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Porto: Aveiro, Costa Nova, Válega Church & Senhor Da Pedra

4.9 · 215 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Porto Operated by Living Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A minibus day along the coast south of Porto: the striped houses of Costa Nova, a guided walk in Aveiro with an optional moliceiro boat ride, the tiled church of Válega and the chapel on the rocks at Miramar.

Food and hotel pickup are not included; the boat is a separate tier. 4.9 from 215 reviews at €46 per person.

Best for: Choose Without Moliceiro Boat for a guided Aveiro walk, Costa Nova, Válega Church and a Senhor da Pedra stop: 7h 30m at €46 per person. Aveiro comparison

Trade-off: Moliceiro ride excluded at €46 per person.

In our comparison: #6 of 9 in Aveiro, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 14, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
SPANISH WITHOUT MOLICEIRO BOATThe page priceSpanishBy choosing this option you are choosing the option without the moliceiro boat ride.€46
ENGLISH WITHOUT MOLICEIRO BOATEnglishBy choosing this option you are choosing the option without the moliceiro boat ride.€46
SPANISH - WITH MOLICEIRO BOATSpanishBy choosing this option you are choosing the option with the moliceiro boat ride.€59
ENGLISH WITH MOLICEIRO BOAT EnglishBy choosing this option you are choosing the option with the moliceiro boat ride.€59

Children from €23 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 31 August 2026.

Included and not included

  • Panoramic stop at Aveiro Train Station
  • Visit to Costa Nova beach and colourful fishermen’s houses
  • 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride (if selected)
  • Visit to the Church of Válega
  • Guided walking tour of Aveiro’s city centre
  • Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • Visit to Senhor da Pedra Chapel in Miramar
  • Professional tour guide specialized on the destination
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Food or beverages
  • Hotel pick up and drop off or transfer.

Reviews

4.9
215 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 211 of 215

Star breakdown of all 215 ratings

5 stars
199 · 93%
4 stars
12 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and varied stops, but multilingual commentary can mean waiting through repeated translations

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, friendly guides who explain local history with humour
  • Varied stops combining coastal towns, striped houses and churches
  • Comfortable vans and a personal feel on smaller group trips
  • Time to explore independently between guided stops
  • Enjoyable canal boat rides in Aveiro

Complaints

  • Some enjoy multilingual guiding while others find repeated translations slow and distracting
  • Some want longer in Aveiro while others find too much time is spent there
  • Some find the Aveiro walking tour short on information
  • A few report fast or erratic driving

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 May 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 on Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Rua de Alexandre Herculano, Porto (near Batalha Square).
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Living Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included Food or beverages
  • Children from €23 ages 4 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Aveiro

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 9€467h 30m4.9 (215)shared
Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos€2134h4.96 (1067)private
Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro€2134h4.95 (544)private
From Porto ↔ Lisbon with up to 4 stops : Aveiro, Nazaré, Óbidos€1978h5.0 (94)private

Ranked #6 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

From €46 per adult · SPANISH WITHOUT MOLICEIRO BOAT