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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour
4.7  / 51171 reviews

Discover the island of Madeira on a sightseeing tour from the capital of Funchal. Journey to Nuns Valley and across to Monte with its breathtaking views.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included
The pickup and drop-off takes place from hotels in Santa Cruz, Caniço, Funchal, Câmara and the Lobos center. For guests coming with a rental car, the bus meeting point will be at Madeira Panoramico Hotel main road.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    53 pickup location options:

    Santa Cruz Village Hotel, Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Funchal Cable Car, Pestana Casino Park, Jardins d'Ajuda, Reids Palace Hotel, Four Views Baía, Cristo Rei, Madeira Gardens, Pestana Grand, ROYAL SAVOY, Hotel Solar Bom Jesus, Hotel Baía Azul, La Vie, Hotel Orca Praia, The Vine Hotel, Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel, Porto Santo Line, Pestana Palms, Dorisol Florasol Hotel, Quinta da Penha de França, CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum, Golden Residence Hotel, Hotel do Centro, Suite Hotel Eden Mar, Hotel Girassol, Albergaria Dias, Terrace Mar Suite Hotel, Pestana Miramar, Allegro Madeira - Adults Only, Pestana Carlton Madeira, Centro Comercial Anadia, Palácio da Justiça do Funchal, The Cliff Bay hotel, Winston Churchill statue, Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Hotel Porto Mare, Four Views Monumental, Quinta Bela Sao Tiago Hotel, NEXT HOTEL, Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida Madeira, Winston Churchill, Palheiro Village, Pensão Residencial Mirasol, Meliá Madeira Mare, Hotel Vila Galé Santa Cruz, Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, Pestana Village, Hotel do Carmo, Hotel Madeira, Ocean Gardens Hotel, Savoy Palace, Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)

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    Funchal

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (4 hours)

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    Monte Toboggan Ride

    Photo stop, Sightseeing

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    Eira do Serrado Viewpoint

    Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

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    Curral das Freiras

    Photo stop, Visit, Aperitif

    Pico dos Barcelos Lookout

    Photo stop

    Optional

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    Funchal

    Guided tour

  • 53 drop-off locations:

    Pestana Grand, Pestana Village, Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco), The Vine Hotel, Terrace Mar Suite Hotel, Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel, Hotel do Carmo, Hotel Porto Santa Maria, Pestana Miramar, Funchal Cable Car, Jardins d'Ajuda, Golden Residence Hotel, Hotel Solar Bom Jesus, Quinta da Penha de França, ROYAL SAVOY, Hotel Orca Praia, Quinta Bela Sao Tiago Hotel, Hotel Porto Mare, Reids Palace Hotel, Porto Santo Line, Cristo Rei, Hotel Madeira, La Vie, Pestana Casino Park, Four Views Baía, Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, Four Views Monumental, Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Savoy Palace, Winston Churchill, Ocean Gardens Hotel, Meliá Madeira Mare, The Cliff Bay hotel, Hotel Vila Galé Santa Cruz, Centro Comercial Anadia, Pestana Palms, Palheiro Village, Pensão Residencial Mirasol, NEXT HOTEL, Madeira Gardens, Apartamentos Turisticos Atlantida Madeira, Hotel Baía Azul, Suite Hotel Eden Mar, Winston Churchill statue, Albergaria Dias, Santa Cruz Village Hotel, Dorisol Florasol Hotel, Pestana Carlton Madeira, Hotel Girassol, Allegro Madeira - Adults Only, Palácio da Justiça do Funchal, Hotel do Centro, CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey through the green mountains and valleys of the west of Madeira
  • Get breathtaking views from one of Madeira's most stunning lookout points
  • Try some of the traditional foods of Madeira, including chestnut cake
  • See where the remains of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor lie in Monte
  • Take a thrilling toboggan ride and experience one of Madeira's oldest modes of transport

Full description

Depart Funchal and journey to the Pico dos Barcelos to experience one of Madeira's unique viewpoints. Get a breathtaking view of all points of the island, before making your way up to Eira do Serrado. Admire the surrounding chestnut trees and eucalyptus plants of the natural wonderland. The ancient footpaths are still used by locals and tourists, and the narrow road and tunnels can still be seen.  From an altitude of 1,094 meters above sea level, see across to the Nuns Valley. Isolated from the rest of the island, the Nuns Valley is surrounded by lava rock and takes its name from the nuns that once inhabited the valley as they fled from pirate attacks during the 16th century. Try some traditional chestnut cake and pastries only found in the region, along with different traditional liquors. Then, go to Monte, one of Madeira´s old tourist stops, and visit the church where the tomb of the Emperor Charles I of Austria can be found.  Add a little adventure to the day and enjoy an unforgettable 2-kilometer toboggan ride down the old road of Livramento, where the bus will pick you up at the bottom.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Sleigh (toboggan) ride
  • Pickup for cruise liner guests from the meeting point at the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Free liquor tasting in nuns valley Village
  • Free Entrance to the nuns House and Chestnut Museum
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Pick up at Cruiseliner Terminal (additional cost of €4.50 per person) more than 6 people

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Children under 5 years old can ride on a parent's lap
  • Bookings for one have an additional cost of €10 for the toboggan ride, because a single person occupies the two places
  • There are no discounts for children at this attraction

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1171 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Graham – United KingdomOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Excellent tour with informative guide stops the right length and sledge ride the highlight , would recommend to anyone
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Sandra – United KingdomSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Lucy was great , it would’ve been nice to have been able to have visited the church
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Jacqui – United KingdomSeptember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
Wish we'd got his name but our guide/driver was absolutely brilliant. He was extremely knowledgeable and full of fun. He made the whole experience worth every penny. It was very good value for the money and we wouldn't hesitate to come and do it again. Thank you so much.
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Product ID: 92538

Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda

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