Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Private Tour: Explore 'Venice of Portugal' and Scenic Costa Nova

Discover the enchanting ‘Venice of Portugal’ and the scenic Costa Nova on a half-day private tour. Explore Aveiro’s canals, try traditional pastries, and take a boat ride. Expert guide included!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porto - An expert guide will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, or designated meeting point and take you to Aveiro and Costa Nova. During the journey to Aveiro, the guide will share insights into Portuguese history, development, and cultural heritage.
  • Costa Nova - The first stop is Costa Nova do Prado beach, commonly known as Costa…
What's Included
  • Porto City Walking Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Traditional ‘Moliceiro’ boat ride
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This 4-hour private tour offers you the chance to explore the charming towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova. Often referred to as the “Venice of Portugal,” Aveiro boasts picturesque canals, while Costa Nova is famous for its colorful striped houses.
The tour includes a 45-minute boat ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat. Throughout the tour, your professional…

Location
Porto
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carmen_z
Jun 17, 2026
Aveiro is Beautiful - Fred our tour guide was exceptional, he took the time to explain Porto, Aveiro and Costa Nova. He made the tour fun as well. Highly recommend this tour Aveiro was beautiful
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Madelyn_m
May 30, 2026
A nice day by the coast - This tour was a lovely way to spend an afternoon away from the bustle of Porto. Both locations were pretty. Our guide, Rui, was very helpful and we had great conversations with him about Portugal. He also was kind enough to give us recommendations for great meals in Porto.
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Christinaf628
May 4, 2026
Lots to see and little walking - If you want a tour where you’ll see a lot of stuff in a short amount of time, this is the tour for you. We paired it with a walking tour of Porto in the morning. This tour will take you briefly to a little beach town with striped colorful houses (Costa Nova) and then to a small and cute city (Aveiro) about an hour south of Porto. We got to try raivas (small biscuits that are sweet and salty) and ovos molhos (soft eggs is the translation, which is a sweet like the famous egg custard tart. Bruno Camposi was a really nice tour guide. He even ran to grab a jacket someone forgot on the boat tour in Aveiro. Rui was a good driver and kind.
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Nancy_c
Apr 27, 2026
Aveiro and beyond - Fred was our guide and very informative and engaging. He picked us up at the hotel and drove us to Aveiro. Fun time!
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Pershorerambler
Apr 16, 2026
A grand day out in Aveiro - A lovely day out visiting Costa Nova, Aveiro and two other sites. The guide gave us plenty of time to explore each site.
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Nora
Apr 9, 2026
The trip to the two cities was great. - Mario Pinto was great! He provided many historical facts.
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Tatiana_k
Nov 5, 2025
Must do when visiting Porto - If you’re traveling in the north of Portugal, visiting Aveiro is an absolute must. This charming small city has such a unique character, full of delightful discoveries. Its historical streets and beautifully preserved Art Nouveau buildings make walking through the city an experience in itself. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and attentive. The Moliceiro boat trip was a lovely way to see Aveiro from the water. After exploring the city, it was refreshing to head to Costa Nova. The village by the ocean has a calm, slightly nostalgic feel, especially outside the high season. The iconic colorful striped houses are even more charming in person and definitely worth the visit. This day added warmth, beauty, and a touch of magic to our vacation. Highly recommended!
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Y4067clpamb
Sep 16, 2025
Very good but too short. - We toured with Rafael, we enjoyed his explanation as we traveled. It would have been nice to have more time in both towns. Each town was very unique but 20 minutes was just not enough time in each one. I would have paid more so we could have had more time. Thank you…Pam and Mike
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421allisonf
Aug 24, 2025
Great way to explore Portugal - Diego was a great guide! This was a nice way to see more or Portugal while staying in Porto. There is not a ton of time at the stops so maybe check in advance if there is something you really want to do
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Marycm8090pz
Apr 16, 2026
Meh - Christian and Rui were excellent guide/driver. Very informative and smooth drive. Aveiro boat ride was a disappointment. Not much to see. Aveiro is a quaint town. I would recommend taking the train from Porto and exploring Aveiro on your own.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).