Madeira · NUNS VALLEY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 nuns valley tours worth a day of an island week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day tour from Funchal to Eira do Serrado and Curral da Freiras, then Câmara de Lobos for Churchill lore and poncha. Great value.
“Stunning scenery . Recommend you don’t leave without doing it!”
Half-day in Madeira with the Monte toboggan ride, Emperor Charles I’s tomb, Nuns Valley liquor tasting, and big viewpoint stops.
“the tour was brilliant, Daniel our guide took very good care of us”
Madeira’s Nun’s Valley Level 2 canyoning packs 4 abseils, optional jumps, and mountain views into a 4-hour adventure with top-notch guides.
“It was a very nice Adventure. Our Guides have been fantastic. We all had a blast.”
Three-hour Madeira mini-bus tour to 360° city views and Curral das Freiras, with an easy mountain stroll and chestnut food stops.
“Our guide was really friendly and told great stories. Would highly recommend!”
Half-day Jeep safari from Funchal through Nun’s Valley, Cabo Girão, and Camara de Lobos, with off-road thrills for $55.
“Really good guide, Michael, was very knowledgeable and informative throughout the trip. Wonderful views, beautiful island! Would highly recommend this trip!!”
A 3-hour private half-day tour from Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos and Curral das Freiras, with big views and old Madeira stories.
“Excellent tour, one of the most beautiful places I have visited!”
Nuns Valley Tour from Funchal with hotel pickup, three viewpoint stops over Curral das Freiras and Funchal, free entry, small group.
“The three stops on this tour were picturesque and worthwhile. However, it would be great to spend more time in the nun’s valley and reduce time at the other two photo opportunity stops. Driver was careful and informative.”
Ride a rugged open-roof Jeep 4x4 through Madeira’s viticulture and viewpoints, then see Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos on a half-day tour.
“How can I you cancelled it making us feel very letdown, don’t understand your booking and confirmation system”
4-hour 4x4 safari from Funchal to Nuns Valley and Pico do Areeiro, finishing at Miradouro das Neves for sunset views.
“This was an exceptional experience- Paulo our guide was friendly, very informative, very patient and helpful, and we felt like a family. On the off-road section through the trees we even rescued a Lithuanian couple who were struggling through the terrain after their levada walk and deposited them safely at a nearby town. The Nuns Valley was stunning. The chestnut liqueur cake and honey are an absolute must! The views from Pico do Ariero were stunning with brilliant sunshine and swirling clouds. Paulo went well beyond our expectations- it was an exciting adventurous and educational experience. Highly recommended.”
Take a short 3-hour Nuns Valley (Curral das Freiras) tour from Funchal with three scenic viewpoints and village history.
“The views and stops were nice, but we didn’t realize 3 hours included pickup and drop off times for other guests. We were the first pickup and had to wait in a hot van for a half hour or more with no communication from the driver to pick up the second guests. Then even though we were directly behind the driver his commentary wasn’t always understood and not worth asking him to constantly repeat himself. As mentioned, the stops and views were beautiful, but it could have been closer to 3 hours without including the time to make 4 or more pickup stops as advertised. Please note that I contacted…”
Private half-day Nun’s Valley tour from Funchal, Eira do Serrado and Pico dos Barcelos views, flexible pickup, English guide.
“Our tour guide, Francisco was highly knowledgeable about the island and was able to answer all of our questions. The trip was amazing and we were able to stop off at all points of interest without ever feeling rushed. For anxious passengers, Francisco was an excellent driver and we felt completely safe even around the hairpin bends. An excellent tour that we would definitely recommend to anyone. If we come back to Madeira again we will be booking more tours through this company!”
Private Tukxi tour to Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, and Curral das Freiras, with pickup in Funchal and cruise options.
Half-day open-top 4x4 from Funchal to Curral das Freiras, scenic viewpoints like Pico do Arieiro, plus stops for pastries and liqueur.
“Miguel was a great host and guide and despite the bad weather in the mountains he made sure we had an enjoyable tour. Unfortunately we couldn’t see anything through the thick deep clouds but we did stop lower down for some special views. Miguel was knowledgeable about the trees and environment and the recent history of the people. Well done Green Devil Safaris.”
Nun's Valley tour from Funchal with 360º views, Eira do Serrado eucalyptus trails, Curral das Freiras, and chestnut cake tasting.
“La vallée des nonnes est un endroit à voir car très jolie. Par contre 1h30 dans le village Curral das Freiras est trop long, 45 min cela suffit largement. Il pourrait être bien de voir autre chose, de rajouter une activité, un lieu à visiter.”
A private Tukxi tuk-tuk tour from Funchal to Nuns Valley, with easy hotel pickup and big viewpoint time over Funchal and Madeira’s mountains.
“What an amazing day. We were collected from right outside our ship and taken up through the hills. Our guide was exceptional, a very knowledgeable lovely lady. We finished off with a drive around the old own and even got some recommendations of good bars and restaurants.”
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