East Madeira: Enjoy Mesmerizing Views with Guided Balcões Levada Walk

Take in the breathtaking vistas of Pico Areeiro.
Appreciate the stunning scenery of Madeira Island’s Eastern region.
Get to know about the characteristic Santana Houses.
Explore the Madeira Rum during a complimentary tasting at the North Mills Distillery

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pico Do Areeiro - Start your journey at the stunning Pico do Areeiro, the third-highest peak in Madeira, reaching 1,818 meters. From this vantage point, take in the expansive mountain vistas and dramatic landscapes that set the stage for the day.
  • Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio - Next, head to Ribeiro Frio, where you can embark on a delightful 40–45…
What's Included
  • Certified Guides
  • Comprehensive Insurance as per Portuguese law
  • Complimentary Funchal Area Pickup
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee in paid places
Location
Teleférico-Término
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kathy
Mar 10, 2026
Great views and scenery! - Well planned, beautiful vistas and interesting stops. Friendly and informative guide. Fantastic lunch spot. Highly recommend!
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Garry
Mar 7, 2026
Great trip relaxed pace great sights - Small group tour, seven of us, touring the east of the island. The itinerary was changed to make the most of the day to give us the best experience. Feeding the birds after the levada walk was a highlight followed by a cracking lunch. Relaxed pace with a great guide.
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Departure40301662788
Feb 28, 2026
Very pleased - This was very good, a lot for the money!
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Stephen_h
Feb 24, 2026
A great trip with stunning scenery. - Joanna was a great and experienced guide. Knowledgable and considerate and a very good driver. The tour was orientated in such a way that we didn’t feel as if we were in a convoy. A great trip with stunning scenery.
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R8456xapetrad
Feb 20, 2026
Beautiful tour - It was a very nice tour and William was a fun and reliable driver.
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933lukasu
Feb 20, 2026
Well organised East Madeira day tour - Well organised and fun tour of the most important objects to visit in East Madeira. This is a whole day experience in a small group. Includes a nice 0.5-1h long levada walk and time for some good lunch at the local restaurant with affordable prices.
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N3179ymanng
Feb 18, 2026
Eastern Madeira Highlights - We had an amazing day out on this tour. It was just the right amount of sightseeing and gave enough to get a good feel for the highlights of the eastern part of the island. The lunch at a local restaurant was delicious and a great way to finish the walk, which was beautiful. Getting up above the clouds at the end was truly breathtaking. Overall, highly recommend this tour.
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Kenneth
Mar 15, 2026
Good tour, views, and food in Eastern Madeira - Good tour, travelling to many Eastern Island landmarks. Weather can be inhibiting, and we had a bit of rain so dress for conditions with sturdy footwear. Interesting and scenic, though quite short stop offs and a lot of time spent in the transport van. High point was the lunch stop off where we indulged in the freshly fired Espetada beef on the skewer after our Levada walk, which worked up a bit of an appetite. Our driver was pleasant, good humoured, and provided plenty of information on the key landmarks, eco system and geography of the East Madeira region.
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Gbfreak93
Mar 11, 2026
Worthwhile destinations, the tour lives on a good rider! - Nice tour depending on the driver, the tour is really nice and varied, had a little bad luck with the driver (booked through get your guide). Little information and very bossy. The tour itself, including the Levada hike, which is also good for inexperienced, and the other destinations are worth it! At noon there were plenty of options to eat in Santana. I liked the rum tasting, it is not a sales event, who doesn't like rum, the delicious chocolate cookies still stay there!
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Margaretpb7318wk
Mar 20, 2026
Disappointing in bad weather - We were picked up on time from our hotel by a very pleasant driver who did her best to make the day work. Unfortunately the weather was terrible - storm Therese - so some parts of the mountains could not be accessed and the Levada walk was closed. It felt like a lot of driving in the mist and rain for little purpose. The stops that we did make were crowded with other vans and people all trying to see the same things. Our driver was lovely, but did not provide much commentary and we couldn’t hear her well in the back - a microphone would have helped. I’m sure it would have been a different experience in good weather
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).