This 4-hour private tour offers you the chance to explore the charming towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova. Often referred to as the "Venice of Portugal," Aveiro boasts picturesque canals, while Costa Nova is famous for its colorful striped houses.
The tour includes a 45-minute boat ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat. Throughout the tour, your professional driver/guide will provide insightful commentary, highlighting important landmarks and sharing interesting details about this quaint northern Portuguese city. You'll also have the opportunity to taste the local delicacies, "Ovos Moles" and "Tripa de Aveiro," which are must-try traditional pastries.
Discover the hidden gems of Aveiro and Costa Nova with the expertise of your knowledgeable guide on this half-day private tour. There's so much more to learn and experience in these beautiful towns!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Traditional "Moliceiro" boat ride
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton Restaurant
2. Portofino Motel
3. Hotel Aliados
4. TRYP by Wyndham Porto Centro Hotel
5. Holiday Inn Express Porto City Centre, an IHG hotel
6. Tivoli Porto
7. Hotel Nave
8. Portofoz Hotel
9. Porto River Aparthotel
10. Hotel Porto Trindade
11. Cocorico - Hotel & Restaurant
12. Casual Inca Porto
13. Oporto Near Apartments
14. HF Ipanema Park
15. Timbre Heroismo
16. Hotel Boa Vista
17. Hotel Universal
18. Costa do Sol Residencial
19. Boavista Class Inn
20. Bem Estar Residencial
Additional Info: We pick up from any hotel in Porto city or Vila Nova de Gaia city.
In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
Itinerary
1
Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or 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.
2
Costa Nova
The first 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
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
4
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".
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
• Activity duration may vary due to traffic; avoid scheduling other plans immediately afterward.
• 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
• Itinerary might be amended in case of need
