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

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

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 along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile facades. You will also have the opportunity to see the colorful houses in Costa Nova. Aveiro has a rich and varied gastronomy, and the “soft eggs” - a very sweet desert are also one the main representations of Aveiro.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Porto (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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 Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Aveiro is now one of the most interesting cities on the Portuguese coast. Discover the history of this beautiful city and tasty the traditional pastry, "Ovos Moles".

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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 stores, the huts have now been converted into rather characteristic holiday homes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Living Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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