Discover Portugal’s “Venice” and its iconic striped seaside houses.
A light and scenic coastal experience near Porto.
This half-day experience takes you from Porto to Aveiro, a charming coastal city known for its canals, colourful boats and maritime heritage.
After pick-up at your accommodation, you will travel to Aveiro, where the highlight is a 1-hour shared cruise on a traditional Moliceiro boat. From the water, you will explore the city’s canals and learn about its connection to salt production and lagoon life.
Following the cruise, the tour continues to Costa Nova, a seaside destination famous for its wooden houses painted in colourful vertical stripes. Here, you will have time to walk along the waterfront and enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Language
Portuguese, English, Spanish or French
Duration
4 hours
Pick-up & Drop-off
Your accommodation in Porto
Schedule
Daily at 09:00 or 15:00
Note: Driver-guide service is private. The Moliceiro boat cruise is shared with other participants.
Ideal for travellers looking for a relaxed and scenic half-day escape from Porto.
Coastal experience
This tour offers a lighter, scenic alternative to city-based or inland experiences.
Cultural identity
Aveiro’s canals and Costa Nova’s houses reflect the region’s strong maritime traditions.
Relaxed pace
Ideal for travellers looking for a short, enjoyable escape from Porto.
Balanced itinerary
Combines water experience with coastal exploration.
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience.
Less than 72 hours or no-show: 100% fee applies.
Marcel Widjaja
Paulo Ramos
Isabel Monteiro
Marcelo Santos
+ Local expertise
Guides who know the Douro and Porto
Travel with peace of mind
Every detail organised, from pickup to return
Tailored itineraries
Tours shaped around your pace and interests
Comfortable journeys
Modern vehicles for relaxed, scenic travel
+ Local expertise
Guides who know the Douro and Porto
Travel with peace of mind
Every detail organised, from pickup to return
Tailored itineraries
Tours shaped around your pace and interests
Comfortable journeys
Modern vehicles for relaxed, scenic travel
Guided Portugal is a Porto-based private tour and transport company focused on personalised travel experiences in Porto and across Portugal.
Our company operates its own fleet, works with licensed multilingual guides, and is registered with the Portuguese Tourism Board under RNAAT License 999/2016 and RNAVT License 9916 with Transportation License 200956.
