Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
1034 reviews
Activity provider:
LIVING TOURS
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Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
1034 reviews

Discover the charming canals of Aveiro on this tour from Porto. Enjoy a cruise on a traditional "Moliceiro” boat and glide along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile façades.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Julie – United Kingdom

Friendly, entertaining guide and safe driver. Comfortable mini bus and tour guide was very knowledgeable giving recommendations and advice throughout. Good value and I would recommend.

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Monica – United States

It was a nice ride in a comfortable air conditioned bus. The tour guide spoke in English and Spanish. The town of Aveiro was lovely and the gondola ride was fun. My favorite part was the costa nova town. It was beautiful

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Itinerary

  • Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Aveiro

    Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)

  • Aveiro

    Boat cruise (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Costa Nova Beach

    Free time (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    R. de Alexandre Herculano, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal, Porto

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cruise along Aveiro’s channels in a unique "Moliceiro" boat
  • Learn about the city’s culture and its traditional connections with water
  • Admire the brightly colored houses on a walk through Costa Nova
  • Know all about cultural and historical significance of various sites in the city

Full description

Experience the beauty of Aveiro’s channels on a tour aboard a colorful Portuguese gondola (Moliceiro) on this half-day tour from Porto. Ride along naturally formed channels that connect to the river and to the sea.

Meet your guide at our Meeting Point near S. Bento Train Station in Porto and board a comfortable van for your transfer to Aveiro. Immerse yourself in the culture of this former fishing village, where residents once relied on the river, the sea, and salt production for their livelihoods.

Start your experience at the fish market square, offering great views of the city center. Then, embark on an one-hour cruise aboard a vibrantly painted, traditional Moliceiro boat, gliding through the city's channels. After the cruise, your guide will take you to the Costa Nova neighborhood by the sea, where you can admire the small, brightly colored houses with vertical stripes.

Your experience concludes with a return to the city of Porto.

Includes

  • Transportation from the meeting point
  • Guide
  • 45-minute traditional moliceiro boat tour
  • Porto city walking tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Living Tours/Tourist Service office, next to São Bento train station, Porto.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
  • The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules.
  • Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
  • The services included in the tour are subject to third-party availability and may change without notice.
  • The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to take place.
  • Experience Porto in a special way with Living Tours' Free Walking Tour, available to all customers who reserve this activity. Our tours are conducted daily, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The tours start from the Living Tours Agency at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 1034 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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J
Julie – United KingdomJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Friendly, entertaining guide and safe driver. Comfortable mini bus and tour guide was very knowledgeable giving recommendations and advice throughout. Good value and I would recommend.

Response from provider

July 7, 2025

Good morning from Living Tours, We appreciate you taking the time to write your feedback on your experience with us. We are glad you had a great day. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Living Tours Team

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Monica – United StatesJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a nice ride in a comfortable air conditioned bus. The tour guide spoke in English and Spanish. The town of Aveiro was lovely and the gondola ride was fun. My favorite part was the costa nova town. It was beautiful
5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Stacey – New ZealandJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour, thanks Joao! Easy to find and check in, the bus/guide have a group number sign so are easy to spot as well. The guide was knowledgeable and managed the tour well in two languages. The river cruise was cute and Costa Nova was interesting to see. Would recommend if you have a spare half day while in Porto.

Response from provider

June 27, 2025

Good morning from Living Tours, We appreciate you taking the time to write your feedback on your experience with us. We are glad you had a great day. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Living Tours Team

Product ID: 32323

Activity provider:
LIVING TOURS

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