Levada Walk: Explore Cascades and Tunnels

Embark on an afternoon walk along Levada do Moinho and Levada Nova, offering breathtaking views of Cascata dos Anjos. Discover the history, endemic plants, and stunning landscapes of these famous levadas.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponta do Sol - Exclusive group for 1 to 4 participants.
    Enjoy a walk along Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, featuring a flat circular route totaling 8.5 km. Experience a waterfall, tunnel, levada, and native plants, along with traditional stone walls used for agricultural purposes. Not recommended for those with vertigo.
    Included: pick-up and…
What's Included
  • Small group, maximum 4 people
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Safe experience
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Portugal tourism license
  • Certified mountain guide
Additional Information

Experience one of Madeira’s most genuine walks in the late afternoon, in an intimate private group (1-4 people), away from the crowds and fully immersed in nature.
The journey takes you through the historic Levadas do Moinho and Levada Nova, offering the chance to admire the stunning Levada Nova waterfall and traverse a tunnel carved into the rock,…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Stephanniel2019
May 13, 2026
Best private tour guide - First hike of our holiday and it didn’t disappoint, it was the most incredible hike with unreal views and the best private tour guide! Paulo gave us lots of information every step of the way, told us where the best spots were for the best pictures! He went all out and gave us the best experience!
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Ryanjc2393cb
May 13, 2026
Very highly recommended - Paulo was a fantastic guide. Could not recommend more
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Petra_g
May 5, 2026
Paulo is the best! - Paulo is the best travel guide imaginable. He picked us up on time at the hotel, was very taken care of and accompanied us safely through the Levadas. We would love to do another tour with him next time. 😊 We really liked it. Top! Finally, there were still great tips for our stay.
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Torun_b
May 1, 2026
Levador with view - Nice easy-going levadas. Not for people with vertigo. Amazing guide - Paulo Jesus. In the afternoon pleasant little people.
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X5329fjcindyr
Mar 11, 2026
Madeira is beautiful! This hike is not too difficult. - Paulo is an excellent guide! I felt like I was hiking with a friend. I always felt safe and I never felt rushed through the hiking. Paulo knows which hikes to do at the best times. If I ever return to Madeira, then I will try to schedule more hiking with him.
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Bethan_j
Sep 25, 2025
Fabulous walk with great guide. - Amazing walk with friendly and informative guide, nothing is too much trouble and will definitely book with this guide again in future.
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Maps64353675946
Jul 21, 2024
Very nice place. - Fantastic place. One can bath in the waterfall and drive under the waterfall fantastic experience. I recommend...
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Banjits
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing hike with a complete experience - The hike was amazing! Really get to see the farms on the mountain sides and how they use the levada system. Richard was an excellent guide and made the whole experience comfortable. Before the hike we stopped at a small local coffee spot. After the hike we had a picnic at the beach with a good selection of Portuguese food i hadn't tried before. Richard was kind enough to take me to the angels water fall as a bonus. We ended the tour with stopping at a poncha spot in the mountains and it was the best poncha i had in madeira!
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Gary_s
Sep 23, 2023
Breathtaking - The private tour was a great one on one experience. Paulo was very knowledgeable and personable. We stated at 5:00 pm and encountered only a few people returning from the Moinho and the Nova was completely void of people. The Moinho levada walk was 4 km in on the older system about 1/3 of the way up the valley. The most scenic part of the tour of carved out walls/tunnel and waterfall, which is on the newer built Nova levada. To get there you most climb up several hundred steps at the end of the Moinho walk. The Nova is 4 km back and runs quite a bit higher along the valley wall and in several places there are no railings. If you are afraid heights, BEWARE!! The entire walk took us 3hrs 20 min. Absolutely perfect with an amazing local guide.
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O3443iremanuelab
Aug 8, 2023
Stunning waterfall - Beautiful. You park at the church and the walk starts to the right of the church up a staircase. The route is very beautiful. After about 5 km there is a staircase leading to the waterfalls. Stunning! The cave is also beautiful. From there you can either go back or continue straight and return to Nova. It's basically a circular tour. When you reach the end of the Nova path, to return to the church you take a small piece of asphalt road downhill.
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From $76
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).