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From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise

4.0687833 out of 5 stars
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4.0687833 out of 5 stars
189 reviews
Activity provider:Gray Line Portugal
From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise
4.0687833 out of 5 stars
4.1
4.0687833 out of 5 stars
189 reviews

Explore the beautiful city of Aveiro on a half-day tour from Porto. Admire the city's Art Nouveau and Baroque monuments on a walking tour, then take in the sights on a 1-hour traditional boat cruise.

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Duration 4 hours
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Rumyana – Spain

Very interesting tour, half a day is enough and not tiring. The colorful houses in Costa Nova are very beautiful, the boat ride in Aveiro is interesting for both adults and children. It was a fun day.

K
Kristen – United States

Mano was an amazing guide! Pointed out many things on the way and way back(storks-we had never seen a stork before) from the excursion too- including recommendations for restaurants and traditional Portuguese foods. The half- day trip was perfect for us- Aveiro and Costa Nova were both places we got to see some small towns in Portugal instead of just the cities.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Aveiro

    Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Aveiro

    Boat cruise (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Costa Nova Beach

    Free time (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire the Art Nouveau monuments of Aveiro
  • Cruise along the canals by traditional "moliceiro" boat
  • See the stunning Baroque-style cathedrals
  • Discover Aveiro, the “The Venice of Portugal”
  • Observe the typical colourful houses on the Costa Nova beach

Full description

Depart Porto and journey south to the beautiful coastal city of Aveiro on the Ria de Aveiro lagoon. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the historical city center to admire the bold Art Nouveau residences and charming foot bridges across the canals. Take stunning pictures of the Baroque-style cathedrals and other amazing architecture.

Learn more about the history of the city and how it grew from a small fishing village to the 2nd most populous city in the Centro Region of Portugal. Hear how salt production in the salt marshes played an important role in the city's economy, from the days of the Romans.

Then, climb aboard one of the traditional moliceiro boats used to collect sea grass in the lagoon. Cruise along the canals of the "Venice of Portugal" to admire the colorful fishermen's houses of Costa Nova beach and get amazing views of the landscape.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • 1-hour cruise by traditional boat
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Close to St. Bento Station

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Reservations will only be accepted if made at least 48 hours in advance
  • Children from 0 to 5 years old can join for free. All extras are to be paid for by the adult in charge
  •  Children from 6 to 10 years old get a 50% discount
  • This tour does not operate on December 25 or January 1
  • Meals and drinks are not included
  • Personal expenses and gratuities are not included

From $53 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 189 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5
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Rumyana – SpainAugust 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Very interesting tour, half a day is enough and not tiring. The colorful houses in Costa Nova are very beautiful, the boat ride in Aveiro is interesting for both adults and children. It was a fun day.
K
Kristen – United StatesJuly 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Mano was an amazing guide! Pointed out many things on the way and way back(storks-we had never seen a stork before) from the excursion too- including recommendations for restaurants and traditional Portuguese foods. The half- day trip was perfect for us- Aveiro and Costa Nova were both places we got to see some small towns in Portugal instead of just the cities.
s
sara – United StatesAugust 5, 2022 – Verified booking
This was a very interesting tour. It was a great way to get a taste of another part of Portugal. The guides were knowledgeable and the driver was courteous and professional.

Product ID: 52367

Activity provider:Gray Line Portugal
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