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title: Walking & Hiking Tours in Funchal
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/walking-tours/
type: tour_collection
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
tours: 10
price_from_eur: 16
reviews_total: 3353
as_of: 2026-09-23
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/walking-tours/
---

# Walking & Hiking Tours in Funchal

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## All 10 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/sunrise-guided-hike-pr1-pico-do-areeiro-pico-ruivo-small-group/?format=md) |  | €100 per person | 4.97 (148) | 6h–8h | daily 06:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 2 | [Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) |  | €53 per person | 4.94 (34) | 6h | Wed Sat 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 3 | [Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/eating-madeira-wine-food-tour-in-funchal/?format=md) |  | €95 per person | 4.87 (234) | 3h 30m | Mon Tue Thu Fri 10:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/jeep-tour-amazing-west-to-natural-pools-full-day/?format=md) |  | €65 per person | 4.86 (942) | 8h | daily | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/it/pt |
| 5 | [Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-stairway-to-heaven-and-pr3-self-guided/?format=md) |  | €30 per person | 4.89 (46) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 6 | [Private Guided Walk Levada 25 Fontes](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/private-guided-walk-levada-25-fontes/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.84 (37) | 5h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 7 | [Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/taste-funchal-food-wine-cultural-tour/?format=md) |  | €93 per person | 4.84 (1006) | 4h | daily exc Sun 10:30–16:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/de/pt |
| 8 | [PR1 - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achadas do Teixeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/pr1-pico-arieiro-pico-ruivo-achadas-do-teixeira/?format=md) |  | €45 per person | 4.81 (109) | 6h 30m | Wed Sat 07:00–07:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 9 | [25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/25-fountains-levada-hiking-tour-in-madeira-raba-al-valley-pr6/?format=md) |  | €48 per person | 4.7 (203) | 7h | Fri Sun 08:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 10 | [Old Funchal Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/old-funchal-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €16 per person | 4.74 (594) | 2h | daily exc Sun 10:00–16:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/de |

## Why each made the list

- **Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group** — A sunrise hike between the two highest peaks with a certified mountain guide in a group capped at eight, with pickup in Funchal and Caniço and poles on request. The trail permit is booked and paid separately with the forestry authority, so check availability before you book. 4.97 from 148 reviews at €100 per person.
- **Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira** — The classic ridge walk from Pico do Arieiro to the island's highest point with an official mountain guide, transport from Funchal and Caniço and insurance included. It is a hard hike with long stairs and needs a high level of fitness; the trail fee, snacks and water are yours. 4.94 from 34 reviews at €53 per person for 6h.
- **Eating Madeira! Wine & Food Tour in Funchal** — A small group food and wine walk through Funchal that works through Madeira fortified wine and the local recipes with a guide, with every tasting, snack and drink in the price. It involves a fair amount of walking, so a moderate level of fitness is expected. 4.87 from 234 reviews at €95 per person for 3h 30m.
- **Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day** — A jeep day that climbs from Câmara de Lobos and the Cabo Girão glass platform through banana terraces and forest to the north coast, with swim stops in the natural pools of Porto Moniz and Seixal. Lunch is a paid stop at a local restaurant; tall or heavy travellers should tell the operator in advance. 4.86 from 942 reviews at €65 per person.
- **Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided** — Transport and a briefing for a self guided sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, a stretch of the ridge trail and the quieter Vereda do Burro after, with pickup at your accommodation. There is no guide on the trail, water and meals are on you, and the trail permit is booked separately. 4.89 from 46 reviews at €30 per person.
- **Private Guided Walk Levada 25 Fontes** — A private walk along the levada from Rabaçal to the twenty five springs and their waterfalls with a driver guide, pickup at your hotel, apartment or the port, and wifi on board. It runs in all weather, so dress for it; food is not included and lunch after the walk is a paid option. 4.84 from 37 reviews at €90 per person for 5h.
- **Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour** — A food walk through old Funchal that pairs traditional dishes with Madeira wine or tea while a qualified guide explains the stories behind each one; drinks and food are all in the price, with non alcoholic choices. Dietary needs must be flagged at booking. 4.84 from 1006 reviews at €93 per person for 4h.
- **PR1 - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achadas do Teixeira** — The classic peak to peak hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achadas do Teixeira with transport in an air conditioned vehicle. The listing says nothing about a guide, the forest tax is extra, and you need a high level of fitness. 4.81 from 109 reviews at €45 per person for 6h 30m.
- **25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)** — A guided levada hike from Paul da Serra down into the Rabaçal valley through the laurel forest, with the Risco waterfall added and a return through a long old tunnel to the south side, by minivan from Funchal and Caniço. The trail fee, water and snacks are extra; it runs rain or shine. 4.7 from 203 reviews at €48 per person.
- **Old Funchal Walking Tour** — A walk through old Funchal led by a former university student or European volunteer from a University of Madeira project, which keeps the price low and the tone informal. It covers the monuments of the old town on foot; you make your own way to the start. 4.74 from 594 reviews at €16 per person for 2h.

## FAQ

**How many walking tours in Funchal are available on Guidekin?**

10 walking tours are available for booking in Funchal on Guidekin. The top-rated is Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group with 4.97/5 from 148 reviews.

**How much do walking tours in Funchal cost?**

Prices range from €16 to €100 per person. The most affordable option is Old Funchal Walking Tour at €16. The premium choice is Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group at €100.

**What are the best walking tours in Funchal?**

Based on 3353 traveler reviews across 10 tours, Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.97/5 (148 reviews).

**How long do walking tours in Funchal last?**

Duration ranges from 2h to 8h. The shortest is Old Funchal Walking Tour at 2h. The longest is Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided at 8h.

**How do I book walking tours in Funchal on Guidekin?**

Browse 10 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most walking tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/walking-tours/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

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- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/walking-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/walking-tours/?date=2026-10-07&departure=morning

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