgable, friendly and fun. Excellent value for money. Extra equipment provided. Easy pick up points close to accommodation. Highly recommended”
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.”
See Funchal, Eira do Serrado, and chestnut-rich Curral das Freiras on a relaxed three-hour small-group mountain tour.
“we had a lovely afternoon tour to the Nuns Valley. it also included a brief visit to Pico do Barcelos. The very informative,friendly driver was really nice and picked us up at our Hotel. Look out for madeira discoveries tours . As a footnote another firm we first looked at and cancelled was Lido tours who also do this tour and cram as many people into their minibus like sardines. they also make you walk to a pick up point of their choice. So Im so glad we changed our booking to MADEIRA DISCOVERIES.cheaper,nicer so thank you for a great time,Read more”
Review of Madeira's Caldeirão Verde levada walk, with forest scenery, four tunnels, a waterfall, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“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!”
Walk Madeira’s Serra de Água Valley on an easy 5km levada trail with mountain views, native plants, hotel pickup, and multilingual guides.
“Very gentle, peaceful walk in the forest. Flat as a pancake 99.9% of the duration. Serene way to end our holiday. Patricia (hope that’s the right spelling) was lovely and knowledgeable and welcoming as our guide.”
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