Aveiro & Costa Nova: Art, Culture & Scenic Views

Embark on a private half-day tour from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova. Explore the charming historic center of Aveiro, take a scenic moliceiro boat ride, indulge in delicious local pastries, and visit the picturesque beach of Costa Nova.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porto - Guests are picked up from their hotel or accommodation and travel towards Aveiro.
  • Ria de Aveiro - Board a traditional mudboat for a tour of the city’s canals, where the guide shares local stories and interesting facts.
  • Aveiro - Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city center, highlighting the salt pans, Art Nouveau architecture,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the customer’s hotel
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Moliceiro Boat Tour (If selected)
  • Free time for lunch
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

Experience the region’s stunning beauty and rich culture on this exclusive tour that blends tradition, art, and breathtaking landscapes. The journey begins in Aveiro, often referred to as the “Portuguese Venice,” where participants will embark on a moliceiro boat to glide through its canals as the guide shares fascinating insights about the city.
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Location
Porto
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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162rayak
Aug 5, 2026
Wonderful experience with Gisela! - We had a wonderful experience with Gisela as our guide! She's very knowledgeable about the city, gave great history background, and was very patient with us. We were five adults and 1 baby and she made us feel so comfortable. Looking forward to another experience and requesting Gisela!
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Markev3714ky
Jun 29, 2026
Fantastic Tour! - This was a fantastic tour, visiting some beautiful sites outside Porto that we would never have seen. Highlights included a canal boat ride and walking tour through the town of Aveiro, the beautiful beaches and striped houses of Costa Nova, the impressive church with beautiful tiles at Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Válega, and finally at another beautiful beach to see the Stone church. Gisele was an awesome tour guide and a great person to spend the day with. Thank you for the great day!
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Mark_e
Jun 28, 2026
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic tour, visiting some beautiful sites outside Porto that we would never have seen. Highlights included a canal boat ride and walking tour through the town of Aveiro, the beautiful beaches and striped houses of Costa Nova, the impressive church with beautiful tiles at Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Válega, and finally at another beautiful beach to see the Stone church. Gisele was an awesome tour guide and a great person to spend the day with. Thank you for the great day!
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906inas
Jun 18, 2026
Fantastic Day with Gisela and Wonders Tours - My husband and I booked the private tour option to Aveiro and Costa Nova with Wonders Tours. Our tour guide was Gisela. This was one of the best tours we've booked, and Gisela is a big part of that. She was communicative, on time, is a great driver and has a wonderful sense of humor which we really loved. We felt like we were on a tour with a local friend. We highly recommend this tour! It's easy to get sucked into Porto and its charm, but there is so much to see outside the city! Worth. Every. Penny.
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Victoria
May 27, 2026
A tour not to be missed with a tour guide who was excellent! - Our tour guide Vasco was fantastic. So knowledgeable, friendly and very focused on what our interests were so he could tailor the experience!
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Kathleenht5934cc
May 25, 2026
Tour of Aviera - Vasco was a fun and entertaining guide. He showed us around Aviera and the nearby ocean and served as photographer extraordinaire for my group of friends. Would totally recommend him.
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Trek02602539937
May 23, 2026
Favorite memory - The peaceful and quaint towns of AVEIRO and Costa Nova were delightful. Our guide , Vasco, was knowledgeable and accommodating, as well as charming. The restaurant he found for us was delish and he made the translations of our needs and wants so easy. The Chapels were icing on the cake. Thank you Vasco and Viator.
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Cynthia
Mar 20, 2026
Wonderful day, wonderful guide!! - We spent a wonderful devil day with our tour guide David. He was prompt, attentive, informative and our small dog in a carrier was welcome to join us. We saw the favorite spots in Aveiro and Costa Nova, had a delicious Portuguese lunch at a restaurant David suggested, and took a gondola ride on the Aveiro canals. My husband and I highly recommend this tour; and, ask for David😄
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V6571rpmiriamr
Mar 11, 2026
Lovely day in Aveiro and Costa Nova - We had a lovely day with our guide David. He was so knowledgeable and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. We got to try a local treat, and saw the beautiful towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova via boat, walking, and car.
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Matthew_k
Oct 28, 2025
A day with a friend - This was amazing tour. We were picked up at our hotel by Vasco and right away felt like we were going sightseeing with a friend. We talked and found out about each others lives, we what we wanted to see, what it was like at home, etc. Vasco first took us to a place to eat a quick breakfast. It was a little pasteria outside of Porto where a lot of locals go. We then got back in the care and headed for Aveiro. Vasco was knowledgable and answered all of our questions along the way. We got to Aveiro and did the river cruise. It was fascinating to see such an old fishing village on one end of the canal and watching it turn into modern building all the way on the other end. We learned about the history of Aveiro and how fishing was one of the main sources of income even still. Afterwards, we went to see the striped houses of Costa Nova and stopped at the beach to just look around and see the beauty. We went to the fish market which on one hand was incredible as if you want fresh seafood, they literally had everything and it was fresh. We even saw moving octopus tentacles that had just been freshly removed. YUCK! :-) Anyway, Vasco asked what we liked to eat and took us to a place that that had the best pork sandwhiches and then we strolled around old town Aveiro. Again, Vasco answered all of our questions and we had a great time chatting and learning about each others lives. Finally, Vasco let us know there was one place we had to stop on the way back to the Porto and it was not part of the normal tour. It was this amazing cathedral IN the ocean. You read that right. At high tide, the whole thing is surrounded by ocean and you would have to swim to get there. It was SO beautiful, serene and peaceful. The beach had rocks and large waves. The kind you see in the movies. We then headed back to our hotel in Porto. I am so serious when I tell you that Vasco made us feel so welcome and the whole day we felt like we were being given a tour by a friend from the area and not a guide. He is intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly and the kind of person you just want to hang out with. This tour was worth it by itself, but if you can go with Vasco, I highly recommend it as it will be a day to remember.
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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).