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title: Nuns Valley Tour
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type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 25
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.54
reviews: 70
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/nuns-valley-tour/
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# Nuns Valley Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A half day coach run to the centre of the island, from the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint over Funchal up to Eira do Serrado and down into the village of Curral das Freiras, with a guide option. The description is a plain itinerary; pickup and any food are not mentioned. 4.54 from 70 reviews at €25 per person for 4h.

## Overview

This is a trip to the center of Madeira Island, where extraordinary mountains with cloud-covered ridges descend to the verdant valleys in the most spectacular way.

Our excursion begins with a visit to the Mirador do Pico dos Barcelos (from this place it is possible to contemplate a panoramic view of the bay and the city of Funchal). We then proceed to Eira do Serrado, a viewpoint located at 1094 meters above the parish of Curral das Freiras. Then we went to the small village of Curral das Freiras.

The enormous cauldron in which the Curral das Freiras is situated was formed by erosion, which is the latest theory, or, as many still believe, by volcanic activity. The village is very isolated and the inhabitants live mainly from what they cultivate. The local chestnuts are delicious and are used in daily cooking. Every year, the inhabitants celebrate the 'Chestnut Festival', for which the village is famous.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 98 pickup points
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 98 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €25 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.54 from 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 70.

- 5 stars: 50 (71%)
- 4 stars: 12 (17%)
- 3 stars: 6 (9%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes

## Itinerary

1. **Valley of the Nuns** (40m) - Nuns Valley, the trip to the center of the island takes us down into the Valley of the Nuns; Curral das Freiras which is mystically overshadowed by beautiful mountains with peaks covered by the layers of white clouds.
2. **Miradouro Eira do Serrado** (40m) - 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 you can see the picturesque village of Curral das Freiras.
3. **Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos** (30m) - Viewpoint of Barcelos Peak. The famous viewpoint, with a magnificent view of Funchal, heading to one of the most beautiful viewpoints.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 98

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

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