Aveiro and Costa Nova Tour: Half-Day Exploration from Coimbra with Moliceiro Boat Ride

Embark on a half-day exploration from Coimbra to Aveiro and Costa Nova. Experience a Moliceiro boat ride, visit Praia da Barra and Costa Nova’s colorful striped houses.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canal Central de Aveiro - Moliceiro boat experience, 45 minutes sailing our Portuguese Venice
  • Praia da Barra - Visit of the lighthouse and the beach
  • Praia da Costa Nova - Brief visit in Costa Nova
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Once we’ve gathered our group in Coimbra, we’ll set off for Aveiro, which is less than sixty minutes away. Our first activity will be a tranquil ride on one of the traditional Moliceiros boats, vessels previously utilized for harvesting ‘moliço’ and for the transportation of seaweed and salt. This 45-minute aquatic journey will navigate us through the…

Location
Av. Emídio Navarro 21
Avenida Emídio Navarro
In front of Astória Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour30720582688
Dec 23, 2025
Very very nice visit because Pedro explain everything, clear and easy, he is very good - Was perfect, punctuality, serious, nicely , and very kind, he is really good, he knows the city, historic and legends of the town, very puntualy
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Danad6078
Oct 26, 2025
The guide makes all the difference - Despite takong this tour on a rainy October day, we enjoyed our introduction to Aveiro and the nearby beach town. Xavier is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide who made sure we had the best experience possible. From a tasty Portuguese bakery treat to the canal tour around this sweet town, all was enjoyable. We can see why this is a popular summer vacation spot.
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N1743zvgailm
Jun 26, 2025
Charming coastal towns! - Pedro was a fantastic guide and the tour was wonderful! Aveiro is a very lovely town and the boat trip was the perfect way to see it and learn more history. The beach and lighthouse at Barra were very special to see. And the striped colorful houses and restaurants of Costa Nova were as charming as a town could possibly be!! Loved it!! Pedro was so extremely knowledgeable about all of Portugal and shared great insight on culture, history, food and wine, and tips for tourists. He deserves 10 stars!!
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Alfredo_m
Jan 4, 2025
Worth every cent - Xavier was an outstanding guide. He knew the history of Aveiro and Costa Nova and all of its details. The boat ride through the canals was a beautiful experience!
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Ellen_t
May 25, 2024
Wonderful tour! - We thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend the half-day trip from Coimbra to the beautiful coastal city of Aveira. Gliding through the network of canals of the city on a traditional Moliceiro boat was relaxing and delightful. Our personable and knowledgeable guide, Xavier, took us to the vibrant main square of the old town of Aveira and the beautiful Barra and Costa Nova beaches. The colourful striped houses in Costa Nova are unique and reminiscent of the brightly painted houses in St. John’s, Newfoundland in Canada. Ellen and Ryan, Canada
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Discover44394661022
Oct 16, 2023
Coimbra excursion - The trip was amazing and our guide was as well. Beautiful sandy beaches and a relaxing boat ride. Made us want to spend more time in the area.
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Venture55067798321
Oct 6, 2023
Great guide & charming tour - Great half day tour to lovely Aveiro, and Costa Nova. Both charming places. The Costa Nova houses are a must see, so bright and colorful. The guide was very good and was engaging and personable. He explained all the history & places of interest along the way. Certainly a good way to see such places.
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Jccbotas
Aug 30, 2023
Spectacular Tour - Excellent tour in the Aveiro area. Xavier is a guide with a lot of knowledge about the history of Aveiro, very affable and flexible in the way he organized our tour. Result: unforgettable memories. I recommend
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Freedom51457004089
Jul 24, 2023
Excellent tour! - We had a very nice morning tour from Coimbra. Our guide was Xavier. He picked us up and dropped us off at our front door which was very helpful. He shared a lot of information about the area. The Moliceiro boat ride was very pleasant. We stopped at 2 beaches: Barra and Costa Nova, a good place for vacation. We liked the local pastry with a rich filling that Xavier offered at the end of our tour. Thank you, Xavier.
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Miguel
May 31, 2024
It is worth the visit - Costa Nova is a beach in Aveiro, with typical little houses with very bright colors, very nice to see. The beach is wide, open and windy and the sea is very rough and dangerous and we were told that the water is very cold. It is full of apartments for rent in the summer. You eat tripe with chocolate at little stands, it's like a pancake but thicker. The millers ride in Aveiro is a tour of the canals and you can do it but it doesn't offer much.
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From $101
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).