Porto · AVEIRO & COSTA NOVA DAY TRIPS
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 aveiro & costa nova day trips worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cruise Aveiro’s canals on a traditional Moliceiro boat. 45 minutes of city views, local history, and salt-pyramid scenery seasonally.
“It was a fantastic ride and the Staff was amazing to explain everything of The Moliceiros story. It was a great pleasure and a good way to start the discovery from Aveiro! Thank you!”
A half-day Porto trip to Aveiro and Costa Nova, with a classic Moliceiro canal boat ride and time for striped-hut beach photos.
“Amazing your! Loved Aviero and Costa Nova! Great boat tour, amazing desserts. Perfect half day tour from Porto”
45-minute Moliceiro boat tour through Aveiro canals, salt flats, and landmark buildings with a live multilingual guide.
“Our boat tour was most enjoyable, our guide Dora was funny professional, and so friendly. She made it a very memorable experience. Aveiro is such a beautiful place, with beautiful people. We will definitely return.”
Half-day Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto with a Moliceiro canal cruise, plus walking time for tiled streets and striped beach houses.
“our guide Renaldo was brilliant and our bus driver was amazing. The tour was very informative and beautiful”
Porto day trip to Paiva Walkways and Arouca 516 bridge, with Aveiro canal boat ride, Costa Nova striped houses, and lunch.
“Nice group of people. A great assortment of stops on the way. Very enjoyable.”
Private Porto to Lisbon transfer with smart stops in Aveiro, Nazaré, Fátima and Óbidos. Door-to-door pickup, great guides, pay-your-own lunch.
“This was a good way to see a bit more of the country. Our driver Nuno Silva was excellent, letting us know where he was and when he would be coming. We stopped in Nazare a beautiful beach and a fantastic seafood lunch though it was a bit misty we could see the appeal. Our second stop in Obidos with its castle and walls was interesting but didn’t warrant a long stop 30- 40 mns tops.”
Traditional Moliceiro cruise through Aveiro’s canals for 45 minutes, with a live guide, skip-the-line check-in, and a free local tasting.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Perfect amount of time for the boat ride.”
Porto day trip to Aveiro by Moliceiro boat, Costa Nova striped beaches, and the Capela do Senhor da Pedra on the rocks.
“Our guide, Claudia, was just lovely! We were very unfortunate with the weather (rain, wind amidst severe coastal weather warnings!) but it didn’t dampen our spirits! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and organised, and the trip itself provided another angle on this beautiful area of the world.”
Porto day trip to Arouca 516 suspension bridge, Paiva Walkways hike, Arouca lunch, then Aveiro canals and Costa Nova colorful houses.
“Absolutely an amazing experience! Brilliant views, fun atmosphere and great tour overall. Jao is super knowledgeable, professional and friendly- one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had.”
Moliceiro boat cruise, Beira Mar walking tour, and an ovos moles tasting in Aveiro. Guided, photo-friendly, and great value.
“Both Catrina and Pedro are extremely knowledgeable about Aveiro. Elizabeth speaks passionately about a place she loves and is extremely proud of. Pedro, in a much more lighthearted way, also communicates a deep love for this beautiful little town and its rich history. And what a great little town it is. I'll not forget the amazing facts I learned on this tour when I do another tiling job for my non-profit organization back home.”
A 10-hour Porto day trip to Arouca’s 516 Suspension Bridge, Paiva Walkways, plus Aveiro canals and a veal lunch with wine.
“Efficient service collecting us from a nearby point. Comfortable and clean accommodation with knowledgeable tour guide. Plenty of time to experience the walkway and learn about the region. Wonderful company and treats along the way. Highly recommended”
A short 45 minute Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s Ria canals, with friendly guide humor and big city channel views for about $18.
“The guide spoke super good French, nice walk on the canals of little Venice we lovedAuto-translated”
Porto day trip with Moliceiro boat cruise in Aveiro, quick Costa Nova stop, and Coimbra University plus Biblioteca Joanina.
“Jorge was the reason this gets 5/5 - even though it rained! He was on top of everything making it lovely! Thanks Jorge!”
Full day from Porto to Aveiro canals on a moliceiro boat and Coimbra. Small group, salt pans, and optional palace visits.
“Only drawback on this tour was that we had rain in the afternoon which made us decide not to take the boat ride. But the rest of the tour was very good.”
Half-day from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova: Art Nouveau streets, moliceiro canal cruise, Baroque cathedrals, striped beach houses.
“Very interesting tour, half a day is enough and not tiring. The colorful houses in Costa Nova are very beautiful, the boat ride in Aveiro is interesting for both adults and children. It was a fun day.”
