It is a half day with a professional guide; pickup is free from Funchal hotels only. 4.57 from 442 reviews at €28 per person for 3h 30m.
In our comparison: #47 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup from Hotel (Afternoon)The page price | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area<br/>Pickup included | €28 |
| Pickup from Hotel (Morning) | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area<br/>Pickup included | €28 |
Children from €14 (ages 5 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 402 of 442
Star breakdown of all 442 ratings
Reviewers praise the valley views and village stops; some find the commentary informative while others hear very little.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 May 2025 to 24 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley) is situated in a deep valley and encircled by steep mountain slopes.
30 minThe fishing village of Câmara de Lobos is were Winston Churchill spent his time painting his beautiful landscapes and where you will be able to try the famous local drink, Poncha.
30 minMake your way up to Eira do Serrado where you'll find one of the most exclusive and beautiful views, not to mention a great "green" location unlike any other in Madeira.
The journey down to the Nuns Valley (Curral da Freiras) village takes approximately 20 minutes where guests will enjoy the countryside, forest brushes mixed with populated areas with quaint houses typical of the Madeiran society. The village is very isolated and locals mainly live off what they cultivate. The local chestnuts are delicious and are used in everyday cooking.
Upon your return, stop at the stunning fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. This is were Winston Churchill spent his time painting his beautiful landscapes and were you will be able to try the famous local drink, Poncha.
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Ranked #47 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 48 Nature & Wildlife