Key Benefits
- Take in the stunning view of Funchal from the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through dramatic landscapes.
- Admire the breathtaking views of the Nun’s Valley and Central Massif from the Eira do Serrado viewpoint.
- Visit the isolated village of Curral das Freiras, famous for its chestnut production.
Overview
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 is used by the inhabitants to prepare many regional specialities. So don’t miss the opportunity to taste the local delicacies. BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW!
Included & Excluded
- Certified Staff
- Taxes
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioning vehicle
- Pickup & drop-off in Funchal, Caniço, and for private tours only.
- Drinks and meals
- Pick-up and drop-off outside Funchal and Caniço: This service is not included by default. If needed, mention it during booking to receive a tailored proposal based on availability. Alternatively, meet us at the designated meeting point at the Funchal Cable Car stop. The exact time and location will be sent via email.
Additional Notes
The Nun’s Valley tour offers options for every budget, whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple or in a group, and guarantees a high-quality experience that showcases the best of Madeira. What sets us apart is our ability to upgrade any tour to a private experience, giving you a more personalised journey with flexible start and stop times. We’ll help you choose the best schedule by considering attraction opening hours, ensuring a worry-free experience that’s tailored to your preferences.
For something truly extraordinary, we can work with you to design a fully customised journey from scratch, with your preferences at the heart of the planning process. Click here to learn more about our Personalised Madeira Itinerary service. If you proceed with booking the tour, the design fee will be deducted from the total tour cost, making it a seamless and personalised experience from start to finish.
Other Information
Hotel Pick-up (Estimated Time)09:00 | 14:00
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.
WhenMorning & Afternoon
Please note that the Nun’s Valley Centre Tour operates in both the morning and afternoon, except on Wednesdays, Sundays, Saturday mornings, December 25th, and January 1st.
For private tours, availability is every day except Sundays and Mondays.
Duration4 hours
Morning tours start at 09:00 and finish around 13:00.
Afternoon tours start at 14:00 and finish around 18:00.
Departure Point and TimeConfirmed by email
RequirementsPunctuality
What do you need to bring?Don't forget
Comfortable shoes, a camera, and a coat or a jacket if it gets cooler.
A raincoat or poncho if rain is in the forecast.
Good to KnowActivity level
There are a few steps, but they are easy to manage for those without disabilities.
Access is possible for wheelchair users, but at Eira do Serrado, you can reach about halfway along the path, where you will still enjoy an incredible view.
Alternatively, whether you use a wheelchair or prefer not to climb, you can always relax on the bar’s terrace, enjoy a drink, and take in the scenery.
Pico dos Barcelos and Curral das Freiras are also wheelchair accessible.
Why us?Our Expertise
We pick you up from where you are staying 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.
Hotel Drop-off (Estimated Time)13:00 | 18:00
We will take you back to the same spot where we picked you up at the start of the tour.
Please NoteThe order of the itinerary as shown above may be subject to change and/or affected by local conditions.
Places you’ll visit: Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras (Nun’s Valley)
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Kenneth G –
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!
Nina D. –
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.