East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk
By bearded madeira tours & walks · listed in east Madeira day tours from Funchal
I'd choose this if you'd like the option of a short walk during a sightseeing day. Ribeiro Frio gets a 90-minute lunch break. The Balcões walk takes 30 to 40 minutes within it.
You can visit the trout nursery instead of walking. Contact the office for help reserving PR11 if you want to take the walk.
Certified guides join the day tour. Santana gets 20 minutes, so choose another trip if you want longer there. Allow for meals and paid admissions in your budget.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 30 travellers
- Price
- from €40 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.73/5 from 120 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 31 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Tell the office if you want to walk PR11. They will give you the reservation instructions. Entry costs extra.
- The 90-minute Ribeiro Frio stop covers lunch time and the optional walk. Leave time for both if you want to eat there.
- Free pickup covers Funchal. Your time and meeting point arrive before the tour.
- Each booking needs someone aged 18 or over. You can book up to eight people together, within a shared group of up to 30.
- Budget for meals and paid admissions.
- Book at least 12 hours ahead for the 09:00 departure.
- At least one adult per booking, up to 8 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Pickup in the Funchal area
- Pico do Arieiro, 30 minutes
- Ribeiro Frio, 90 minutes for lunch and an optional 30 to 40 minute Balcões walk. Trail entry costs extra.
- Santana, 20 minutes
- Porto da Cruz, 20 minutes
- Ponta do Rosto at Ponta de São Lourenço, 30 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Pico Do Areeiro
Begin your adventure at the breathtaking Pico do Areeiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak standing at 1,818 meters. From here, enjoy sweeping mountain views and dramatic landscapes that set the tone for the day.
- Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio
Your next stop is Ribeiro Frio, here you will have a 1.5 hours lunch break, where you can enjoy a beautiful 30-40 minutes Levada walk to an incredible viewpoint (entrance fee of 5.50€ per person not included. If you want to do the walk you will need to inform the office so all the information on how and where to reserve the walk can be provided to you). If hiking isn’t your preference, spend your time exploring the traditional trout nursery, a peaceful alternative surrounded by lush forest. After that and if you're hungry you can ask a suggestion to the guide or choose one of the restaurants there.
- Santana
Arriving in Santana, you’ll have a 20 minute break — ideal for a leisurely visit to the village. Don’t miss the iconic triangular thatched houses, a symbol of Madeira’s cultural heritage.
- Porto da Cruz
In the charming seaside village of Porto da Cruz, enjoy a 20–30 minute stop. Visit the North Mills Distillery, one of the island’s oldest rum producers, and sample Madeira’s traditional sugarcane rum.
- Ponta de Sao Lourenco
End your tour at the striking Ponta do Rosto, located on the easternmost peninsula of Madeira. This must-see viewpoint offers dramatic scenery and sweeping views of both the north and south coasts — and on clear days, you may even spot Porto Santo Island in the distance.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Certified Guides
- All insurances in accordance with the portuguese law.
- Free pickup at the Funchal Area
Paid separately
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee in paid places
Meeting point, pickup and return
Free pickup in the Funchal area. Pickup 45 minutes before departure. 90 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickup free only in the Funchal area. We will inform the pickup time and place until 24 hours before the beginning of the tour.
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 12 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate: ages 0 to 8
- Youth rate: ages 9 to 17
- Adult rate: ages 18 to 99
Ratings by source
4.73/5 from 120 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 31 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 31 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.8 | 89 | 74 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In bearded madeira tours & walks's own words, from the Viator listing.
Marvel at the magnificent views of Pico Areeiro
Admire the splendid landscape of the Eastern part of Madeira Island.
Learn about the typical Santana Houses.
Discover the Madeira Rum with a free taste at the North Mills Distillery
Alternatives in the same collection
- The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group€4.78 cheaper · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup€35 dearer · 7 people at most · from €75 per adult
- Madeira Surreal East Tour€1 cheaper · 8 people at most · from €39 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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