--- title: Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/scenic-route-nuns-valley-tour/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 23.25 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/scenic-route-nuns-valley-tour/ --- # 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. 4.61 from 56 reviews at €23.25 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 - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €23.25 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Madeira Island Tours ## 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: 2026-09-02 - 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 ## More in Funchal - All Funchal tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/scenic-route-nuns-valley-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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