--- title: Porto: Aveiro, Costa Nova, Válega Church & Senhor Da Pedra lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/porto-aveiro-costa-nova-v-lega-church-senhor-da-pedra/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 46 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 184 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Coast and churches rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Aveiro) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-aveiro-costa-nova-v-lega-church-senhor-da-pedra/ --- # Porto: Aveiro, Costa Nova, Válega Church & Senhor Da Pedra **Coast and churches:** 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. Trade-off: Moliceiro ride excluded at €46 per person. (last checked September 14, 2026) ## Overview Discover Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” on a relaxed full-day experience combining coastal landscapes, historic canals, and cultural highlights. This tour takes you from the iconic striped houses of Costa Nova to the elegant canals of Aveiro, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moliceiro boat ride, a little guided walking tour, and free time to savour local cuisine or do some sightseeing on your own. The day concludes with visits to the beautifully tiled Church of Válega and the seaside Chapel of Senhor da Pedra. The Church of Válega stands out for its exterior covered entirely in traditional azulejos, depicting religious and historical scenes. ## Key facts - Price: from €46 per person - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 184 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 | |---|---|---|---| | SPANISH WITHOUT MOLICEIRO BOAT | €46 / person | Spanish | By choosing this option you are choosing the option without the moliceiro boat ride. | | ENGLISH WITHOUT MOLICEIRO BOAT | €46 / person | English | By choosing this option you are choosing the option without the moliceiro boat ride. | | SPANISH - WITH MOLICEIRO BOAT | €59 / person | Spanish | By choosing this option you are choosing the option with the moliceiro boat ride. | | ENGLISH WITH MOLICEIRO BOAT | €59 / person | English | By choosing this option you are choosing the option with the moliceiro boat ride. | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Personal expenses. - Gratuities (optional). - Food or beverages - Hotel pick up and drop off or transfer. ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (1h) - Departure from Porto 2. **Costa Nova** (1h) - Arrival in Costa Nova. Enjoy a relaxed walk along the beach and through the famous striped fishermen’s houses, one of the most iconic coastal landscapes in Portugal. Free time for photos and exploration 3. **Ria de Aveiro** (1h; admission included) - Moliceiro Boat Ride (Aveiro) 4. **Aveiro** (1h) - After the cruise, enjoy a guided walking tour through Aveiro’s historic centre, passing Art Nouveau buildings, the fish market, the canals, and Aveiro Cathedral. Learn about the city’s fishing and salt-trading heritage and have some free time to explore on your own. 5. **Aveiro Railway Station** (pass by, no stop) - Short stop to admire the beautiful azulejo tile panels decorating the historic train station, illustrating scenes of local culture and traditions. 6. **Aveiro** (30m) - Leave Aveiro heading north towards the parish of Válega. 7. **Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria de Valega** (30m; admission included) - Visit the Church of Válega, renowned for its stunning azulejo-covered exterior and interior. Approximately 30 minutes to explore and admire this unique landmark. 8. **Capela do Senhor da Pedra** (45m) - Visit the stunning 17th-century seaside chapel built on the rocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Time to enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery and take memorable photos. 9. **Porto** (1h) - Return Journey to Porto. Approx. 16:30 – Arrival in Porto ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## How it compares in Aveiro Ranked **#5 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. [From Porto ↔ Lisbon with up to 4 stops : Aveiro, Nazaré, Óbidos](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-lisbon-with-up-to-4-stops-aveiro-nazar-bidos-5556807P3/?format=md) — €235 per person, 5.0 (85) Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/aveiro/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-aveiro-costa-nova-v-lega-church-senhor-da-pedra/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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