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title: Madeira Hiking Tours & Levada Walks
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/
type: tour_collection
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 33
reviews_total: 1171
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/
---

# Madeira Hiking Tours & Levada Walks

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife, Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Levada Walks & Hiking | €385 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (72) | 6h | daily exc Mon | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 2 | [Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunset-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-pr1-stairway-to-heaven/?format=md) |  | €33 per person | 4.88 (155) | 4h | daily 16:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 3 | [Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | Canyoning & Adventure, Levada Walks & Hiking | €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 |
| 4 | [Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8) - Hiking Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/ponta-de-s-o-louren-o-pr-8-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife | €48 per person | 4.94 (33) | 6h | Tue 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 5 | [Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/stairway-to-heaven-pico-do-areeiro-in-madeira-island/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife, Levada Walks & Hiking | €48 per person | 4.92 (40) | 4h–5h | Wed Sat 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 6 | [PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer-morning-slot/?format=md) | Canyoning & Adventure | €44 per person | 4.8 (35) | 8h | daily 08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 7 | [PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr9-caldeir-o-verde-queimadas-levada-self-guided-hiking-transfer/?format=md) | Levada Walks & Hiking | €43 per person | 4.67 (36) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 8 | [PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr6-pr6-1-25-fontes-risco-levada-self-guided-hiking-raba-al/?format=md) | Levada Walks & Hiking | €43 per person | 4.75 (110) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 9 | [PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-sunrise-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer/?format=md) | Canyoning & Adventure, Sunrise & Sunset Experiences, Levada Walks & Hiking | €49 per person | 4.77 (333) | 8h | daily 05:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 10 | [East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/east-madeira-guided-tour-with-balc-es-levada-walk/?format=md) | Levada Walks & Hiking | €40 per person | 4.73 (120) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 11 | [25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/25-fountains-levada-hiking-tour-in-madeira-raba-al-valley-pr6/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife, Levada Walks & Hiking | €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 |

## Why each made the list

- **Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours** — A private four wheel drive day through the centre of the island aimed at everyday Madeira rather than the viewpoints alone, with off road tracks, a short walk on a quiet levada and tastings of coffee, poncha and local wine. Priced per group; lunch and the Cabo Girão entry are paid on the spot. 5 from 72 reviews at €385 per group/vehicle.
- **Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven** — An evening transfer to Pico do Arieiro with a briefing so you walk part of the ridge trail on your own to the stairway viewpoint and watch the sunset, with pickup in Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos. Water, snacks and the trail fee are extra; not for anyone afraid of heights. 4.88 from 155 reviews at €33 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.
- **Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8) - Hiking Tour in Madeira** — A guided walk along the bare rocky headland at the eastern tip of the island, with views to both coasts, a local guide, minivan transport from Funchal and Caniço and insurance. Moderate fitness is enough; the trail fee, snacks and water are not included and it runs rain or shine. 4.94 from 33 reviews at €48 per person for 6h.
- **Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island** — A demanding guided hike from the Ecological Park of Funchal up the Vereda do Burro to Pico do Arieiro, with a mountain guide, transport from Funchal and Caniço and insurance included. Expect several hours of climbs and stairs; a small trail fee is paid to the guide in cash and snacks are your own. 4.92 from 40 reviews at €48 per person.
- **PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)** — Not a guided walk but a hikers' shuttle: pickup in Funchal to the start at Pico do Arieiro and collection at the Ecological Park at the other end, with a map briefing and the pickup time confirmed the day before. You walk unguided; the trail tax is paid online yourself. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €44 per person.
- **PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer** — Not a guided hike but a shared transfer to the Caldeirão Verde levada: a van of up to eight collects you at your accommodation, drops you at Queimadas with trail instructions and brings you back. The hiking permit is bought online yourself; children under twelve are not taken. 4.67 from 36 reviews at €43 per person.
- **PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal** — A self guided day that gives you enough time to walk both the Twenty Five Fountains and the Risco levadas in the Rabaçal valley, with a map, a route briefing and the minibus there and back. No guide, no meals, and the hiking tax is paid online separately; not for young children. 4.75 from 110 reviews at €43 per person.
- **PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer** — Not a guided hike but a sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro with a map and route briefing, so you walk the ridge to Pico Ruivo at your own pace and get collected at the end. The hiking tax, meals and a guide are not included, and a moderate level of fitness is needed. 4.77 from 333 reviews at €49 per person.
- **East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk** — A guided east coast day that combines Pico do Arieiro and the Santana houses with a short levada walk to the Balcões viewpoint and a free rum tasting at a north coast distillery, with certified guides and free pickup in the Funchal area. Food, drinks and paid entries are extra. 4.73 from 120 reviews at €40 per person.
- **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.

## Other collections in Madeira

- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md) — 30 tours
- [Nature & Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/nature-wildlife/?format=md) — 26 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/private-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [Funchal City Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [Canyoning & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Levada Walks & Hiking](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Porto Moniz](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Classic Cars & Sidecar](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/classic-cars/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Wine & Gastronomy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Santana](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Sunrise & Sunset Experiences](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Catamaran Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/catamaran-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Toboggan Rides](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/toboggan/?format=md) — 1 tours

## FAQ

**How many hiking tours in Madeira are available on Guidekin?**

11 hiking tours are available for booking in Madeira on Guidekin. The top-rated is Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours with 5/5 from 72 reviews.

**How much do hiking tours in Madeira cost?**

Prices range from €33 to €53 per person. The most affordable option is Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven at €33. The premium choice is Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira at €53.

**What are the best hiking tours in Madeira?**

Based on 1171 traveler reviews across 11 tours, Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (72 reviews).

**How long do hiking tours in Madeira last?**

Duration ranges from 4h to 8h. The shortest is Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island at 4h. The longest is PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer at 8h.

**How do I book hiking tours in Madeira on Guidekin?**

Browse 11 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 hiking 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/madeira/hiking-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) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/filters/

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