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Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
"Ovos Moles" typical pastry from Aveiro
Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day

Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day

By Living Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$517 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 colourful striped houses.

The tour includes a 45-minute boat ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat. Throughout the tour, your professional driver/guide will provide insightful commentary, highlighting important landmarks and sharing interesting details about this quaint northern Portuguese city. You'll also have the opportunity to taste the local delicacies, “Ovos Moles” and “Tripa de Aveiro,” which are must-try traditional pastries.

Discover the hidden gems of Aveiro and Costa Nova with the expertise of your knowledgeable guide on this half-day private tour. There's so much more to learn and experience in these beautiful towns!

Activity location

  • Costa Nova
    • Costa Nova, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Costa Nova
    • Costa Nova, Portugal, Portugal

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Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$516.99 x 1 AdultAU$516.99
Total
Price is AU$516.99
Until Sun, 27 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPorto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional "Moliceiro" boat ride
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city centre. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
  • Activity duration may vary due to traffic; avoid scheduling other plans immediately afterwards.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
  • Itinerary might be amended in case of need

Activity itinerary

Porto (Pass by)
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Aveiro and Costa Nova. On your way to Aveiro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Costa Nova
  • 30m
The first stop is Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous only by the name Costa Nova. The most picturesque aspect of Costa Nova is its coast road along which a line of wooden huts is painted in brightly coloured stripes alternating with white. Built by fishermen as shelters and equipment stores, the huts have now been converted into rather characteristic holiday homes.
Ria de Aveiro
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Cruise Aveiro's dazzling canals on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat, that once was used to collect seagrass in the lagoon.
Aveiro
  • 30m
The capital of the Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals, genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly coloured boats known as barcos moliceiros. Originally founded in the time of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Aveiro is now one of the most interesting cities on the Portuguese coast. Discover the history of this beautiful city and tasty the traditional pastry, "Ovos Moles".

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCosta Nova
    • Costa Nova, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECosta Nova
    • Costa Nova, Portugal, Portugal

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