Valley of the Nuns Tour + Wooden Basket Ride

On this trip to Curral das Freiras, Valley of Nuns, you will explore one of the island's beautiful environments and enjoy a ride on the Madeira Toboggan.

Valley of the Nuns Tour + Wooden Basket Ride

Pickup will occur at your hotel at the designated time, followed by a visit to Curral das Freiras, Valley of Nuns. The first stop is the parish of Monte, where a famous means of transport in Madeira, the wicker basket equipped with wheels, will be experienced.

This unique ride, known as Cestas da Madeira, will take you through the streets of Monte. Next, we will proceed to Santo Antonio, the childhood training ground of Cristiano Ronaldo, driving through lush eucalyptus, mimosa, and chestnut tree landscapes until we reach 1,100 meters (3,608 feet) above sea level.

The tour continues to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint at 1,200 meters above sea level, providing a view of Funchal on clear days. We will then explore the Valley of the Nuns, visit the Nun's House and enjoy a Madeira liqueur tasting. The final stop is at the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint for panoramic views of Funchal. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel after a total of 3 hours.

Pickup

This activity includes hotel pick-up in the following areas: Santa Cruz Centro, Caniço, Garajau, Funchal, and Câmara de Lobos Centro.

Children Under 7

Children under 7 years old can join the tour for free, but a fee of 7EUR for a child seat in the Madeira Baskets applies on the day of the tour.