Best Walking Tours in Funchal

Discover the beauty of Funchal on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Funchal by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Funchal

Old Funchal Walking Tour in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (462 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.60

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Your 2-hour tour to the emblematic monuments of this part of the town will be guided by a former university student or a European volunteer (European Voluntary Service - part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme) integrated in this project, developed at the University of Madeira. This will be a university project with a side that will most certainly fascinate you.

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Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro  in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (277 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.63

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Self Guided Hiking - Experience the most amazing natural scenery as you walk from mountain to mountain on a hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Walk at your own pace with total freedom as you enjoy the fantastic views.

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Levada da Referta - Castelejo in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (41 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Taking place in the small village of Porto da Cruz you can admire various crop plantation and study the locals way of living. The fields and their unique shapes make you wonder at how the agriculture is cleverly done.

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Levada Serra D´Agua in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (20 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Superb views of the south coast with agriculture fields following the levada do norte, one of the most important levadas in Madeira for distribution of the water from the north to the south coast

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Maroços - Mimosa Valley in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This walk situated in Machico, an easy path along the levada where you will see some locals along the the way going about their everyday tasks such as maintaining their land and animals. At the different times of the year an abundance of flowers can be admired

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Paradise Valley Beauty Walk in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

The perfect tour to start your vacation! A wonderful walk in the Levada of Serra do Faial, with more than a century. It begins in the Valley of Paradise and ends in Rochão. Along the way you will see cultivated land, spectacular gardens and beautiful landscapes on the village of Camacha. A stunning tour that will give another value to your island vacation.

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Mimosa Valley Walk in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

The Levada dos Maroços takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery of the cultures and traditions of Madeira. The beautiful landscapes of this route are mainly composed of agricultural land and crops carefully worked, complemented with views over the city of Machico.

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Rota do Açucar - Levada Nova (Half Day Walk) in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.24

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This rumble starts in Tabua place and is a Levada Walk with the goal of watching the many tilth and traditions. Is also possible, to watch agricultural land, carefully cultivated by their owners. The villages, compose an exceptional landscape and, over this accessible watercourse we can have a perception about Ribeira Brava County. This section is, without a doubt, the best place to admire the Sugar Cane plantations (Saccharum).

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Levada do Norte Quinta Grande Levada walk in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This  Levada walkst starts at the intersection of the regional road with Levada do Norte, somewhere between Garachico and a little below Cabo Girão. levada with the municipal road on the Boa Morte site (Ribeira Brava parish) or the Ribeira Brava village. Thus, the duration of 2 hours of 6 km

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Rota do Vinho - Wine Route (Half Day Walk) in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.24

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This amazing Levada is made through a part of Levada do Norte, one of the biggest and most important Levadas of the island. It beggins in Garachico taking the walker until Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. During the walk it's possible to appreciate the fantastic views of Câmara de Lobos and the rich and luxuriant vineyard plantations of some of the most known Madeira Wine.

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Vale Paraíso - Rochão (Half Day Walk) in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.24

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Discover a hidden forest right on the back hills of Funchal, a journey filled with tones of green and lushful vegetation and wild flowers. The perfect walk to start your holidays. While you pass through the cultivated fields, learn more about our agriculture and traditions. You shall have spectacular views over Camacha.

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Maroços - Vale das Mimosas (Half Day Walk) in Funchal

Funchal , Madeira

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.24

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Deep in Machico valley, also known as the Mimosa valley, you will walk on the maintenance path in Maroços levada. Approximately 5km of natural beauty and unique agriculture fields.

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Local Tips for Funchal

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Funchal at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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