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title: Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour
lang: en
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type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 26
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.59
reviews: 59
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A three hour minibus loop to Nuns Valley via Pico dos Barcelos and the Eira do Serrado viewpoint, with a guide and hotel pickup in Funchal and Caniço. Cruise port pickup depends on the option; food and tips are extra. 4.59 from 59 reviews at €26 per person for 3h.

## Overview

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour from Funchal, exploring gorgeous scenery and historical sites. Visit Nuns Valley, stop at Pico dos Barcelos to take in the breath-taking views and venture into Eira do Serrado, where you can see the Nuns Valley below. This tour includes transport by an air-conditioned minibus and hotel pickup and drop-off.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 129 pickup points
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €26: ages 5 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 129 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €26 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Madeira Island Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.59 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 59.

- 5 stars: 46 (78%)
- 4 stars: 7 (12%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 3 (5%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese | €26 / person | Portuguese | Portuguese Pickup included |
| English | €26 / person | English | English Nuns Valley Dramatic Scenery: 3 Hour tour - with hotel pickup from funchal Canico Pickup included |

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal, Canico

## Not included

- Pickup from Funchal cruise port (depending on selected option)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos** (20m) - You will start your tour at Belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint, at which you will stop for about 15 minutes.
2. **Miradouro Eira do Serrado** (35m) - You will then head to Eira do Serrado, overlooking “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley far below. The Views have three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira. Here, Madeira’s highest mountain was mistakenly believed to have been a volcanic crater....
3. **Valley of the Nuns** (25m) - Next, you will venture forth to the Village of Nuns Valley - Curral das Freiras. The valley is situated in a huge natural amphitheater, surrounded by some of Madeira’s highest peaks. The village was founded in the 16th century by the nuns of the convent of “Santa Clara” in...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sun
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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: 129

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

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