Walking & Hiking Tours in Madeira

Walking tours in Madeira mostly start in Funchal, and that's the right call. A walk through the old town, past the Mercado dos Lavradores and the streets behind the cathedral, hands you the island's flavours fast, with a local guide who knows which poncha bar and pastry counter is worth your time.

When you compare Madeira walking tours, decide whether you want food and wine front and centre or a wider sightseeing loop. Funchal food walks pair tastings of bolo do caco, scabbard fish and Madeira wine with the market and harbour; a highlights route adds the Monte toboggan run, the botanical gardens and the cable car over the bay. Small-group walks keep the pace easy, while a private guide-led tour bends the itinerary around you. Most run half-day, with hotel pickup on the wider trips.

10 Madeira walking tours from €16. Small-group and private, half-day with free cancellation on most - easy to book online.