Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

4.6

based on 1,836 reviews

| Porto, Portugal

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews. Many enjoyed Aveiro and Costa Nova's charm, boat rides, and colorful houses. However, some felt rushed, with limited time in each location, impacting overall enjoyment.

View Reviews

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

4 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
River cruise in the traditonal "Moliceiro boat" : unique in the world
Small Group Tour (Minivan up to 8 participants or Minibus up to 27 participants)
Guide
Private transportation for the group

Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Hotel Pick up & Drop Off Not included

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Pick up & Drop Off service not available

This tour takes you to Aveiro considered by many as the "Venice of Portugal" which is famous for its large network of canals running through the city. In this Tour you will also take a cruise on a "moliceiro" boat (a traditional boat from this city) which will take you...

Duration 4 Hours
Group Tour
Max 27 people in the group

1
Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from the meeting point and will drive you to Aveiro and Costa Nova.
On your way to Aveiro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
2
Aveiro
The capital of the Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals, genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly coloured boats known as barcos moliceiros. Originally founded in the time of the Roman...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Ria de Aveiro

Cruise Aveiro's dazzling canals on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat, that once was used to collect seagrass in the lagoon.

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Praia da Costa Nova

The last stop is Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous only by the name Costa Nova.
The most picturesque aspect of Costa Nova is its coast road along which a line of wooden huts is painted in brightly coloured stripes alternating with white. Built by fishermen as shelters and equipment...