15 Best Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips In Porto

Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

/ June 4, 2026

1.Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

Half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova with a Moliceiro canal boat ride, striped beach houses, and time for Ovos Moles.

Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

2.Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise

Half-day trip from Porto to Aveiro’s canals on a Moliceiro boat and a walk in town, plus Costa Nova’s striped houses.

★ 4.4

“Daniel was quite very good guide. When asked a question he answered with lots of information. His command of English was impeccable. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon”

963 reviewsFrom $52by LIVING TOURS

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Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways Day Trips, Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Porto, Tour Reviews

From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways and Arouca 516 Footbridge

/ June 4, 2026

3.From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways and Arouca 516 Footbridge

Cross Arouca 516 and walk Paiva Walkways from Porto, with Aveiro canal boat ride, Costa Nova stripes, and a traditional lunch.

★ 4.9

“We had a fantastic trip with Dani - it was absolutely incredible and a must visit for anyone visiting Porto. Dani was knowledgeable and kept the drives interesting with facts and history. It was very well organised and it was the perfect amount of time in each place - nothing felt rushed but we also…”

957 reviewsFrom $142by Enne Tours

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Fatima, Coimbra & Northern Portugal Day Trips, Porto, Tour Reviews

Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos

/ June 4, 2026

4.Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos

Private Porto to Lisbon transfer with up to 4 stops: Aveiro canals, Nazaré waves, Fátima pilgrimage, and Óbidos walls. Hotel pickup included.

★ 5.0

“If you are in Porto and want to get to Lisbon, this is a great way to get there, or vice a versa. We had a private pick up at our hotel with Lawrence. He took us on 2 stops of our choice. Averió and Obidos. Extremely knowledgeable, fun, great sense of humor and professional…”

810 reviews4 to 10 hours (approx.)From $287.21by Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Porto, Tour Reviews

Porto:Aveiro, Cruise, Costa Nova & Capelha da Pedra Full Day

/ June 4, 2026

5.Porto:Aveiro, Cruise, Costa Nova & Capelha da Pedra Full Day

Porto to Aveiro by Moliceiro boat, then Costa Nova striped beaches, ending at Capela do Senhor da Pedra on the rocks.

★ 4.5

“What a fantastic day out. Alessandro was a great guide, and very knowledgeable about Aveiro and the surrounding areas. the boat tour was great, our guide was very humorous too. all in all a fantastic day out and we'll worth tge money. I'd highly recommend”

434 reviewsFrom $47by BUENDIA TOURS

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Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways Day Trips, Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Porto, Tour Reviews

From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

/ June 4, 2026

6.From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

From Porto, cross the Arouca 516 suspension bridge, hike Paiva Walkways, enjoy a Portuguese lunch, then explore Aveiro and Costa Nova.

★ 5.0

“What an incredible day! Tomas took us to the Paiva Walkways (stunning views and that epic suspension bridge!), the colorful striped houses of Costa Nova, and the charming canals of Aveiro. He kept the whole day fun with great stories, local tips, and plenty of laughs. We never felt rushed, and every stop was even…”

434 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $130.60by Ennetours

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Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways Day Trips, Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour

Porto to Arouca and Aveiro in one day: 516 bridge, Paiva Walkways, sweets, and a roasted veal lunch with wine.

★ 5.0

“Good fun in an amazing natural area not too far from Porto, on the first sunny day after a spell of rain in the area. I'm a hiker and I have a car but it was easier, in this case, not to have to make all the arrangements myself and be guided by three enthusiastic…”

289 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $139.13by Detours

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro

/ June 4, 2026

8.Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro

A 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s Ria de Aveiro canals, usually in English, with admission included for about $18.

★ 4.5

“Arrived Aveiro to find entire inner city area blocked off to accommodate some type of event. You couldn't find parking within 1.5 to 2 kilometers from the canal!!! This should have been known by the tour operator AND Viator well in advance so they could inform us before we booked and PAID for this tour.…”

262 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $18.10by Aveiro Moments

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Fatima, Coimbra & Northern Portugal Day Trips, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

9.Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra with Moliceiro boat cruise, Coimbra’s Joanina Library, and Costa Nova.

★ 4.5

“Although this was a group tour, we were the only ones. Our guide Chris was absolutely fabulous! 9 hours and it was the most relaxing tour and day yet. My greatest regret was that I forgot to take cash for a tip. Wonderful to see Aveiro and Coimbra plus the boat tour. The library was…”

236 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $126.43by Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Fatima, Coimbra & Northern Portugal Day Trips, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

10.From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

A small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a moliceiro boat cruise, canal sights, and optional university monuments.

★ 4.6

“Very enjoyable! Wonderful and informative guide Liliana . We had a fabulous full day .”

219 reviewsFrom $125by Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain

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1-Hour Experiences, Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

11.From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise

4 hours from Porto: Art Nouveau Aveiro, Baroque cathedrals, a moliceiro canal cruise, and Costa Nova striped houses.

★ 4.2

“The guide was very knowledgeable and explained the sites very well. The 1/2 day tour had a small amount of free time in Aveiro which was enough to have a short walk and try the local sweets.”

214 reviews4 hoursFrom $54by Gray Line Portugal

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro River Cruises, Fatima, Coimbra & Northern Portugal Day Trips, Full-Day, Porto, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

12.Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Porto day trip to Coimbra and Aveiro with a guided tour and included moliceiro canal cruise, plus free historic-center time.

★ 4.5

“Small group, very flexible, our tour guide, Tiago, is very nice and helpful, recommend him if you want to join this tour.”

166 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $119.77by Touch Tours

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Porto, Tour Reviews

Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat

/ June 4, 2026

13.Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat

45-minute Moliceiro canal cruise in Aveiro with an in-person guide, English narration, and traditional boats for about $16.

★ 3.5

“Great for anyone who does not have a lot of ritme to spare but wants to get a peak at Aveiro. The boat experience and entertainment was exceptional!”

131 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $15.66by Viva a Ria

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Aveiro & Costa Nova Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Porto, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day

/ June 5, 2026

14.Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day

Private half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova, with a classic Moliceiro boat ride, guided history, and local canals.

★ 5.0

“Ana was an excellent tour guide. She was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, & courteous! Not only did she take us to Aviero & Costa Nova, she gave us insights into what it is like to live in Portugal. Aviero is a cute town & the boat ride was nice. The houses in Costa Nova were colorful.…”

99 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $157.22by Living Tours

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