Funchal Scenic Tour: Nuns Valley and Pico dos Barcelos

Embark on a 3-hour sightseeing tour from Funchal to Nuns Valley. Explore stunning landscapes, visit historical sites, and enjoy breathtaking views. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos - 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.
  • Miradouro Eira do Serrado - You will then head to Eira do Serrado, overlooking \
What's Included
  • Expert guidance by a professional
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and charges
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal, Canico
What's Not Included
  • Pickup from Funchal cruise port (depending on selected option)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on a 3-hour guided journey from Funchal, where you’ll discover stunning landscapes and significant landmarks. Explore Nuns Valley, pause at Pico dos Barcelos to marvel at the spectacular vistas and traverse Eira do Serrado, providing a bird’s eye view of Nuns Valley beneath. Transportation via a cooled minibus and hotel collection and drop-off…

Location
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
Urbanizacao Pico dos Barcelos 1
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeremy_n
Jul 11, 2025
Just the ticket if you’re looking for a shorter tour - A fantastic tour with our superb guide Suzanne - loved every second and Nuns Valley is stunning. If you’re looking for a shorter tour this is the one for you. Easy to book, excellent communication, timely pick up, first class and knowledgeable guide, amazing sights and scenery - highly recommended!
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Voyage53035328487
Jun 30, 2025
Sunday 19 June on to the Nuns Valley, a nice trip for a great price - We were picked up again neatly in time at our residence address to make a tour to the Nuns Valley. The guide told us what to see everywhere. Several stops made including Eira do Serrado which was breathtaking. In the valley enjoyed a nice cup of coffee and chesnut pastry which was delicious. The booking was definitely worth it for that price.
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Helene_g
Jun 22, 2025
Magic - Cristian is a very friendly and attentive guide. The landscape is breathtaking. We are delighted with this excursion.
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Default528793
Apr 9, 2025
Nuns Valley Tour - We went on the 4 hour trip to see Nuns Valley. Our driver/guide( Acifrindo ) was excellent. He made the tour very enjoyable with his in depth knowledge of Madeira and showing us many points of interest. The valley is stunning, even in the rain. This is a great trip at a very reasonable cost.
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Paul_s
Mar 20, 2025
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and entertaining tak wet weather gear as the viewpoint was showery... great few hours though
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Twowires
Nov 20, 2024
Great views on a well organised trip - We had already booked a full day tour and wanted a shorter option. Nuns Valley fitted the bill and didn't disappoint. Again picked up in Canico, by Luis a very friendly guide/driver. we had to pick up others, in Funchal, but were soon on our way into the mountains. There are only 3 stops on the tour, but we picked a good day for weather and had time to stop and admire the amazing views and take picutres. Luis gave us enough local information and negotiated the mountain roads easily, including a bonus stop in a lay by for the view. The actual town in Nuns Valley is not that impressive, but we did try the Poncha and Chestnut cake. We got back to our hotel for lunch. The trip was approx 4.5 hours, due to us being 20 min from Funchal. But many other operators don't pick up outside the Capital. So another great service. I definitely don't want to drive on their roads.
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David_m
Jun 17, 2024
Go for it! Good value and informative. Interesting to learn from your guide about the area and its history. - George our guide and all the viewing points. Highly recommended. Good to learn the history which makes the tour very interesting.
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Frances_s
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing Valley of the Nuns tour. - This tour was amazing. We were picked up at our hotel and the tour guide was lovely. She explained about a lot of things on the way up and back down the mountain. At the second stop with the cafe she sat with my elderly father on the cafe balcony while I walked up to the view point. She told us interesting facts about banana trees. The views we saw were amazing and we enjoyed visiting the Valley of the Nuns village chapel. This is a great tour to do and just right for someone elderly.
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Abdulrahman_k
Apr 26, 2024
A nice tour with a wonderful guide . - The unbelievable sights all along the way. The tour guide Suzana was the best tour guide I have ever seen, she was very knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful.
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Monica_d
Mar 21, 2024
Half day worth doing. - Nuns Valley half day tour's guide Manuel was straight in with information on Maderia after picking up the last clients. Perfect 3.hours / 3 short stops. Amazing scenery, beautiful beautiful Nuns valley despite the weather.
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).