Levada do Moinho and Levada Nova - Private

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Funchal, Portugal

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Certified Mountain Guide
Portugal Tourism License
Pick-Up and Drop-off - at your hotel
Safe
Small group, maximum 4 people

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Transport included, pickup at your accommodation

What To Expect

Ponta Do Sol

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
not recommended for people with vertigo
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Gary_S

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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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Brisk walk up the Levada

Andrew_S, Jun 2026

Great experience Our guide Paulo was expert in all things flora and lives in the area near the levada so knows the trails well Exceptional walk up to the waterfall and breath takings views Would recommend going in the afternoon as it is more peaceful The pace was steady but not rushed plenty of stops to take in the views and flora. The levado is amazing piece of engineering

Memories we will never forget

Marcus_A, May 2026

Paulo was the best tour guide for this hike. He took his time and went over the history, all the different plants, birds and even talked about local recommendations for food and drinks. He made this hike well worth it. My wife and I were in awe of the views and we felt safe and secure with him being our guide. Paulo is someone we will definitely hike with and book with again for sure. If you want someone who knows what they are doing then he is your guy! He made this trip perfect

Fabulous walk with great guide.

Bethan_J, Sep 2025

Amazing walk with friendly and informative guide, nothing is too much trouble and will definitely book with this guide again in future.

Breathtaking

Gary_S, Sep 2023

Paulo is the best!

Petra_G, May 2026

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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