Aveiro, Costa Nova & Atlantic Coast: Full Day & Small Group Tour
Description
Escape the hustle of Porto and discover Aveiro, one of Portugal’s most charming and photogenic destinations, on a relaxed small-group tour. Known as the “Venice of Portugal,” Aveiro invites you to explore its picturesque canals on a traditional moliceiro boat cruise, one of the highlights of the experience. Glide through the waterways and discover the city’s deep connection to the sea. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace — stroll through elegant streets, admire the unique Art Nouveau architecture or taste the famous local delicacy, ovos moles. Continue along the Atlantic coast to Costa Nova, a vibrant seaside village known for its iconic striped houses and laid-back coastal atmosphere. Discover one of Portugal’s hidden gems with a visit to the stunning Church of Válega, famous for its richly decorated azulejo façade. Before returning back, stop at the remarkable Chapel of Senhor da Pedra, dramatically set on the rocks by the ocean — a truly unforgettable coastal landmark.
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Itinerary
Here you'll board a traditional moliceiro boat for a relaxing cruise through the city's picturesque canals - after the cruise, enjoy free time to stroll through Aveiro's charming streets.
Visit Costa Nova, a picturesque seaside village famous for its colorful striped houses and beautiful Atlantic coastline.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Definitely worth the trip ….loved Aveiro such an interesting town. Every part of this trip is wonderful and worth doing. The tour guide Ricky was excellent with knowledge and looking after everyone.
Dear Leanne, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed discovering Aveiro and the surrounding region. It’s great to know Ricardo helped make the day both enjoyable and memorable. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
We had a wonderful day on this tour and would highly recommend it. The places we visited were beautiful and interesting, and there was plenty of free time in Aveiro to explore at our own pace, have lunch, and enjoy the atmosphere. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of fascinating information throughout the day. What made the experience even more enjoyable was his ironic sense of humor. In fact, we were lucky to have not just one guide, but also his two trainees, who were all friendly and engaging. We spent the whole day laughing, learning, and discovering new places. The small-group format made a huge difference – it felt personal and relaxed rather than like a typical crowded tourist excursion. Everyone was kind, well-organized, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience. A perfect day trip from Porto! Highly recommended.
Dear Traveler, Thank you for your fantastic review! It was a pleasure to read about your day exploring Aveiro, Costa Nova and the Atlantic Coast. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
I had a great day out with Jorge on a small group tour exploring Aveira, Costa Nova and the Atlantic coast. It was a really fabulous experience and a slow paced and enjoyable day. Jorge was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and sites visited. It was a great day out
Dear Bryony, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed such a relaxing day exploring Aveiro, Costa Nova and the Atlantic Coast. It's wonderful to know Jorge's friendly approach and local knowledge helped make the experience so enjoyable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another Oporto Road Trips adventure! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Delightful day trip to Costa Nova and Aveiro with amazing tour guide Cheila. Trip was well planned, with own time as well as planned time in each place we visited. Four different places well spaced throughout the trip. Places chosen were interesting and fun, including a stunningly beautiul church off the beaten path, with no other tour groups visiting that site. Highly recommend this small group tour and huge shout out to our guide Cheila. She was enthusiastic, very well informed and personable and professional. To boot, she was an excellent driver!
Dear Traveler, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova. It’s fantastic to know Cheila helped make the day so memorable and enjoyable throughout. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
Ricardo was our tour guide. He was amazing! Very knowledgeable and informative, while keeping everything fun and smooth! Would definitely recommend.
Dear Mallory, Thank you so much for your kind words — Ricardo has a wonderful ability to keep things engaging and effortless throughout the day, and it's lovely to hear that came through for you. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
We had a great time with Luis, super knowledgeable about the areas we visited and very very friendly. Took a chance on a trip with only one review at the time and it was well worth it. Don't let the lack of reviews scare you from booking this fun little day trip!
Dear Traveler, We're so glad Luis made the day such an enjoyable one, and we hope your kind words will encourage future travellers to take the leap too. We hope to see you again someday! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
We were on the road today with our super nice and well-read guide Jürgen and the tour was really cool, varied and informative. Many different spots were approached and it was always very entertaining. Thanks again to Jorge😊
Dear Traveler, Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour gefallen hat und dass Jorge zu einem so angenehmen und abwechslungsreichen Erlebnis beigetragen hat. Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
