Portugal · AVEIRO TOURS
Every one of these 15 aveiro tours is priced, timed and reviewed, so the choice takes a couple of minutes. Start at the top and work down.
Cruise Aveiro for 45 minutes aboard a traditional Moliceiro with a live guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French. You’ll pass Rossio, the old Port Captaincy, the former brick-factory canal, and Canal das Pirâmides. Guides such as Ricardo, Soraia, Mariana, and Marco are known for lively local stories, humor, and multilingual commentary.
“It was amazing and an excellent experience loved every bit of it.”
Travel from Porto to Aveiro and Costa Nova with a guide, then cruise Aveiro’s canals in a traditional moliceiro boat. You’ll hear about Portuguese history, see Costa Nova’s striped fishing cottages, and have time for Ovos Moles and photos. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with groups ranging from a minivan of eight to a minibus of 27.
“Magical place well worth a visit. Tour great value. Carlos our guide very informative and flecible with options”
Board a mint-blue Moliceiro boat near Café A Barrica for a 45-minute circuit through Aveiro’s Central Canal, Canal do Côjo, Canal das Pirâmides, and Canal de São Roque. Guides such as Dora and Michelangelo are known for lively multilingual commentary, while the route passes salt flats, Art Nouveau buildings, the Fishermen’s Quarter, and the old Jerónimo Pereira Campos ceramic factory.
“Great tour, enjoyed it all and the tour guide was very friendly and informative.”
Travel from Porto to Aveiro by comfortable van, walk through the old fishing city, and take a 45-minute Moliceiro cruise through its canals. Your guide then leads you to Costa Nova for its famous striped houses. English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French tours are available, with guides such as Paulo, Carlos, Maria, and Alexandre.
“Amazing!!! Maria and Marcia were incredible guides and shared so much information about the history of Porto and Aveiro!”
This 10.5-hour small-group tour takes you from Porto to the Arouca 516 Footbridge and Paiva Walkways, then to a traditional lunch, Costa Nova, and Aveiro. You cross the 516-meter bridge, walk 5 kilometers downhill, and finish with an Aveiro canal boat ride. Guides may include Dani, Tomas, Mauro, or Philip.
“Our tour guide Dani was excellent…he provided detailed information throughout the day. He was humerous…easy to engage with and enriched the experience!”
Spend 45 minutes on an open Moliceiro boat through Aveiro’s canals, passing Art Nouveau buildings, the Beira-Mar quarter, salt pans, the Fish Market, and a ceramics factory. A live guide explains the city in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Guides such as Rui, Ines, and Alex are known for mixing facts with humor, and a typical Aveiro tasting is included.
“The trip into the Douro Valley was the best part! The vineyard was beautiful and the wine was great. I loved the guide. She was funny and very knowledgeable and interesting. I met some wonderful people as well! Overall, great value.”
Spend 8.5 hours exploring Aveiro, cruising its canals by traditional moliceiro, wandering Costa Nova’s striped houses, and visiting the chapel on Gaia’s beach. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with free time for lunch and local ovos moles. Transport from central Porto is included, but expect plenty of walking and no hotel pickup.
“Perfect day trip from Porto with guide Gonzalvo and driver Philippe. Costa Nova has a beautiful beach and quaint houses. Had plenty of time there. Aveiro with the canal cruise was perfect. Had plenty of time to eat and explore before heading back to Porto. The final stop at Capella da Pedra was the perfect stretch break in a spectacular beach location. Highly recommend.”
Spend about nine hours with a small group of up to eight, crossing the Arouca 516 Bridge, walking the Paiva Walkways, eating a traditional lunch, and exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova. Guides such as João, Dani, and Tomás lead the day, with an optional Aveiro canal cruise for €12.
“I absolutely loved this experience! The weather on the day made everything feel truly magical, and every moment was wonderful. Our guide João was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of both the country and the region. He was attentive throughout, making sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. I genuinely appreciated how much effort he put into making the tour exceptional. Highly recommended!”
Spend about 165 minutes exploring Aveiro with Bik&vento. Catarina and other local guides lead the walking portion through the sacred center and Beira Mar, with an ovos moles tasting and church visit. A separate guide then takes you on a 45-minute Moliceiro cruise past Art Nouveau buildings, Carcavelos Bridge, and the old mill.
“Our walking tour guide, Catarina, was simply the best. She is so friendly and knows all the good history and highlights of Aveiro. 100% recommend booking with her (Bik & Vento tours) if coming to the city. The boat tour was exactly what you would expect. It was a lovely way to see some of the city and canals, but is nothing to write home about.”
Leave Porto early with a small group of up to 16 and head for Arouca. Your guide, such as Ana, Diogo, Rui Maia, or Rodrigo, leads you across the 516-meter bridge and along 4 km of Paiva Walkways. The day also includes convent sweets, roasted veal with wine, and free time in Aveiro, with an optional €10 moliceiro boat ride.
“Our guide Rui Maia was fantastic and made the day so memorable. A fabulous experience at times it took your breath away.”
Meet at Rua João Mendonça for a 45-minute moliceiro cruise through Aveiro’s urban canals. You’ll see bridges, canal-side sights, and the ribbons tied over a bridge, while guides such as Claudio, Michaelangelo, Elsa, or Dora may add humor and commentary in several languages. The ride returns to its starting point.
“The tour guide is very humorous to make our whole journey funny and interesting. He is really engaging all visitors. Highly recommend.”
Travel from central Porto to Aveiro with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Walk past Art Nouveau buildings, hear how salt shaped the city, ride a traditional moliceiro boat, then see Costa Nova’s striped fishermen’s houses. Guides including Carlos, Mano, Cuber, Pedro, and Ricardo have drawn praise for clear commentary.
“Mano was an amazing guide! Pointed out many things on the way and way back(storks-we had never seen a stork before) from the excursion too- including recommendations for restaurants and traditional Portuguese foods. The half- day trip was perfect for us- Aveiro and Costa Nova were both places we got to see some small towns in Portugal instead of just the cities.”
You’ll cruise Aveiro’s canals for about 45 minutes aboard a traditional moliceiro, starting and ending at Viva a Ria in Jardim do Rossio. An in-person guide explains the city in English, though multilingual tours may include Portuguese, French, or Spanish. Guides such as Mariana and Andrés have added humor, music, and local stories to the ride.
“A very informative tour of Aveiro from the canals that are in the city. The guide was multi-lingual (Portugues, English and French) and gave his talk in all 3 languages as the group was divided on the boat.”
Walk Aveiro with Tony Walker, often called António, on a two-hour route through churches, tiled façades, Art Nouveau streets, canals, and the Beira Mar district. You’ll learn how salt, ceramics, lagoon boats, royal history, and local sweets shaped the city. The tour runs in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish.
“Antonio brought us to historical landmarks and his choices were exactly what we wanted. There is so much rich history and beautiful places in Aveiro. He is very professional with a good sense of humor, a retired teacher in fact! Highly recommend the walking tour!”
Travel from Porto in a private vehicle with a driver-guide to explore Aveiro and Costa Nova. Walk the canals, see Art Nouveau buildings and striped fishermen’s houses, sample ovos moles, and add a moliceiro boat cruise. Guides including Paulo, Claudio, Eduardo, and David R. have led this flexible seven-hour outing.
“Beautiful day visiting Aveiro and Costa Nova! To me this area is a must see. Our guide was great.. Informative and helpful. Great day out of the big cities!”
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