The 6 Best Nuns Valley Tours in Madeira

1.Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,955 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $28Our pick

This 3.5-hour minibus tour takes you from Funchal to Eira do Serrado, Curral da Freiras, and Câmara de Lobos. Expect dramatic mountain views, local stories, chestnut treats, and guides such as Patricia, Marco, Bruno, or Luciano speaking English and other languages.

“A well-organised trip to a beautiful part of the island, and there was flexibility for one of our party who was unwell on the date booked to go on another day as there was space.”

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2.Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

This four-hour tour from Funchal combines Monte’s historic church, a 2-kilometer wicker toboggan ride, Eira do Serrado, Nuns Valley, local liqueur tasting, and Pico dos Barcelos. Guides such as Tony, Daniel, and Lucy add history and humor, while the early start helps you beat the queues.

“Excellent activity, our guide was great , very informative with lots of local knowledge. Very good on his timekeeping so we were first in the queue for the baskets which was great , really good value for money”

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3.Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · from $26Best value

Travel by small minibus from Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, and Curral das Freiras. You’ll get a 360-degree city view, an easy guarded walk above Nuns Valley, and time for chestnut cake or beer. English, German, and Portuguese guides lead groups of up to eight.

“fantastic trip, spectacular views. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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4.Half-Day Nun’s Valley and Sea Cliff Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Ride from Funchal into Madeira’s mountain country with a live guide such as Bruno, Rino, or Pedro. You’ll visit Boca dos Namorados, Jardim da Serra, Cabo Girão, and Câmara de Lobos, with rugged off-road sections, photo stops, and pickup in Funchal or Caniço.

“Excellent morning spent with Bruno,full of local information from pick up right through to drop off, fair play to be able to drive on and off road conditions looked challenging 👍,enjoying the five stops along the way. We feel it was good value for 3 adults to see this beautiful part of the island. Thanks Bruno👍”

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5.Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs (Nun´s Valley View) – Half Day 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Miguel in a covered open-air UMM jeep for four hours around Madeira’s mountain villages and coast. From Funchal, you’ll visit vineyards, banana plantations, cherry country, Fajã das Galinhas, Nuns Valley viewpoints, Cabo Girão, and Câmara de Lobos. Hotel pickup in Funchal is included.

“Miguel was fantastic, he knew the island and the people of the island. This was like a safari adventure as well as a cultural visit with a special freshly made Poncha drink. The views were breath-taking. Buses cannot access these roads. So glad we booked this one. We saw the different types of grape vines, fruits, bananas and so much more. This has been my highlight of our trip. My family loved it too. You will see the hospitality if you book this adventure.”

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6.Nuns Valley Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Travel from Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, or Cabo Girão to Pico dos Barcelos and Curral das Freiras with an English or Portuguese guide. Expect striking viewpoints, local stories, hotel pickup, and free time in Nuns Valley village. Guides may include Alcindo, Emanuel, or Suzanna.

“Excellent driver/guide - picked up at hotel and dropped off- all on time. Gave interesting commentary between stops and had plenty of free time . Very careful driver on scary mountain roads!”

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