Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour
By Madeira Island Tours · listed in west Madeira day tours from Funchal
Three hours for €26 per adult: two viewpoints and the village of Curral das Freiras itself.
Pico dos Barcelos comes first. Eira do Serrado gets 35 minutes. You then spend 25 minutes down in the village.
Choose an English or Portuguese option. Food and drinks cost extra. Cruise passengers should agree a meeting point before paying.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 18 travellers
- Price
- from €26 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.61/5 from 56 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
- Pickup covers Funchal and Caniço. Câmara de Lobos village and Cabo Girão are included too. Be ready 60 minutes before departure.
- At a villa or flat, wait outside the main entrance. Check your messages the day before. Drivers wait no longer than 5 minutes.
- Cruise passengers should agree a meeting point before paying. Do not rely on pickup inside the port.
- Choose an English or Portuguese option. Ask about French or Spanish before booking in either language.
- Food and drinks cost extra. Tips are separate too.
- Children must travel with an adult. Infant places cover ages 0 to 4. Infant seats are available.
- Departures are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 09:00 and 14:00. Book at least 4 hours ahead.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- At least one traveller aged 12 or over per booking, up to 15 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | English Nuns Valley Dramatic Scenery: 3 Hour tour - with hotel pickup from funchal Canico Pickup included | €26 per adult | English |
| Portuguese | Portuguese Pickup included | €26 per adult | Portuguese |
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Programme
- Pickup in the Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos area
- Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos, 20 minutes
- Miradouro Eira do Serrado, 35 minutes
- Curral das Freiras, 25 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
You will start your tour at Belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint, at which you will stop for about 15 minutes.
- Miradouro Eira do Serrado
You will then head to Eira do Serrado, overlooking “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley far below. The Views have three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira. Here, Madeira’s highest mountain was mistakenly believed to have been a volcanic crater. It is now known that its dramatic geographical shape was created by the river itself. From there, you can admire the tiny terraced fields which grow wine, fruit and vegetables and the slopes far below with sweet chestnut trees. You will stop there for around 30 minutes.
- Valley of the Nuns
Next, you will venture forth to the Village of Nuns Valley - Curral das Freiras. The valley is situated in a huge natural amphitheater, surrounded by some of Madeira’s highest peaks. The village was founded in the 16th century by the nuns of the convent of “Santa Clara” in Funchal, from where the nuns fled from pirate attacks in 1566. The center of the village is situated on a small rise in the middle of the valley. You will stop there for about 30 minutes
Included
- Professional guide
- Pickup & drop-off at hotel, home, apartment, WERE POSSIBLE Funchal + canico + camara de lobos -areas
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Paid separately
- Pickup from Funchal cruise port (depending on selected option)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup included. Pickup 60 minutes before departure. 128 pickup points listed by the operator.
We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE. If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance. If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized. Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations. Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Village, Cabo Girao & Canico areas are included in the price. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Tue, Thu, Sun, at 09:00, 14:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 4 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
The operator's conditions, as written
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 11
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 99
Ratings by source
4.61/5 from 56 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 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Madeira Island Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour from Funchal, exploring gorgeous scenery and historical sites. Visit Nuns Valley, stop at Pico dos Barcelos to take in the breath-taking views and venture into Eira do Serrado, where you can see the Nuns Valley below. This tour includes transport by an air-conditioned minibus and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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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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