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title: Gastro hike (Private Tour)
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/gastro-hike-private-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 80
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 54
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Private with meals?
rank_in_category: 2 of 24 (Hiking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/gastro-hike-private-tour/
---

# Gastro hike (Private Tour)

**Guidekin's take:** Combine mountain trails with regional kebab and poncha at local restaurants on a private tour for your party. Private transport, lunch, dinner and drinks are included, while gratuities are excluded. 5 from 54 reviews at €80 per person for 5h.

**Private with meals?:** Book Gastro hike for a private hike with transport and meals: 5h total at €80 per person, 5 from 54 reviews; minimum two people. Trade-off: Per person pricing; minimum two people. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 24 in Hiking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Being able to enjoy a cultural, gastronomic, mountain hiking experience, and the history and biodiversity of the island as a real place.
Our activity will take you to eat like a local, in the restaurants that locals go to. Eat a regional kebab, drink a poncha, all this as a true Madeiran does, along trails little used by those who visit us.
Get to know the story told by a certified guide born and raised on the island.
Have a social and economic impact on local communities, thus bringing sustainability to our activity.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 139 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 11:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner
- Children from €30: ages 6 to 13

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 139 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €80 per person for the Gastro hike option; other options up to €95
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hiking Island
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 11:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

5.0 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 54.

- 5 stars: 54 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local knowledge, quiet trails and food; some walks include a steep final climb

**Praised:**
- Friendly guiding with detailed knowledge of Madeira's plants, history and daily life
- Quiet levada and forest trails away from tourist crowds
- Local poncha and traditional meals in neighbourhood bars and restaurants
- Flexible routes and walking pace adapted to individual needs

**Complaints:**
- Some walks include a steep final climb

Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-01-25 to 2026-07-22); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro hike | €80 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Duration: 5 hours Skewered Kia Stonic 2021 Pickup included |
| Weekend | €95 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Duration: 5 hours Lunch or dinner Kia Stonic 2021 Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 139

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Hiking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 24** | €80 | 5h | 5.0 (54) | private |
| [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private |
| [Walk with a local](/portugal/madeira/tours/walk-with-a-local/?format=md) | €55 | 4h | 4.96 (67) | shared |
| [Larano Walking Tour](/portugal/madeira/tours/larano-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.96 (46) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 24 in Hiking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €109, median €48; typical length 7h 15m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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