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The 10 most popular nuns valley & curral das freiras in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Half-day minibus tour from Funchal to Eira do Serrado, Curral da Freiras, and Câmara de Lobos, with poncha and views.
“Good prior communication about pick up stop and again when running slightly late due to traffic. Very good guide. Personable and brilliant linguist.”
Monte and the Nuns Valley from Funchal with an included 2 km toboggan ride, top viewpoints, and liquor tasting in 4 hours.
“It was very informative, lots of local knowledge and humour”
Half-day Madeira loop with big views, Curral das Freiras, and Câmara de Lobos Poncha, with Funchal pickup and a guided ride.
“The Madeira location and highlights were awesome. There was nothing exceptional about the trip itself. The vehicle was below average. The AC was either non functional or turned off. The driver had difficulty with the vehicle on and off. The driver himself appeared too tired/bored doing these trips over and over, cleared expressed lack of…”
Easy half-day walk from Funchal to Eira do Serrado and Curral das Freiras for 360° mountain views, stories, and chestnut village treats.
“Excellent guide, really friendly and gave us a lot of interest facts about the area and the island. The trips by car were short and with great views. Really enjoyed getting to visit a less known part of Madeira. Overall great visit, fantastic guide and absolutely worth the money.”
A 5km, mostly flat guided levada walk in Madeira’s Serra de Água valley, with big views, native plants, and a cafe finish.
“This was a good intro to a levada walk. Our guide was excellent and the way she switched between German and English was amaxing!”
Private 3-hour half-day from Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos and Curral das Freiras for big views, a fascinating nun story, and an easy pace.
“A lovely trip, with lots of information, beautiful stops. great guide.”
A half-day Madeira loop to Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras, and Camara de Lobos, with tastings and easy views.
“Great half day trip and very reasonable cost Louis our driver/guide was very informative and gave us loads of history about Madeira. Wasn't made to rush so had plenty of time for coffee/ice cream and shopping! I struggle with my knees but managed with the very small amount of walking involved.”
A half-day Nuns Valley tour from Funchal with hotel pickup, three viewpoints, and time to breathe in Madeira’s misty mountain scenery.
“The three stops on this tour were picturesque and worthwhile. However, it would be great to spend more time in the nun’s valley and reduce time at the other two photo opportunity stops. Driver was careful and informative.”
A small-group 4x4 safari from Funchal to Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro, and sunset viewpoints, with a funny local guide.
“Paolo arrived in a yellow 4x4, with a suntan and a big grin on his face. He then took us on a super fun trip full of stories, breathtaking viewpoints, some crazy off road de-tours and even a poncho tasting! Do not hesitate to book if you enjoy viewing some Madeira inland mountain terrain filled…”
Small-group half-day from Funchal to Nuns Valley with 3 viewpoint stops, guided history, and sweeping Madeiran scenery.
“The views and stops were nice, but we didn’t realize 3 hours included pickup and drop off times for other guests. We were the first pickup and had to wait in a hot van for a half hour or more with no communication from the driver to pick up the second guests. Then even though…”
