PORTO · PORTUGAL
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular aveiro & costa nova day trips in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
Half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova with a Moliceiro canal boat ride, striped beach houses, and time for Ovos Moles.
Most Popular“Although the weather was cold and wet, tour guide helped me make the most of my day. Susana was very accommodating, friendly and professional”
Half-day trip from Porto to Aveiro’s canals on a Moliceiro boat and a walk in town, plus Costa Nova’s striped houses.
“Lovely half a day very well-organized. I would recommend anyone to go!”
Cross Arouca 516 and walk Paiva Walkways from Porto, with Aveiro canal boat ride, Costa Nova stripes, and a traditional lunch.
“Suspension bridge and walkways were amazing. Lunch was ok and then the rest of the afternoon was really rushed. A very short barely 30 minute stop in a beautiful town with the stunning Costa Nova beach. Lunch would’ve been better there. Guide was polite. Driving could’ve been improved after a very near miss. I’d say…”
Private Porto to Lisbon transfer with up to 4 stops: Aveiro canals, Nazaré waves, Fátima pilgrimage, and Óbidos walls. Hotel pickup included.
“Tiago was a great driver and guide. He had knowledge about the area, had connections to get us a window table at a beachfront restaurant, and was always pleasant. Stopping at 2 towns still made it a full day si I would worry that more than 2 would be too much.”
Porto to Aveiro by Moliceiro boat, then Costa Nova striped beaches, ending at Capela do Senhor da Pedra on the rocks.
“Arrived at meetup point. Met with the guide who then walked us to the bus. Bus was very nice. Driver was also very good. We had a nice trip with some commentary about the sights,beautiful scenery even saw some wild flamingos and then arrived at costa nova. We had about a hour of free time.…”
From Porto, cross the Arouca 516 suspension bridge, hike Paiva Walkways, enjoy a Portuguese lunch, then explore Aveiro and Costa Nova.
“Really beautiful and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Our guide. Joao, was very knowledgeable about the location and history. It’s a small van. Our fellow travelers were lots of fun too! The bridge and trail were not too difficult, but it is not accessible for wheelchairs.”
Porto to Arouca and Aveiro in one day: 516 bridge, Paiva Walkways, sweets, and a roasted veal lunch with wine.
“Our guide Rui Maia was fantastic and made the day so memorable. A fabulous experience at times it took your breath away.”
A 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s Ria de Aveiro canals, usually in English, with admission included for about $18.
“Nice boat ride in Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal. The guide who called himself Michaelangelo was friendly, but wish he gave more history of the city, when it was founded, flooded and how it will survive the next floods. We don’t need another sinking Titanic 2!”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra with Moliceiro boat cruise, Coimbra’s Joanina Library, and Costa Nova.
“Our guide João was fantastic. It turned out to be a private tour as no one else had booked. We were very grateful the tour wasn’t cancelled. João made the tour really interesting and we really learned a lot. He looked after us and let us go at our own pace and we had a…”
A small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a moliceiro boat cruise, canal sights, and optional university monuments.
“Ease of transport and pleasant guide. Enjoyed all activities”
4 hours from Porto: Art Nouveau Aveiro, Baroque cathedrals, a moliceiro canal cruise, and Costa Nova striped houses.
“My highlight of this tour were the pretty striped houses on the Costa Nova and our tour guide Pedro who was very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. If you’re looking to book this tour do not go with high expectations with the idea that this place will be like Venice as it definitely not and you…”
Porto day trip to Coimbra and Aveiro with a guided tour and included moliceiro canal cruise, plus free historic-center time.
“Small group, very flexible, our tour guide, Tiago, is very nice and helpful, recommend him if you want to join this tour.”
45-minute Moliceiro canal cruise in Aveiro with an in-person guide, English narration, and traditional boats for about $16.
“Difficult to find the boat meet up location due to a temporary construction site. We were lucky that our boat had only one other couple on it so it felt private. Our tour guide boat captain was really knowledgable. He grew up on these boats. We were shown all of the important sites and had…”
Private half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova, with a classic Moliceiro boat ride, guided history, and local canals.
“We have really enjoyed the tour and Manuel was so great tour guide. I would strongly recommend it this tour.”
One day from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro: University sights, two cathedrals, Moliceiro boat on the lagoon, and a local pastry.
“Passeio ótimo e a Carla nossa guia é maravilhosa. Muito atenciosa e ótimo astral.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
