The 15 Best Nuns Valley Tours from Funchal

1.Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,955 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $28Our pick

Half-day Madeira tour from Funchal to Nuns Valley, top views at Eira do Serrado, and a Churchill link in Câmara de Lobos.

“It was the first tour guide we'd had on the trip who was coherent as an English speaker! She was also much more informative than others and friendlier too. Excellent language skills. I would have preferred it to be English only, but it didn't bother me much. Stops were just the right length to explore a little and get a good number of photos.”

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2.Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Monte toboggan ride, Eira do Serrado viewpoints, and Curral das Freiras liquor tasting in Madeira, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Best bit was getting to the toboggan ride before the queue started.”

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3.Madeira Valley of the Nuns Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Short, scenic Madeira half-day with big views from Eira do Serrado, the Valley of the Nuns, then Câmara de Lobos for Poncha and snacks.

“We were out over 3hrs and the driver took us to see some amazing sights,especially Nuns Valley which was jaw dropping scenery.He also took us to a beautiful fishing village just outside of Funchal called Camara da Lobos and we just wished we could have stayed slightly longer.All in all it’s been a good afternoon out and the trip is value for money and we were picked up from our hotel and taken back.”

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4.Nuns Valley Easy Walk with Mountain Surroundings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · from $26Best value

Easy half-day walk from Eira do Serrado to the Nuns Valley viewpoints, plus Pico dos Barcelos panoramas and Curral das Freiras chestnut treats.

“A really great half day tour, Benjamin our driver was really good and gave us lots of information regarding our visit during the tour, also thought it was very good value for money”

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5.Half-Day Nun’s Valley and Sea Cliff Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Half-day Jeep-style tour from Funchal to Nun’s Valley, Cabo Girão, and Câmara de Lobos, with off-road thrills and big views.

“A nice way to experience many viewpoints in one tour. The Jeep added a nice thrilling and adventurous touch. Robin was our guide and he made the tour extra special!”

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6.Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs (Nun´s Valley View) – Half Day 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $349Top rated

Private half-day 4x4 tour from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos, Nun’s Valley views, wine and banana hills, and Cabo Girão sea cliffs.

“Miguel was fantastic, he knew the island and the people of the island. This was like a safari adventure as well as a cultural visit with a special freshly made Poncha drink. The views were breath-taking. Buses cannot access these roads. So glad we booked this one. We saw the different types of grape vines, fruits, bananas and so much more. This has been my highlight of our trip. My family loved it too. You will see the hospitality if you book this adventure.”

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7.Nun’s Valleys and Pico Areeiro 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

4-hour Madeira 4X4 tour from Funchal, with panoramic views from Pico Areeiro, Nun's Valleys history, and Camacha wickerwork.

“i enjoyed the tour, it brought me to places i otherwise wouldnt have visited on Madeira, Pedro is knowledgeable and did a great job as a guide and as a driver.”

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8.Nuns Valley Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

See Funchal from Pico dos Barcelos and visit Curral das Freiras, the nuns valley, with Old Madeira stories on a 3-hour half-day tour.

“Fantastic trip, our driver was kind courteous and very knowledgeable”

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9.Go Explore Canyoning Level 2 (Nun’s Valley) .

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $82

Level 2 canyoning in Madeira's Nun's Valley: up to 15 m rappels, optional jumps, mountain views, photos included, small group.

“We had the pleasure of experiencing canyoning in Madeira, and it was absolutely fantastic! What impressed us the most was the relaxed yet highly professional approach of our two guides, Miguel and José. They always took the time to explain everything in detail and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire tour. The canyoning itself was a true adventure. We explored places you would never see otherwise – descending waterfalls, jumping into crystal-clear pools, and sliding down natural water slides were just some of the highlights. It was an incredibly exciting and fun experience that we can wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. We will definitely be back!Read more”

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10.Nuns Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Half-day Nuns Valley tour from Funchal with easy pickup, three viewpoints, and cloud-wrapped mountain scenery, plus tastings.

“Lovely morning trip to nuns valley and view points. The trip was not rushed and we had plenty of time for exploring at each stop. We had Eduardo as our driver and he was very friendly and informative. I’d suggest bringing a jacket or cardigan as well as it can get cloudy in the mountains.”

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11.Nuns Valley, Safari Tour, & Viewpoints with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Madeira 4x4 safari from Funchal with Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro up to 1818m, and a sunset viewpoint.

“Had a magic time on this tour with Paolo. Our guide was friendly and informative. Nuns Valley was stunning and each viewpoint was charming. Everything was relaxed, we saw some beautiful views of Madeira in the evening and were lucky with a beautiful sunset. The tour does start 3/4 depending on sunset times, but you’ll be back in time to have dinner.”

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12.Nun’s Valley & Sea Cliff – Half Day – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Ride a rugged open-roof Jeep through Madeira’s wine country to Nuns Valley, Cabo Girão glass cliff, and Câmara de Lobos village.

“Great experience - very knowledgable guide (Lucy) who made the trip a very memorable one. You need to be a very good driver to tackle the steep hills and off road parts of the trip which our driver managed extremely well. Fantastic commentary covering what was growing in the fields and the open landscape as well as an insight into the history of Madeira. Added to this the views were magnificent. Would definitely recommend.”

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13.Scenic Route – Nuns Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

A short, guided countryside drive from Funchal to Pico Dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, and Curral das Freiras, with history and big views.

“Great value for money, interesting tour with just a few timely stops to have the freedom to explore. The guide was informative but not overbearing, and the tour was punctual”

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14.Private Nuns Valley Tour by Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Private 3-hour tuk tuk from Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, and Curral das Freiras. Hotel pickup and panoramas.

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15.Private Tour Nun’s Valley Halfday

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private 3-hour Nun’s Valley half-day from Funchal, with hotel pickup, two major viewpoints, and personalized timing for up to 4 guests.

“This tour exceeded our expectations. It truly was an amazing area. Our guide Marco was very knowledgeable and we all learned so much about the area, Madeira culture and history. He even treated us to a folk song on the accordion while we enjoyed refreshments, Would highly recommend this tour.”

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