Portugal · AVEIRO & COSTA NOVA DAY TRIPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 aveiro & costa nova day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Take a 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s canals, with live multilingual guides, salt-pyramid views in summer, and great value.
“In the heat of the day, it was nice to be on the water and get English commentary and a water- canal perspective on Aveiro.”
Half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova with a Moliceiro canal boat ride, striped beach houses, and time for Ovos Moles.
“Amazing your! Loved Aviero and Costa Nova! Great boat tour, amazing desserts. Perfect half day tour from Porto”
Porto to Aveiro tour with the Arouca 516 suspension bridge, Paiva Walkways boardwalk, Costa Nova, and a traditional countryside lunch for $127.
“Our guide Thomas was exceptional. Safe driver, excellent knowledge and communication and kept the whole day flow perfectly. A lovely Porto man who will do well in life. Pleasure to join him for the day. Definitely recommend doing this tour as trying to do yourself would be difficult. Beautiful part of Portugal - even though it was raining most of the day!”
A 45-minute guided Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro’s main canals, salt flats, and Art Nouveau sights, with multi-language storytelling.
“it was a good tour around the canals and the 2 guides on the Boat Io where Fantastic.”
Half-day guided trip from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova, with an optional Moliceiro canal cruise and guided walking time.
“Tour was great. Perfect amount of time. The meeting point isn’t correct. The office is on the other side of the street and the meeting point is at the top of the hill, it should be updated as the hill is fairly steep. Other than that. Trip/ Guide was perfect. Highly recommend.”
Porto to Aveiro by Moliceiro boat, then Costa Nova striped beaches and Capela do Senhor da Pedra. 8.5 hours from $49.
“Our guide Maria, organized the group very well, was very informative, patient and funny. We enjoyed the day.”
Private Porto to Lisbon one-way transfer with up to four stops like Aveiro, Nazaré, Fátima and Óbidos, hotel pickup and Wi-Fi.
“Spectacular day! Tiago was an excellent guide who recommended good places to eat and was very knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed all three of our stops and he was happy to take us to a museum when requested. It is a great way to see a bit more of Portugalif your time is limited.”
45-minute Moliceiro cruise on Aveiro’s canals with Art Nouveau sights, salt pans, and the fish market, plus a free tasting from $15.
“The guide and the captain made their job very well.”
Porto day trip with Arouca 516 suspension bridge, 5 km Paiva Walkways hike, traditional lunch, Aveiro canals, and colorful Costa Nova.
“4 completely different experiences in one trip. The brochure is accurate. Drivers and staff very helpful and informative. Had three 8 person vans who traveled together and got to meet interesting people.”
A guided Aveiro walk plus Moliceiro canal cruise, with church entry and ovos moles tasting, for Art Nouveau views and sweet payoff.
“Our tour guide Catarina was exceptional. She was very kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and nice to our family. She did a great job and we are very happy that we toured with her. Highly recommended.”
Private Lisbon to Porto transfer with up to 4 stops, Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, and Aveiro, hotel pickup and water.
“Ricardo was an excellent driver. It was a nice ride from Lisbon to Porto with a wonderful stop in Óbidos. A very relaxing way to travel with our friends and lots of luggage.”
Porto day trip to Arouca and Aveiro with the 516 Arouca suspension bridge, Paiva Walkways, and a veal lunch plus convent sweets.
“The bridge and the walkway are beautiful and enjoyable. Our guide Ana was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and considerable. I have a great time.”
Take a 45-minute Moliceiro boat tour through Aveiro’s Ria channels, with friendly English guides and easy logistics, from about $18.
“Very friendly staff. Our host/guide on boat was very thorough with explanations and information. He was also very friendly making the tour very fun and enjoyable. He made sure to provide the tour in all languages of people present on the boat. Impeccable service and loved our experience!”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a moliceiro boat cruise, salt-pond views, and University of Coimbra highlights.
“We had a wonderful time with Ines! She was friendly, kind and helpful throughout the tour. She was also extremely knowledgeable, happy to answer every question we had about Portugal and doing everything she could to make our tour meaningful and enjoyable! Highly recommend taking a tour with her!”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a Moliceiro boat ride, Costa Nova, and the University and Biblioteca Joanina.
“Ines was a wonderful tour guide and driver. She gave us so much useful information! She was so easy to work with! Great trip! and great excursion! Highly recommend!”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
