Aveiro & Costa Nova Half-Day Tour from Porto

About this experience

About Aveiro & Costa Nova Half-Day Tour from Porto The Aveiro & Costa Nova Half-Day Tour is a guided half-day excursion from Porto that takes in the canal city of Aveiro and the striped beach village of Costa Nova. Aveiro sits roughly 70 kilometres south of Porto along the Atlantic coast and is often compared to Venice for its network of waterways, traditional moliceiro boats, and ornate Art Nouveau architecture concentrated in the city centre. The tour runs for approximately four hours and departs from Living Tours, Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira. The itinerary pairs a guided walking tour of Aveiro's Art Nouveau streetscapes with a 45-minute canal cruise aboard a traditional moliceiro boat. A licensed local guide explains the maritime history of the area, including the original role of the moliceiro in harvesting seaweed to produce flor de sal, the hand-raked sea salt still sold in boutique shops around the city. What to expect Transport throughout is on an air-conditioned minibus. On arrival in Aveiro, a professional licensed guide leads a walking tour of the city centre, pointing out the tiled facades and curved ironwork that define the local Art Nouveau style. The canal cruise follows, covering the main waterways with commentary on the fishing village's history and the working life of the moliceiro captains. After the cruise, the group continues to Costa Nova beach, known for its brightly painted palheiro beach houses arranged in vertical stripes along the seafront. Tickets cover the minibus transfer, the licensed guide, and the 45-minute moliceiro boat cruise. Food, drink, and gratuities are not included. A complimentary guided walking tour in Porto is also available from the day after the experience. Aveiro Day Trips from Porto and getting there The tour departs from central Porto at Living Tours, Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, in the Ribeira district, making it straightforward to reach on foot from most central accommodation. For the full range of departures and available dates, see the Aveiro Day Trips from Porto schedule. Note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Highlights

• Half-day tour covering Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto
• Explore Aveiro's canals, moliceiro boats and Art Nouveau architecture
• Visit the striped beach village of Costa Nova on the Atlantic coast
• Aveiro sits roughly 70 kilometres south of Porto
• Tour runs for approximately four hours in total
• Departs from Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira in Porto

What is included

• Guided half-day excursion from Porto
• Transport from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova
• Professional guide throughout the tour

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.