Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What To Expect
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.
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".
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PORTUGUESE
FRENCH
ENGLISH
Reviews
1,501 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A good taste of the area
Angela R,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gorgeous— wish we had a little more time in both places to meander. It was a nice introduction to the area !
Fun half day tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova
Tiffany B,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time! Stress free comfortable bus ride to Aveiro and a lovely boat ride down the canal. We had about half an hour to walk around the town before boarding the bus for costa nova. We had about 20 minutes to walk around there. Our guide was great. Very personable and knowledgeable and gave us some history and answered all our questions. The price was great too. Would highly recommend if you want to check out Aveiro with no hassle. I would've liked a little more time to walk around, but it was a fun tour
Good trip
Veerraju B,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00An hour drive from Porto but we will reach a pleasant and scenic town, had a nice experience. Thank you
Disappointing - wish I could have our money back.
Jeanne H,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately, I cannot rate this experience highly. The guide spoke in both English and Spanish but far more Spanish than English and for extended periods at a time. By the time we heard it in English, we were beyond whatever he was pointing out. Also, the stop in Costa Nova was basically a waste of time...we had time to walk to the beach and back. Most of the stores were closed, which would have been nice to know. Similarly, the Aveiro stop was disappointing. The "boats" take you up a canal (by motor), turn around and come back. I think we did 3 different canals, up and back. The canals are located on the edge of town so you never really get to see the town. We had a little free time and walked a bit of a distance to some small shops and cafes before it was time to walk all the way back to the van. Finally, because it was rush hour when we returned, we were let off at a different location from where we left. Fortunately, we had someone with us who could steer us back to the hotel which turned out to be quite a ways away. All of us agreed that we would not recommend this tour.
Excellent trip.
234heitorf,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was excellent, the tour had all the cultural and related information The guide Anabela was super requested, I recommend going with her, where she was very helpful beyond the knowledge.
Cute.
Pamela M,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cute little half day day trip out of Porto. Just what I wanted to fill the gaps for my trip to Porto for five days.
Worth it!
Vicki B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour with Annabell. She was very knowledgeable in the history of the area. Enough time to explore on our own, and enough guided time to learn about Aveiro and Costa Nova. The canal boat trip was a highlight!
Boat ride at Aveiro and Costa Nova
Marilyn H,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide and great experience with beautiful architecture the shops and restaurants were not too good
Enjoyed trip to Aveiro and Costa Nova
Melissa Y,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a nice excursion. It was nice to see some Portugal countryside while riding on the bus. The boat ride in Aveiro was quaint. Our guide on the boat was informative and engaging. We really enjoyed Costa Nova because of its' charm. The time spent at each location was good.
Excellent Aveiro tour
Ana R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and Franco did a great job explaining everything in Spanish and in English he was very friendly. The boat in Aveiro was great also and the guy who did the tour was so funny. We have a good time. We recommend this tour to everyone who goes to Porto.
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