Being able to enjoy a cultural, gastronomic, mountain hiking experience, and the history and biodiversity of the island as a real place. Our activity will take you to eat like a local, in the restaurants that locals go to. Eat a regional kebab, drink a poncha, all this as a true Madeiran does, along trails little used by those who visit us. Get to know the story told by a certified guide born and raised on the island. Have a social and economic impact on local communities, thus bringing sustainability to our activity.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 14 of the next 39 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
We carry out customer collection in Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos, other cities contact us.
Excurgo comparison of 573 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Gastro hike (Private Tour) lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $92 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 6–13 pay from $34, adults from $92.
It can: 14 of the next 39 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We carry out customer collection in Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos, other cities contact us. Pickup points include The Editory Garden Funchal, Pestana Vila Lido.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 54 verified reviews; it is run by Hiking Island.
Don't hesitate to set off to discover Madeira with Claudio! We learned a lot, discovered the "levadas," and tasted some Madeiran specialties. Thank you, Claudio, for your kindness, the time you dedicated to us, and your excellent advice! Don’t hesitate to set off and explore Madeira with Claudio! We learned a lot, discovered the ‘Levadas’, and sampled some Madeiran specialties. Thank you, Claudio, for your kindness, your time and your great advice!
Merci
Claudio is the perfect guide! We went on the ”Gastro hike” and did not really know what to expect. But Claudio turned it into the best experience EVER at Madeira. He is fun, flexibel, punctual, knowledgeable and the best guide you could wish for. The hike was pleasant and beautiful, the drinks and food excellent. All in all, the best experience we’ve had. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much
Claudio was the most terrific guide you could think of. The hike was easy and beutiful, the food was excellent but what made the experience 10 out of 5 was the guide. So flexible, generous, knowledgeable (about everything!) and fun. Would not hesitate booking every day at Madeira under his guideance. This is a GEM and the best experience we’ve had at Madeira.
OMG thank you
We had a really great tour. Claudio even drove us to the Picco do Arieiro viewpoint, since it was our first time staying on Madeira. The hike was beautiful. The best part was that it was off the beaten path. He was able to answer all our questions and gave us great tips for the rest of our stay. Afterward, we enjoyed a typical poncha before heading to the restaurant. The restaurant and the food were also excellently chosen, and we learned more about typical food and life on Madeira.
Thank you so much 🙏
The closest experience to Anthony Bourdain we have ever encountered. Unbelievable wealth of knowledge of Madeira history and culture. Great conversation. Very personable. Just book it.
Hehehe thanks hope to see you back
Wonderful experience. Cláudio is the wonder and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. You can’t miss with any of his tours.
Thank you so much 🙏
This was one of the best tour experiences we’ve ever had. The hike was beautiful, and our guide explained everything about the area with incredible knowledge—you could tell he was a true expert. After the hike, we enjoyed an extremely authentic local meal within the community, which made the experience even more special. Cláudio was fantastic. I can’t recommend this hike enough for anyone who wants a genuine, local experience.
OMG thank you so much 😊🙏
The gastro hike with Claudio was an amazing start to our adventure in Madeira. First, we took a levada walk through a forested area and next, Claudio was able to incorporate the breathtaking sunset at Pico Arieiro. Lastly, we ended our evening at a traditional Madeirian restaurant, a real treat! Claudio was absolutely wonderful in every way. He was flexible, knowledgeable, kind, patient and prepared. We completed this experience as a small group of three - myself, my sister and my niece, age 11 and he was attentive and accommodating. Claudio even helped me find the perfect spot for my GoPro to capture the sunset in a time lapse. We were so lucky to find Claudio as our guide and also secured two other full hiking days with him. Thank you Claudio for making our time in Madeira so special.
Thank you so much
Awesome time spent with Claudio! Very friendly and full of local tips and information, he’s the perfect guide for this lovely island. We had a great time
Thanks you , hope to se you back on the island
Great hike through lovely countryside. Claudio was an excellent guide. Authentic poncha and delicious beef skewers finished off a very enjoyable experience all round.
Thank you 🙏.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro hike (Private Tour) | 5 hours | 5.0 (54) | $92 | |
 Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (151) | $115 | View |
 Madeira PR17 -Bica da Cana to Encumeada Hike | 6 hours | 5.0 (7) | $183 | View |
 Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4 | 7h 30min | 4.9 (3,878) | $79 | View |
 Madeira Dolphin and Whale Watching on a Ecological Catamaran | 3 hours | 4.6 (2,244) | $40 | View |
 VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,959) | $91 | View |
 Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira | 2h 30min | 4.9 (1,306) | $85 | View |