Food and hotel pickup are not included; the cruise depends on weather. 4.6 from 2,685 reviews at €46 per person for 4h.
Best for: For a half day, book Aveiro and Costa Nova with a guide and moliceiro ride: 4h at €46 per person, 4.6 from 2,685 reviews; no hotel pickup. Aveiro comparison
Trade-off: Hotel pickup and drop-off excluded.
In our comparison: #9 of 9 in Aveiro, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| PORTUGUESEThe page pricePortuguese | €46 | |
| SPANISHSpanish | €46 | |
| FRENCHFrench | €46 | |
| ENGLISHEnglish | €46 |
Children from €23 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,416 of 2,685
Star breakdown of all 2,685 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, canal ride and coastal stops; many find the free time in Aveiro and Costa Nova too short.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 September 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Your expert guide will collect you from the 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.
Pass by, no stopThe 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".
30 minCruise 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.
45 min · Admission includedThe last 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.
30 minThis tour takes you to Aveiro considered by many as the "Venice of Portugal" which is famous for its large network of canals running through the city. In this Tour you will also take a cruise on a "moliceiro" boat (a traditional boat from this city) which will take you along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile facades. You will also have the opportunity to see the colorful houses in Costa Nova. Aveiro has a rich and varied gastronomy, and the “soft eggs” - a very sweet desert are also one the main representations of Aveiro.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #9 of 9 | €46 | 4h | 4.6 (2685) | shared |
| Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos | €213 | 4h | 4.96 (1067) | private |
| Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro | €213 | 4h | 4.95 (544) | private |
| From Porto ↔ Lisbon with up to 4 stops : Aveiro, Nazaré, Óbidos | €197 | 8h | 5.0 (94) | private |
Ranked #9 of 9 in Aveiro by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €213, median €180; typical length 4h. 5 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Aveiro