Nuns Valley Tour: A Scenic Journey to the Heart of Madeira Island

Embark on a breathtaking journey to the heart of Madeira Island with our Nuns Valley Tour. Explore scenic mountains, verdant valleys, and the charming village of Curral das Freiras.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos - Viewpoint of Barcelos Peak. The famous viewpoint, with a magnificent view of Funchal, heading to one of the most beautiful viewpoints.
  • Miradouro Eira do Serrado - The Eira do Serrado Viewpoint is not only fantastic for its magnificent view but also by the tranquility and the almost untouched and wild nature. Here…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Other
Additional Information

Join us on a journey to the heart of Madeira Island, where captivating cloud-draped mountains cascade down into lush green valleys in a breathtaking display.
Our expedition starts by visiting the Mirador do Pico dos Barcelos, which offers an expansive view of the bay and Funchal city. From here, we head onwards to Eira do Serrado, a picturesque vantage…

Location
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
Urbanizacao Pico dos Barcelos 1
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kenneth_m
Apr 29, 2025
Good fun, great scenery. - Friendly and knowledgeable driver / guide, Sergio, made it a very enjoyable trip. He wasn't fazed by a crashed service bus blocking our route, and quickly came up with an alternate option.
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Michelle
Apr 15, 2025
Nuns Valley, great experience. It was a wonderful morning with lots of information about the valley - Wonderful morning with Gloria, our guide. I think that was her name! She gave us lots of good information about the valley.also the island!
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666kateh
Apr 5, 2025
A great way to spend an afternoon! - Our guide was very informative with a great sense of humour. Traveling in a smaller group was appreciated. Beautiful sites. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
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John_a
Mar 31, 2025
A lovely half day trip. - On a damp day we set off up into the hills above Funchal, starting at a viewpoint that magically cleared after a few moments to reveal a lovely valley. After visiting another lovely viewpoint, we drove to Nun’s Valley- a lovely village high above the valley floor surrounded by hills where we visited the replica Nun’s House and tasted some of the local wines before heading back. A lovely half day trip.
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Mcon63
Mar 10, 2025
Stunning views. - A very enjoyable afternoon. Stunning views and lots of information given by our driver/guide Alex. A very polite and knowledgeable young man. We felt very safe with him on the narrow and twisting roads.
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Francis_b
Mar 3, 2025
Great mountain views - Take warm clothing as the mountains are colder than Funchal and weather can be unpredictable. Not the tour for you if afraid of heights as roads wind up steeply and cling to the side of the mountain. The driver Renatowas very knowledgeable and gave an entertaining commentary. Fantastic views and the first time we have ever looked down into a valley and seen a rainbow!
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Gillianh1286
Mar 1, 2025
Breathtaking - This trip was Fabulous and very breathtaking the trip to Nuns Valley , with our lovely guide. Who had lots of knowledge and very informative,
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Velga
Nov 23, 2024
Travelling the Nuns Valley, Madeira - I chose to see Nuns Valley by myself with my own eyes. And I did it! The scenery is wonderful! Unbelievable to enjoy steep clifs and deep Valley with multiple flowers I usually see in a flowers shop and do much effort to keep them growing. Seeing the glorious nature I stay speechless. And I honour the people work to make roads and tunnels and letting to see it. Luis,the guide from Happy tour Madeira did wonderful job!
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Suellenfatima_s
Sep 20, 2024
Nuns valley - José was our lovely guide. Provided us with alot of information and the view points were stunning, no picture makes it justice specially the top view looking down to the Nuns valley...
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Louis_b
Oct 11, 2024
Spectacular peaks and valleys - Our tour guide was excellent and polite. The day was rainy off and on and overcast so some of the views were obstructed. But the stop at peak overlooking nuns ballet was spectacular. Nuns valley itself was also beautiful and quaint. However, we’re supposed to get picked up at our hotel and found out late the night before we had to go to local bus depot it was very disappointing. Even worse though is after we went to bus stop to get on board the minibus drove right past our hotel. Very disappointing.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).