--- title: Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/aveiro-and-costa-nova-half-day-tour-from-porto-with-boat-ride/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 39 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 2577 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Half day on a budget rank_in_category: 9 of 9 (Aveiro) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/aveiro-and-costa-nova-half-day-tour-from-porto-with-boat-ride/ --- # Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride **Half day on a budget:** For a half day, book Aveiro and Costa Nova with a guide and moliceiro ride: 4h at €39 per person, 4.6 from 2577 reviews; no hotel pickup. Trade-off: Hotel pickup and drop-off excluded. (last checked September 14, 2026) ## Overview This 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €39 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 2577 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Living Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | PORTUGUESE | €39 / person | Portuguese | - | | SPANISH | €39 / person | Spanish | - | | FRENCH | €39 / person | French | - | | ENGLISH | €39 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience) - River cruise in the traditonal "Moliceiro boat" : unique in the world - Small Group Tour (Minivan up to 8 participants or Minibus up to 27 participants) - Guide - Private transportation for the group ## Not included - Food and drinks - Personal expenses - Hotel Pick up & Drop Off Not included ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **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... 3. **Ria de Aveiro** (45m; admission 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. 4. **Praia da Costa Nova** (30m) - The 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Pick up & Drop Off service not available ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions) - Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used. - Group size maximum capacity is 27 people. - 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 - Pick up & Drop Off service not available ## How it compares in Aveiro Ranked **#9 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-to-lisbon-up-to-4-stops-aveiro-nazare-fatima-obidos/?format=md) — €213 per person, 4.96 (1039) 2. [Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/lisbon-to-porto-up-to-4-stops-obidos-nazare-fatima-and-aveiro/?format=md) — €213 per person, 4.94 (508) 3. 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