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4.8(30 reviews)

Aveiro Half-Day Small Group Tour from Porto

From€49
4 hours
Porto, Portugal

About this activity

Experience Aveiro's canals, Art Nouveau architecture, and Costa Nova's striped houses on this half-day tour from Porto.

Highlights

  • Explore Aveiro's picturesque canals
  • Admire Art Nouveau architecture
  • Visit Costa Nova beach's striped houses
  • Enjoy a small group experience
  • Discover local culture and history

Full description

Discover the charm of Aveiro, often called the 'Venice of Portugal,' on this engaging half-day tour from Porto. Glide through its picturesque canals, admire the unique Art Nouveau architecture, and visit the vibrant Costa Nova beach with its iconic striped houses. This small group tour offers an intimate glimpse into Aveiro's rich culture and history, making it a must-do excursion for travelers seeking authentic Portuguese experiences.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Porto
  • Guided tour of Aveiro's canals and Art Nouveau architecture
  • Visit to Costa Nova beach with its iconic striped houses
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Enjoy the ride to Aveiro.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Visit the city of Aveiro

Duration: 35 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

There are excellent Portuguese beaches for water sports, and on the Atlantic coast, there is also a coastline for the Mira canal, on the Aveiro river.

Duration: 35 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Our boat ride on the Ria de Aveiro, lasts 45 minutes and runs through the four main canals in the city of Aveiro: Central Canal, Canal do Côjo, Canal das Pirâmides and Canal de São Roque.

Duration: 50 minAdmission: YES
5

Enjoy the ride back to Porto

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Confirm the pickup location and time in Porto after booking.
  • Be aware that the tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty of Aveiro and Costa Nova.
  • Check the weather forecast and bring an umbrella or sunscreen as needed.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Parents should bring the baby car seat ajusted to infant's age (1 to 3 years old). We only have seats available after 4 years old.
  • This tour may be done in two languages. We try to avoid it, but sometimes we have no other solution.
  • Private option it's done in a private vehicle only with your private guide. The activities are shared with other participants.
  • Reschedulings with less than 24 hours before the start of the tour will be charged a 30% fee (subject to availability).
  • Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
  • The pick-up service is only available for the ones that choose the option "Private Tour".
  • On the private option infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/place. Prices shown are per group/vehicle.

Traveler reviews

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Better than I anticipated

Way more than I expected. We had a lovely day riding in one of the molcieros, with a nice stop at the beach later and to see all the striped houses.

Susan_WMay 18, 2026VIATOR

Brilliant day to spend a half day if in Porto

Brilliant trip with Inês. Fabulous tour guide. Full of fun and knowledge about the area. Would highly recommend ❤️

697lynseybMay 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommended

Lovely The Tour guide was knowledgeable engaging empathetic

DayTrip28902797595Apr 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Aveiro

Vitor and Lucas charming.Very good experience.They had to modify the tour due to the European Marathon held in Aveiro and it was quite a success

claritirApr 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Cultural first time experience

Was great tour, learned a lot as a first time to Portugal!! Enjoyed the gongdala ride!

lauravQ9616PYApr 26, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Parents should bring the baby car seat ajusted to infant's age (1 to 3 years old). We only have seats available after 4 years old. This tour may be done in two languages. We try to avoid it, but sometimes we have no other solution. Private option it's done in a private vehicle only with your private guide. The activities are shared with other participants. Reschedulings with less than 24 hours before the start of the tour will be charged a 30% fee (subject to availability). Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice. The pick-up service is only available for the ones that choose the option "Private Tour". On the private option infants or childrens must be booked as an individual adult/place. Prices shown are per group/vehicle.
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