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title: Walk with a local
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alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/walk-with-a-local/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 67
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared levada or Larano walk
rank_in_category: 3 of 24 (Hiking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/walk-with-a-local/
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# Walk with a local

**Guidekin's take:** Follow Madeira's levadas or the Larano coastal and forest trail, with the route determined by the day's walking schedule. Transport and accident and liability insurance are included; bring lunch and expect a moderate fitness requirement. 4.96 from 67 reviews at €55 per person for 4h–6h.

In our comparison: #3 of 24 in Hiking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

In this experience i'm suggesting some of the most beautiful walking trails in Madeira Island.
All the tours are scheduled in the less busiest day in each area to provide you a calm and relaxing experiences out of the crowds.

The schedule for the week will be the following:
Monday: 25 Fountains and Risco levadas with waterfalls - Distance: 11km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 3
Tuesday: Larano coastal and forest trail - Distance: 11km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 2
Wednesday: Caldeirão Verde Levada - Distance: 13km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 3
Thursday: Fanal and Levada dos Cedros - Distance 12km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 4
Friday: Levada do Rei - Distance 10km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 1
Saturday: Ponta São Lourenço - Distance 7km / Difficulty Level (1-5): 2

You can search for these names to have a look at the sceneries before booking.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 130 pickup points
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age 12+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 130 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person for the Walk with a local option; other options up to €75
- Duration: 4h–6h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Trail Tours
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.96 from 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 67 of 67.

- 5 stars: 64 (96%)
- 4 stars: 3 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local knowledge and attentive guiding; some routes have steep, slippery sections.

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations of local plants, birds and levada history
- Small groups with time for questions and individual attention
- Quieter approaches that avoid the busiest paths where possible
- Flexible pacing, rest stops and warnings about trail hazards
- Forest, mountain and waterfall scenery along the walks

**Complaints:**
- Some find the walks manageable, while others find the steps and steep descents demanding
- Slippery slopes and steps on some routes

Written by Guidekin from the 59 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-01-15 to 2026-09-20); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk with a local | €55 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Pickup included |
| Private Tour | €75 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Private Tour: In this option you will not share the tour with other guests. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Personal Accidents and Liability Insurances

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Madeira** (pass by, no stop) - We'll talk about some relevant information about Madeira during the car trip to the start point, have an unforgettable experience by walking in the most magical places of Madeira, and if you want we can finish with a cold or hot drink in some place before dropping you off...
2. **Laurissilva Forest** (pass by, no stop) - Most of our tours pass in some area with this ancient endemic forest. We will do some quick stops along the way to admire, take pictures or eat a snack surrounded by the laurel trees

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- 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: 130

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Hiking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 24** | €55 | 4h–6h | 4.96 (67) | shared |
| [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 |
| [Gastro hike (Private Tour)](/portugal/madeira/tours/gastro-hike-private-tour/?format=md) | €80 | 5h | 5.0 (54) | private |
| [Larano Walking Tour](/portugal/madeira/tours/larano-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.96 (46) | shared |

Ranked #3 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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