Madeira Valley of the Nuns Tour
By Lido Tours · listed in west Madeira day tours from Funchal, tours from the Funchal cruise port, Madeira tours with kids
I'd choose this if you want a half day inland. You get 20 minutes at Eira do Serrado to look down into Curral das Freiras.
The valley visit lasts 30 minutes. Câmara de Lobos gets another 30 minutes on the return. A professional guide comes with you.
Daily departures give you a morning or afternoon choice. Lunch costs extra. Guests staying in the Lido area meet at the Monumental Lido office.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Departure
- FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Listed group limit
- up to 55 travellers
- Price
- from €28 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.57/5 from 437 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 200 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Pickup is available from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço. It is free for Funchal hotels only.
- Guests staying in the Lido area meet at the Monumental Lido office. Other hotels may also need a nearby meeting point.
- The shared departure limit is 55 travellers. The guide may use several languages.
- Lunch costs extra.
- Infant places cover ages 0 to 4. Child places cover ages 5 to 10. Infant seats are available.
- Departures are daily at 08:30 and 13:30. Book at least 2 hours ahead.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- At least one traveller aged 11 or over per booking, up to 30 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup from Hotel (Morning) | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area Pickup included | €28 per adult | English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese |
| Pickup from Hotel (Afternoon) | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area Pickup included | €28 per adult | English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese |
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Programme
- Pickup at a selected hotel or an agreed meeting point
- Eira do Serrado viewpoint, 20 minutes
- Curral das Freiras, 30 minutes
- Câmara de Lobos, 30 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- The Eira do Serrado viewpoint offers
The Eira do Serrado viewpoint offers fantastic views of parish of Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley) lies, and the majestic mountains of the central massif that surround it.
- Valley of the Nuns
Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley) is situated in a deep valley and encircled by steep mountain slopes.
- Camara De Lobos
The fishing village of Câmara de Lobos is were Winston Churchill spent his time painting his beautiful landscapes and where you will be able to try the famous local drink, Poncha.
Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
Paid separately
- Lunch
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 108 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at the office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from the staff the day before your tour.
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal Show in Google Maps
The main office in the Lido area of Funchal Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 08:30, 13:30. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 2 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 10
- Adult rate: ages 11 to 99
Ratings by source
4.57/5 from 437 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 200 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 200 | 147 | 35 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.5 | 237 | 160 | 55 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Lido Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
Make your way up to Eira do Serrado where you'll find one of the most exclusive and beautiful views, not to mention a great "green" location unlike any other in Madeira.
The journey down to the Nuns Valley (Curral da Freiras) village takes approximately 20 minutes where guests will enjoy the countryside, forest brushes mixed with populated areas with quaint houses typical of the Madeiran society. The village is very isolated and locals mainly live off what they cultivate. The local chestnuts are delicious and are used in everyday cooking.
Upon your return, stop at the stunning fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. This is were Winston Churchill spent his time painting his beautiful landscapes and were you will be able to try the famous local drink, Poncha.
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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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