Aveiro and Costa Nova Half-Day Private Tour with Moliceiro Boat Ride
by Living Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$349.68Overview
This private tour lasts about four hours and covers the towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova near Porto. The journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Porto. During the drive, the guide shares information about Portuguese history and culture. The first stop is Costa Nova, known for its beach and the row of wooden huts with colorful stripes along the coast road. These huts were originally built by fishermen and are now used as holiday homes. After about 30 minutes here, you proceed to Aveiro. In Aveiro, you take a 45-minute ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat through the canals of the lagoon where the Vouga River meets the sea. These boats were once used for harvesting seagrass in the lagoon. Following the cruise, the tour includes a 30-minute walk around Aveiro's canals and streets, where you learn about the city’s history and sample local pastries called "Ovos Moles" and "Tripa de Aveiro." The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned minivan and a driver/guide throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The guide picks you up from your hotel or a meeting point in Porto or Gaia city center and drives toward Aveiro and Costa Nova. During the trip, the guide gives information about Portuguese history, development, and cultural heritage.
Costa Nova
Stop at Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous for its colorful striped wooden huts along the coast road. These huts were built by fishermen as shelters and storage, now converted into holiday homes. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ria de Aveiro
Enjoy a 45-minute cruise on a traditional Moliceiro boat through Aveiro’s canals. These boats were originally used to collect seagrass in the lagoon. The ride offers views of the waterway and surrounding landscape.
45 min
Aveiro
Spend about 30 minutes exploring Aveiro, a city situated on a lagoon where the Vouga River meets the sea. The canals are lined with brightly painted Moliceiro boats. Learn about Aveiro’s history, founded in Roman times, and taste local pastries including "Ovos Moles."
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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- Porto Food Tour with 8 Tastings Including Custard Tart and Bifana
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Aveiro and Costa Nova Half-Day Private Tour with Moliceiro Boat Ride
by Living Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$349.68Overview
This private tour lasts about four hours and covers the towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova near Porto. The journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point in Porto. During the drive, the guide shares information about Portuguese history and culture. The first stop is Costa Nova, known for its beach and the row of wooden huts with colorful stripes along the coast road. These huts were originally built by fishermen and are now used as holiday homes. After about 30 minutes here, you proceed to Aveiro. In Aveiro, you take a 45-minute ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat through the canals of the lagoon where the Vouga River meets the sea. These boats were once used for harvesting seagrass in the lagoon. Following the cruise, the tour includes a 30-minute walk around Aveiro's canals and streets, where you learn about the city’s history and sample local pastries called "Ovos Moles" and "Tripa de Aveiro." The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned minivan and a driver/guide throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The guide picks you up from your hotel or a meeting point in Porto or Gaia city center and drives toward Aveiro and Costa Nova. During the trip, the guide gives information about Portuguese history, development, and cultural heritage.
Costa Nova
Stop at Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous for its colorful striped wooden huts along the coast road. These huts were built by fishermen as shelters and storage, now converted into holiday homes. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Ria de Aveiro
Enjoy a 45-minute cruise on a traditional Moliceiro boat through Aveiro’s canals. These boats were originally used to collect seagrass in the lagoon. The ride offers views of the waterway and surrounding landscape.
45 min
Aveiro
Spend about 30 minutes exploring Aveiro, a city situated on a lagoon where the Vouga River meets the sea. The canals are lined with brightly painted Moliceiro boats. Learn about Aveiro’s history, founded in Roman times, and taste local pastries including "Ovos Moles."
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Porto
- Porto Harry Potter Guided Tour: São Bento Station, Café Majestic, Livraria Lello
- Porto Food Tour with 8 Tastings Including Custard Tart and Bifana
- Porto 6 Bridges Cruise on the Douro River with Sunset Option
- Traditional Fado Show at Ideal Clube de Fado in Porto
- Douro Valley private wine tour from Porto with tastings, 50-minute boat ride, Pinhão station visit and lunch
- Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tastings, Lunch and Boat Cruise