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Nun’s Valley Tour

from €26.00

Come with us to discover beautiful views of the Capital, the mountains, and the Nun’s Valley hidden village.   (Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras)

  • Reviews 2 Reviews
    5/5
  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    • Family
    • Sight-seeing
    Excursions, Family
  • Activity Level Leisurely
    1/8
  • Group Size Medium Group
    1-55
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All about the Nun’s Valley Tour.

We’ll start our tour by heading to the beautiful viewpoint of PICO DOS BARCELOS. Here you’ll look at an incredible view of the whole city of Funchal, including the bay and mountains. Next, we’ll drive you to EIRA DO SERRADO through dramatic and spectacular views. Once at the top, you’ll enjoy a stunning sight of the Nun’s Valley and the Central Massif surrounding it. Our next stop will be the Parish of CURRAL DAS FREIRAS (NUN’S VALLEY), considered the most isolated village on the island.  The chestnut is one of the most important fruits grown here and used by the inhabitants for preparing many regional specialities. So don’t miss the opportunity to taste the local delicacies. BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW!

Mountains Madeira surrounding Curral das Freiras and Flowers of Madeira on the Madeira Centre tour

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Certified Staff
  • Taxes
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioning vehicle
  • Pickup & drop-off in the city of Funchal, Caniço, and for private tours only.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Drinks and meals
  • Pick-up and drop-off services outside Funchal and Caniço:

Please request a pick-up under “Additional Information” (Order Description) during checkout.

These services require the supplier to confirm availability and pick-up time. We will send the detailed information by e-mail, and you will pay the driver directly on-site.

List of transfers outside Funchal (per person/round trip): Machico, Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol: EUR 10; Calheta: EUR 15; Outside these municipalities, prices will be subject to availability.

 

Please consult our FAQs section, where we have the answers to the most asked questions.

  1. 14:00-14:30 Hotel Pick-up (Departure time)

    A staff member will pick you up at the indicated place and confirm your voucher identification. You can present either a paper or an electronic ticket for this activity. The tour will begin as soon as we finish collecting tour members.

  2. When Everyday Morning & Afternoon

    Year-round, except on 25 December and 1 January

  3. Duration 4 hours

    Morning tours start at 09:00 and finish around 13:00.

    Afternoon tours start at 14:00 and finish around 18:00.

  4. Departure Point and Time Confirmed by email
  5. Requirements Punctuality
  6. What do you need to bring? Don't forget

    Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and a coat or a jacket if it gets cooler.

    A raincoat or poncho if rain is in the forecast.

  7. Good to Know Activity level

    There are a few steps, but they are easy for people without disabilities.

  8. Our Expertise Why us?

    We pick you up from the place you are staying at and drop you off when finished. It’s easy to book. Our staff are qualified.  We take you to various sites we know you will want to explore.  Our fundamental principles are the comfort, safety, and flexibility of our guests and personnel.

  9. 12:30 - 13:00 | 17:30 - 18:00 Hotel Drop-off (Return Time)

    We will take you back to the same spot where we picked you up at the start of the tour.

  10. Please Note The order of the itinerary as shown above may be subject to change and/or affected by local conditions.

    Places: Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras (Nun’s Valley)

Culture & History

Expand your horizons, Take in the beauty of the best historical locations.

FOR HOTELS IN FUNCHAL: We will collect and drop you off at your hotel for all tours.

FOR HOTELS OUTSIDE FUNCHAL: Please note there maybe be an extra charge for pick-ups and drop off.

IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN CAR, please select that option, and we will set the time and the meeting point in Funchal.

Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details, a map, and an emergency phone number.

Our driver or Tourist Guide will have a list with the passenger’s names, and, in case of being a group, the group’s name will also be printed on the windscreen of our vehicle.

There are some steps to negotiate, but they are fairly easy for the able-bodied. The tour moves at a leisurely pace, and there are opportunities to sit and use the restroom if needed.

This tour is mobility friendly if you Upgrade to Private, so we can arrange a specially outfitted vehicle to accommodate wheelchair users. Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado are accessible to wheelchair users.

It is good for kids, but please feel free to book privately if you prefer.

Tours operate rain or shine.  It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.

Besides our tours for mainland travellers, we also offer great value options for people who travel by cruise ships. You can choose one of the existing tours or create your own customized itinerary. Get in touch to arrange your tour!

Our staff is the backbone of each successful service. We look for people who are not only qualified and experienced, but who are also passionate and love what they do.

Yes, private tours are available for all tours listed on our site, but at a different rate. Please get in touch for any further information about any listed tours.

Any of our private tours run every day and can be customized to suit your preferences, but bear in mind that some businesses aren’t available on public holidays or Sundays. Please get in touch to let us know what you would like to see and do, and we will do our best to arrange it.

No, we offer Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German tours. Other languages on request.

Please get in touch as soon as you become aware you may be unable to make your tour, so we can try to accommodate you. If you cannot make your reserved tour for reasons out of your control, and we have spaces on tour for the following day, we will happily change your booking free of charge. Please see our Policy for further detail.

We will make every effort to try to reschedule your tour if you are unable to make it for reasons out of your control. In the instance you wish to cancel your tour altogether, please see our Cancellation Policy for details on refunds.

Yes. We can go for any tour except our Food & Wine Tour, which we do not recommend for vegetarians and vegans. We can cater to specific dietary requests for any other tour that includes a meal. Please contact us before your tour to let us know your requirements.

One of the great things about Lux Madeira is that we have no minimum requirements for our tour to run, so we will still go ahead if just one person has booked. The size depends on the number of bookings, but you can always choose to upgrade to a private tour at a different rate.

Prices for all our shared services are quoted per person, except in the case of our private services.

If you are happy with the service you receive, you can tip your driver and Tourist guide. This is entirely at your discretion.

Madeira island holidays are the ideal getaway all year round. Madeira weather in coastal areas is temperate and mild with no great extremes-although the temperature can drop the higher you go on the island, so whatever time of year you visit, be sure to bring warm clothes when visiting the mountains. Obviously, rainfall is higher in the winter, and you’ll probably need to pack a raincoat or umbrella. Madeira’s average temperatures range from 18C in winter to 25C in summer, with sea temperatures being nearly the same due to a warm Gulf Stream that surrounds the Island all year round, 18C to 22C.

The dress code for our tours is comfortable and casual. Dressing in layers gives the most comfort, as you can shed and add items when the climate varies. Consider packing.

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • An all-weather coat
  • Comfortable clothing.

Overall Rating
5/5
Nina D.
Reviewed On 23/01/2022
5/5

We highly recommend this half-day tour. Our guide was very informative, we felt completely safe on the winding roads up into the mountains, the views were breathtaking.

Kenneth G
Reviewed On 22/01/2022
5/5

Beautiful tour with stunning views! Lots of nice stops. Our guide shared lots of interesting facts, was friendly and had a lovely sense of humour. I love that we have enough time to discover places and walk by ourselves :) Thanks!

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