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Luxury Private Aveiro Tour from Porto – Cruise, Costa Nova & Vista Alegre

By VIDABOA Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €255 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit to the Costa Nova to observe birds in the salt pans
  • Bird watching in the salt pans
  • Stop at a traditional pastry shop to taste ovos moles
  • Boat ride on a moliceiro
  • Visit to the Vista Alegre Museum and Shop

Activity location

    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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Luxury Private Aveiro Tour from Porto – Cruise, Costa Nova & Vista Alegre

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€255.00 x 1 Adult€255.00
Total
Price is €255.00
Until Sun, 16 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Electric car ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Costa Nova
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bird watching in the salt pans
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ovos moles tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Moliceiro boat ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vista Alegre Museum and Shop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch. If you would like to have lunch at a traditional local restaurant, please let us know when booking or on the day of the excursion.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years, Children under 11 years, Children under 2 years, Children under 3 ft (90 cm), Children under 3 years, Children under 33 lbs (15 kg), Children under 4 years, Children under 44 lbs (20 kg), Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years, Children under 7 years, Children under 8 years, Children under 9 years, Hearing-impaired people, People over 209 lbs (95 kg), People over 220 lbs (100 kg), People over 243 lbs (110 kg), People over 250 lbs (113 kg), People over 254 lbs (115 kg), People over 260 lbs (118 kg), People over 264 lbs (120 kg), People over 270 lbs (122 kg), People over 275 lbs (125 kg), People over 280 lbs (127 kg), People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People over 297 lbs (135 kg), People over 300 lbs (136 kg), People over 309 lbs (140 kg), People over 331 lbs (150 kg), People over 350 lbs (159 kg), People over 6 ft 6 in (200 cm), People over 95 years, People prone to seasickness, People under 3 ft 3 in (100 cm), People under 3 ft 6 in (110 cm), People with food allergies, People with gluten intolerance, People with mobility impairments, People with motion sickness, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Be enchanted by Aveiro, considered the “Venice of Portugal”, on this private visit that combines nature, tradition, art, and comfort. Travel in a fully electric Tesla Model 3 and enjoy a day of unforgettable discoveries along one of Portugal's most beautiful coastal regions.

The day begins with a scenic trip to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, colourful houses, and laid-back atmosphere. A ride aboard a traditional moliceiro — once used for seaweed harvesting — offers a unique perspective of the city, revealing its charming bridges, Art Nouveau-style facades, and romantic atmosphere.

Next, we head to Costa Nova, famous for its iconic “palheiros” — old hay barns transformed into fishermen's houses painted with coloured stripes. Originally painted in shades of ocher-red and black, these wooden houses are now a symbol of the Portuguese coast.

The excursion continues with a leisurely hike through the salt marshes, a rich and delicate ecosystem where several species of migratory birds can be observed. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and admire one of the region's most photogenic landscapes. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of the traditional ovos moles, a typical and iconic local confection.

In the afternoon, the experience is enriched with a visit to Ílhavo, home to the prestigious Vista Alegre porcelain factory, often called the Portuguese Limoges. Founded in 1824, Vista Alegre is known worldwide for its fine porcelain, elegant design, and exceptional craftsmanship. The Vista Alegre Museum, housed in the factory's historic buildings, tells the storey of two centuries of innovation and art. A stop at the shop allows you to take home a unique creation or a refined souvenir of this Portuguese cultural heritage.

This private, comfortable, and carefully planned visit is ideal for those who want to combine cultural discovery, natural beauty, and artistic heritage. From tranquil canals to traditional architecture, from bird-watching to luxury porcelain, Aveiro and its surroundings offer a rich, varied, and timeless experience.

Come and enjoy a day where refinement meets authenticity — a perfect fusion of sea, art, and tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal