Porto · AVEIRO DAY TRIPS
Canals, painted moliceiro boats and the striped fishermen’s houses at Costa Nova, an hour south. These 15 half and full days differ on whether the boat ride and the salt pans are included, and how long you get on the beach.
Half-day Porto trip to Aveiro and Costa Nova with a classic Moliceiro boat ride, striped houses, and quick tastes of local life.
“Miguel did a great job! It was a fun & beautiful half day tour. He was friendly & funny everyone seemed happy!”
10-hour small-group tour from Porto to Paiva Walkways and the Arouca 516 bridge, plus lunch, Aveiro, and Costa Nova.
“Joao was a fantastic group leader! He was super kind and friendly, he have give use a lot of suggestions on what to do in Porto, so double thanks you! The experience was very nice , the bridge and the walk on the wooden platform was absolutely beautiful, also the lunch at the local restaurant was tasty. The afternoon at the sea was absolutely worth it, overall a great experience outside Porto! We would do it again!”
Half-day Aveiro and Costa Nova trip from Porto with optional Moliceiro canal cruise, guided culture walk, and quick beach town visit.
“I loved the stop at Costa Nova Beach to see the colorful houses and the beach. And of course the Moliceiro boat ride in Aveiro was the best!”
Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova in one day, with Moliceiro canal cruising, a sea chapel photo stop, and Ovos Moles.
“Both Maria and Daniel were very professional and gave us lot of useful information. It was a nice trip regardless of the bad weather.”
Private Porto to Lisbon transfer with up to four stops, including Aveiro canals, Nazaré surf views, Fátima pilgrimage, and Óbidos medieval walls.
“Our tour guide / driver is Miguel Barbosa he is very very nice, drives well and very accomodating he makes you feel comfortable. Request for miguel he is hand down one of the nicest person you will meet. Tour was hassle free its private and caters to what u want to see. Worth it!”
From Porto, cross the Arouca 516 suspension bridge, hike Paiva Walkways, enjoy a traditional lunch, then explore Aveiro and Costa Nova.
“I think our guide was Dani. He was so fun and friendly and made it a great day. They pivoted the suspension bridge vs the walkway and he was open and honest about everything. Comfortable drive, great service, fun activities, good free time to do things and the lunch was really nice in a restaurant that service excellent fish. No complaints. An excellent way to visit 3 sites if short on time.”
A full-day Porto escape with the 516 Arouca suspension bridge, Paiva Walkways, Arouca sweets, and Aveiro canals, plus lunch.
“What a fun day! Our guide made it fantastic and was very knowledgeable of Portugal and the great outdoor! A very nice change from touring the city. We were able to see another side and enjoy the beautiful nature of Portugal. Our lunch was the best meal we have had so far in Portugal- a feast after our walk!”
Take a 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s Ria channels with an English-friendly guide, humor, music, and ribbon stories.
“Great time! We were a bit late at the end of the day, but they still accommodated us. Interesting and something a little different to do.”
Small-group day trip to Aveiro and Coimbra with a moliceiro boat cruise, Art Nouveau strolls, and University of Coimbra highlights.
“Our guide, Chris was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful as well. We had a great time and experience. Thank you so much for it!”
Small-group tour from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with Moliceiro boat cruise and Biblioteca Joanina, plus Costa Nova breaks.
“Our tour Guides, Gisela and Manuel were simply amazing! They catered to our needs, were very informative, and genuinely cared about our Portugal experience! I would highly recommend them to any travelers visiting the beautiful country of Portugal. Thank you Gisela and Manuel for a trip of a lifetime!! Debby & Ben”
Half-day Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto: Art Nouveau streets, a moliceiro canal cruise, and striped beach houses in 4 hours.
“This was a very interesting tour. It was a great way to get a taste of another part of Portugal. The guides were knowledgeable and the driver was courteous and professional.”
Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with a traditional Moliceiro canal cruise, university and old town stops, and a small group guide.
“Touring the university and the boat trip in Aviero were interesting and enjoyable. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint was that we thought he was going with us on the university tour to guide us. Also aviator said water would be provided, and it wasn’t.”
Short, guided Moliceiro boat cruise in Aveiro. Traditional canals, easy timing, and strong value for about $15.
“Our cruise was a joy! This is an amazing experience at a great price! We learned so much about Aveiro's history, culture, people and more. Mariana was an awesome guide! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, she even sang for us! She was very entertaining! This was a great start to our visit, helping us find other places in the city to visit. Don't miss it!”
Private half-day from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova, with a Moliceiro canal cruise and time in Aveiro to taste Ovos Moles.
“I wasn't all that pleased with the actual ride on the Moliceiro, as I was expecting more of a private/smaller tour, and the ticket agent questioned our entry until intervention by our tour guide. Based on how it was advertised, I thought it would have been a smaller group, but we were lumped in with what appeared to be a public tour. But, it was sufficient to say we rode on a Moliceiro. The better part of the tour, which really was private, meaning just the tour guide and us, was very informative and enjoyable. Although I was prepared for it being a walking tour, I must have missed that…”
Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro in one day, with guided tours and a Moliceiro boat ride on Aveiro Lagoon.
“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
