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title: Hiking Tours & Levada Walks in Madeira
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city: Madeira
country: Portugal
tours: 17
price_from_eur: 35
reviews_total: 1830
as_of: 2026-11-10
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# 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 November 10, 2026.

Levada Walks & Hiking in Madeira: 17 tours, all from the 188 we kept after screening every one of the 1,064 tours Viator lists for Madeira, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared 17 Madeira levada and hiking listings, including guided walks, self guided transfers and private driving tours.

- **First levada?:** [Rabaçal, 25 Fonts](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/?format=md). Start with Rabaçal, 25 Fonts for Risco and a lagoon: 4.94 from 186 reviews at €45 per person; moderate fitness required. Full day, vehicle included. Trade-off: Forest tax is extra. — now €45 per person, 4.94 (186)
- **Short walk?:** [East Madeira with Balcões Walk](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/east-madeira-guided-tour-with-balc-es-levada-walk/?format=md). Choose the Balcões east coast day for a short walk and Funchal pickup: 7h tour, 4.73 from 124 reviews at €40 per person; paid entries extra. Guided east coast day. Trade-off: Paid entries cost extra. — now €40 per person, 4.73 (124)
- **Guide and pickup?:** [25 Fountains, Rabaçal Valley](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/25-fountains-levada-hiking-tour-in-madeira-raba-al-valley-pr6/?format=md). Book Levada Rabaçal and 25 Fountains Walking Tour for a guide and central Funchal/Caniço transfers: 4.7 from 206 reviews at €48 per person; trail fee extra. Insurance included. Trade-off: 7h tour; trail fee is extra. — now €48 per person, 4.7 (206)

Also compared:

- [Serra D'Água Valley Levada Walk](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/serra-d-gua-valley-levada-walk/?format=md): Easy five kilometre walk. Trade-off: 4h tour; pickup from selected hotels only. — now €38 per person, 4.51 (39)
- [Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md): Fit hikers wanting a guide. Trade-off: 6h tour; hard hike with long stairs. — now €53 per person, 4.94 (36)
- [Caldeirão Verde Self Guided Hike](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-do-caldeir-o-verde-self-guided-hike-in-madeira/?format=md): Own pace, 6h outing. Trade-off: Trail entry fee is extra. — now €42 per person, 4.91 (124)
- [25 Fontes & Risco Self Guided Hike](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr6-pr6-1-25-fontes-risco-levada-self-guided-hiking-raba-al/?format=md): Map and Rabaçal transfers. Trade-off: 8h tour; hiking tax paid online separately. — now €43 per person, 4.76 (115)
- [Real Life: Mountains & Levada Walk](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md): Private drive plus short walk. Trade-off: Lunch is paid separately. — now €385 per group/vehicle, 5.0 (72)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 17 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Rabaçal - 25 Fonts](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/?format=md) |  | €45 per person | 4.94 (186) | 4h 30m | Mon Wed Fri 08:00–08:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 2 | [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 |
| 3 | [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 (124) | 6h | daily 08:15–10:45 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 4 | [Levada da Referta - Castelejo](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-da-referta-castelejo/?format=md) |  | €35 per person | 4.98 (48) | 2h | Thu Sun 08:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 5 | [SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) - Shared Tour](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/santana-combo-expedition-jeep-levada-walk-shared-tour/?format=md) | Jeep & 4x4 Tours, Santana | €65 per person | 4.94 (51) | 7h 30m | daily exc Sun 09:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 6 | [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 |
| 7 | [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 (36) | 6h | Wed Sat 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [Madeira Top Sunrise](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/?format=md) | Sunrise & Sunset Experiences | €55 per person | 4.79 (155) | 4h 30m | daily 04:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/pt |
| 10 | [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 | 4.76 (115) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 11 | [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 | 4.78 (339) | 8h | daily 05:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 12 | [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 | 4.68 (40) | 8h | daily 06:00–08:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/pt |
| 13 | [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 (124) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/pt |
| 14 | [PR6 Levada Wood : Rabaçal - 25 Sources](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr6-levada-wood-raba-al-25-sources/?format=md) |  | €65 per person | 4.61 (46) | 7h | Tue Thu 09:00 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 15 | [Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-raba-al-levada-walk-from-funchal/?format=md) |  | €48 per person | 4.72 (167) | 8h | daily 08:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 16 | [Serra D'Água Valley - Levada Walk](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/serra-d-gua-valley-levada-walk/?format=md) |  | €38 per person | 4.51 (39) | 4h | Mon Sat 08:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |
| 17 | [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 (206) | 7h | Fri Sun 08:30 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **Rabaçal - 25 Fonts** — Descend from Paúl da Serra into the Rabaçal valley, following two levadas to the Risco waterfall and a spring-fed lagoon before returning through a tunnel. An air-conditioned vehicle is included; the forest tax is extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.94 from 186 reviews at €45 per person for 4h 30m.
- **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 124 reviews at €42 per person for 6h.
- **Levada da Referta - Castelejo** — Follow Levada da Referta through Porto da Cruz's crop plantations for a look at the village's cultivated fields and local farming. An air-conditioned vehicle and the forest fee are included; the levada section is explored on foot. 4.98 from 48 reviews at €35 per person for 2h.
- **SANTANA Combo Expedition (Jeep & Levada Walk) - Shared Tour** — Combine Pico do Arieiro, off-road tracks in Faial and Santana's thatched houses with a levada walk through agricultural landscapes. A driver-guide and accommodation transfers are included; lunch is optional and costs extra. 4.94 from 51 reviews at €65 per person for 7h 30m.
- **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 36 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 155 reviews at €55 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. 4.76 from 115 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. 4.78 from 339 reviews at €49 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. 4.68 from 40 reviews at €43 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 124 reviews at €40 per person.
- **PR6 Levada Wood : Rabaçal - 25 Sources** — Walk through Rabaçal's laurel and heather vegetation to waterfalls and springs along a levada trail. A certified guide is included; moderate fitness is required, and walking shoes, water and a walking stick are recommended. 4.61 from 46 reviews at €65 per person for 7h.
- **Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal** — Descend from Paul da Serra to Rabaçal, walk to the Risco waterfall and a spring-fed lake, then return through a water tunnel. A qualified guide is included; moderate fitness and shoes with good grip are needed, and nature fees are payable on the day. 4.72 from 167 reviews at €48 per person for 8h.
- **Serra D'Água Valley - Levada Walk** — Walk a selected section of the Serra D'Água Valley levada, with an easy route focused on local plants and wildlife. Guiding and transfers from selected hotels are included; wear shoes with good grip and prepare for changing weather. 4.51 from 39 reviews at €38 per person for 4h.
- **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 206 reviews at €48 per person.

## Other collections in Madeira

- [Jeep & 4x4 Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md) — 63 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/private-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 45 tours
- [Nature & Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/nature-wildlife/?format=md) — 43 tours
- [Porto Moniz](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/porto-moniz/?format=md) — 32 tours
- [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Funchal City Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/funchal/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Santana](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/madeira-whale-watching/?format=md) — 17 tours
- [Canyoning & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/canyoning-adventure/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Family Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/family-tours/?format=md) — 15 tours
- [Snorkeling, Kayak & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/water-sports/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Wine & Gastronomy](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/wine-gastronomy/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/boat-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Sunrise & Sunset Experiences](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/sunrise-sunset/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Classic Cars & Sidecar](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/classic-cars/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Luxury & VIP Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/luxury-tours/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/bike-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Catamaran Tours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/catamaran-tours-madeira/?format=md) — 3 tours
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## FAQ

**Should I choose a levada walk or a mountain hike on Madeira?**

Choose Caldeirão Verde self guided for a levada at your own pace. Take the guided Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo hike if you are fit enough for a hard route with long stairs. For example, Caldeirão Verde Self Guided Hike costs €42 per person, rated 4.91 from 124 reviews; trail entry is extra. Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo costs €53 per person, rated 4.94 from 36 reviews. Explore mountain hikes: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/

**How much do Madeira levada walks cost, and how long should I allow?**

Budget around €48 per person and keep most of a day free. For a short outing, start with Levada da Referta, Castelejo. The median listed tour duration is 6 hours. The middle half of per person prices runs from €43 to €51. For example, Levada da Referta, Castelejo costs €35 per person, rated 4.98 from 48 reviews. Tour duration does not tell you how much time is spent walking. Find short outings: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?duration_max=3 · Filter by tour price: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?price_max=50

**Are Madeira levada walks suitable for children or someone with limited mobility?**

Operator-marked accessible tours on this page: none. For limited mobility, use the Madeira accessibility filter first; for children, choose by walking ability, not the family label. For accessibility, filter first, then confirm with the operator. The kids filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 10 of 17 tours match. This does not establish whether a child can walk the trail. For example, the family format includes Twenty Five Fontes and Risco Self Guided Hike, with a map and Rabaçal transfers: €43 per person, rated 4.76 from 115 reviews. Filter Madeira for accessibility: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?wheelchair=true · Filter strollers and infants accepted: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?kids=true

**Is a private levada tour worth it, and is the price per person?**

Book Real Life: Mountains & Levada Walk for a private drive with a short walk. It is priced per vehicle, so divide the vehicle price by your party size. Per vehicle pricing applies to 2 of 2 private tours, with a median of €385 per vehicle. Shared tours have a median price of €48 per person. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same walk. For example, Real Life: Mountains & Levada Walk costs €385 per vehicle, rated 5 from 72 reviews. Browse private options: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?tour_type=private

**Can I book a levada walk with hotel pickup from Funchal?**

Book the Full Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal for a walk with transport. Hotel pickup is listed for 17 of 17 tours here. For example, Full Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal costs €48 per person, rated 4.72 from 167 reviews. Hotel pickup does not establish coverage of every hotel or a collection time. Find walks with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/levada-hiking/?pickup=hotel

**Are trail fees and lunch included in Madeira levada tour prices?**

Budget for forest tax on Rabaçal, Twenty Five Fonts and for lunch on Real Life: Mountains & Levada Walk. Both cost extra. For example, Rabaçal, Twenty Five Fonts costs €45 per person, rated 4.94 from 186 reviews; forest tax is extra. Real Life: Mountains & Levada Walk costs €385 per vehicle, rated 5 from 72 reviews; lunch is paid separately. Review tour inclusion filters: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/filters/


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