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title: Hiking Tours & Levada Walks in Madeira
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/
type: tour_collection
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 40
reviews_total: 1263
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/
---

# Hiking Tours & Levada Walks in Madeira

> **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) | Hiking Tours, Nature & Wildlife, Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €385 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (72) | 6h | daily exc Mon | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 2 | [Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-do-caldeir-o-verde-self-guided-hike-in-madeira/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife | €42 per person | 4.91 (120) | 6h | daily 08:15–10:45 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 3 | [Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-half-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/?format=md) | Nature & Wildlife, Private Tours, Jeep & 4x4 Tours | €385 per group/vehicle | 4.93 (42) | 5h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pt |
| 4 | [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, Hiking Tours | €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 |
| 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) | Hiking Tours, Nature & Wildlife | €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 | [Madeira Top Sunrise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/?format=md) | Sunrise & Sunset Experiences | €55 per person | 4.79 (153) | 4h 30m | daily 04:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 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) | Hiking Tours | €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) | Hiking Tours | €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) | Hiking Tours, Canyoning & Adventure, Sunrise & Sunset Experiences | €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) | Hiking Tours | €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) | Hiking Tours, Nature & Wildlife | €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.
- **Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira** — A self guided day on the Caldeirão Verde levada: a morning pickup in Funchal, Caniço or Garajau, a drive to the trailhead and the return transfer, with the tunnels, waterfalls and the lake walked at your own pace. There is no guide; the trail entry fee is paid at the start. 4.91 from 120 reviews at €42 per person for 6h.
- **Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West** — A private half day four wheel drive with a local guide, choosing the east with Pico do Arieiro and the Nuns' Valley or the west with the Boca dos Namorados viewpoint, with insurance and pickup in central Funchal included. Priced per group; food, drinks and the Cabo Girão entry are extra. 4.93 from 42 reviews at €385 per group/vehicle.
- **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.
- **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.
- **Madeira Top Sunrise** — A guided night walk up to Pico Ruivo to watch the sunrise from the top of the island, with torches, insurance, a local guide and hotel pickup by private vehicle. Bring hiking shoes and warm layers; the trail maintenance fee is paid to the ranger at the end, and food is not included. 4.79 from 153 reviews at €55 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
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?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 levada walks & hiking tours in Madeira are available on Guidekin?**

11 levada walks & 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 levada walks & hiking tours in Madeira cost?**

Prices range from €40 to €55 per person. The most affordable option is East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk at €40. The premium choice is Madeira Top Sunrise at €55.

**What are the best levada walks & hiking tours in Madeira?**

Based on 1263 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 levada walks & 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 levada walks & 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 levada walks & 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/levada-hiking/:

| 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/levada-hiking/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?date=2026-10-10&departure=morning

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

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