Portugal · Boating

Aveiro and Costa Nova with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day PRIVATE

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Porto. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private half-day tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto
02 Visit colorful Costa Nova and its iconic striped houses
03 Cruise Aveiro’s canals on a traditional Moliceiro boat
04 Learn about Portuguese history and local heritage from your guide
05 Discover Aveiro, known as the “Venice of Portugal”
06 Taste the traditional pastry Ovos Moles

Discover two of northern Portugal’s most charming coastal destinations on this private half-day experience from Porto. Travel with your driver-guide to colorful Costa Nova, known for its striped seaside houses, then continue to Aveiro, often called the “Venice of Portugal” for its canals and traditional boats.

Enjoy a cruise on a traditional Moliceiro boat and take in Aveiro from the water, while learning more about the city’s history and cultural heritage. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to get to know local flavors, including the region’s famous sweet specialty, Ovos Moles.

Enjoy a cruise on a traditional Moliceiro boat and take in Aveiro from the water, while learning more about the city’s history and cultural heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aveiro, Porto

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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.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.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.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".

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Porto. 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Traditional 'Moliceiro' boat ride
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
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.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).

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