Madeira · NUNS VALLEY
13 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 13 nuns valley tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day Madeira tour to Curral da Freiras and Eira do Serrado, plus Câmara de Lobos and Churchill’s painting stop. Great value, big views.
“Fantastic! Beautiful scenery and quaint towns. No rush at each stop. Duorte (forgive my spelling) was knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful day!”
Monte’s church, a classic Madeira toboggan ride, and the dramatic Nuns Valley views, plus liquor tasting, viewpoints, and smart timing.
“Our driver/guide was Tony and he gave us lots of information. We were picked up slightly early from our hotel and got to the toboggans before the rush. The scenery in the Nuns Valley was amazing. The roads were quite tricky to negotiate but Tony handled them all with ease, all whilst communicating with his passengers in German, Portuguese and English. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and got to see some amazing scenery we wouldn't have seen otherwise.”
Half-day Madeira tour to Curral das Freiras and Câmara de Lobos, with cliff views, poncha, and a practical hotel pickup from Funchal.
“A good tour. We were collected from the cruise terminal by a minibus with a nice driver who spoke good English and very informative. Nuns Valley was incredible. We then went to Camera De Lobos, a fishing village which is a lovely place to visit. The only negative is I would have preferred more time in each of the places.”
Short, scenic bus-and-walk tour from Funchal to Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras, with chestnut village stops and big views.
“An easy walk, great views, good timing for the stops - pleasant start to Madeira!”
Private 4x4 jeep half-day from Funchal to Câmara de Lobos, vineyards, and Cabo Girão for sea-and-mountains views.
“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.”
Funchal’s Nuns Valley half-day tour with sea views from Pico dos Barcelos, Curral das Freiras village, guide-led stops, 3 hours.
“Excellent tour, one of the most beautiful places I have visited!”
Half-day Nuns Valley tour from Funchal: Pico dos Barcelos views, Curral das Freiras chestnuts, and Camara de Lobos poncha and wine.
“Great tour! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a half day tour. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Half-day Nuns Valley tour from Funchal with hotel pickup, three viewpoints, cloud drama, and free stop admissions for about $30.
“Really great tour to see another side of the island. We did 3 stops with the most scenic views. The guide provided information about the areas we were driving through.”
4-hour Madeira 4x4 safari from Funchal with Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro (1818 m), viewpoints, and a sunset over the city.
“We had an amazing experience on Madeira! Our guide, Paulo, was absolutely outstanding — incredibly attentive, passionate about what he does, and always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. He took us to breathtaking viewpoints, introduced us to delicious local bakery treats, and made the entire day unforgettable. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are very grateful. We highly recommend this tour and especially Paulo!”
Small-group Nuns Valley tour from Funchal with 3 viewpoints, village history, and Currral das Freiras in about 3 hours.
“Very interesting and entertaining tak wet weather gear as the viewpoint was showery... great few hours though”
Private Nuns Valley tuk-tuk tour from Funchal with panoramic stops at Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado plus Curral das Freiras.
Private tuk-tuk tour from Funchal to Nuns Valley with scenic viewpoints, hotel pickup, and time to explore the valley village.
“Loads of fun! Really enjoyed the trip to and from Nuns Valley by Tuxki. Gonzalo was a friendly and informative tour guide and gave lots of history and background about Madeira on the ride there and back. As well at Nuns Valley. Definitely a good tour and good value for the price!”
A 2-hour tuk tuk ride from Funchal to Eira do Serrado for extinct volcano views and Nun’s Valley.
“Tour guide Andrea was very good, explained a lot of the important points and was very friendly. We highly recommend her.”
