Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses

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What You’ll Experience
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8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Explore Aveiro's charming canals and vibrant boats, then visit Costa Nova's iconic striped houses and scenic beach. Delve into local culture, history, and savor delicious Portuguese seafood.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

During our private tour experience to Aveiro and Costa Nova beach, travelers will embark on a delightful journey through some of the most picturesque and charming destinations in Portugal.

Our journey begins in Aveiro, a quaint city known as the "Venice of Portugal" due to its picturesque canals and colorful boats, the Moliceiros. Here, we'll wander through the narrow streets of the old town, visit the Art Nouveau Museum, and sample the city's traditional sweets, the Ovos Moles.

Next, we'll head to the nearby Costa Nova beach, where travelers will be mesmerized by the beauty of its long sandy beach and the unique striped houses, the Palheiros. We'll have plenty of time to explore the beach, enjoy its refreshing sea breeze and taste the delicious seafood of the region and learn about the local fishing traditions.

Overall, this private tour experience promises to be a delightful blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, providing travelers with unforgettable memories of Portugal.

What You Get

Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and extra equipment tailored to your needs.
Certified Tourist Driver.
Personal accident and liability insurance.
Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
No Transportation of suitcases or excess baggage, unless specified.
Extra - Typical Lunch (Starter - Main course – Drink – Dessert–Coffee) with Wines - € 25.00

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Aveiro Railway Station

This train station is known for having a façade decorated with polychrome tiles, which depict railway scenes, traditional and natural activities of the region.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Cattedrale di Aveiro

Aveiro Cathedral With origins dating back to the 16th century, this cathedral has undergone several transformations over the centuries, and the different architectural styles are notorious.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Marinha da Noeirinha

Salinas are salt flats that are used to produce salt. These historic salt flats are still in use today and offer beautiful views and a glimpse into traditional Portuguese industry.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Largo da Praça do Peixe

Walk through the Fish Market: The Mercado do Peixe (Fish Market) is a bustling marketplace where you can find fresh fish and seafood from the local waters. It's a great place to experience the local culture and taste some of the region's freshest seafood.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
5

Igreja da Misericordia de Aveiro

This church is one of the most attractive examples of District religious architecture.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Viva a Ria

Take a boat ride in the canals of Aveiro and admire the beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. Optional (14 € p/person)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
7

Museu de Arte Nova

The Art Nouveau Museum is dedicated to the decorative arts and architecture of the early 20th century. It is housed in a beautifully restored Art Nouveau building and is a must-visit for design enthusiasts. (Not included in the tour price).
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
8

Praia da Costa Nova

It is a place much appreciated by water sports lovers. Noteworthy is a picturesque urban landscape of old wooden barns, converted into holiday homes, painted with brightly coloured stripes alternating with white.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Praia da Barra

With one of the highest lighthouses in Europe, here flows the Ria de Aveiro and you can see the entrance and exit of the boats. The beach is very busy, sought after by both bathers and water sports practitioners, and has a number of bars and parties that enliven the area until the evening.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Reserva Natural das Dunas de Sao Jacinto

Considered a true animal sanctuary, it is a nature reserve with dunes, swamps and wild lakes where you can stroll along the trails or take a stroll in the moliceiros boats.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Praça da Liberdade 19, Praça da Liberdade, União das freguesias de Cedofeita Santo Ildefonso Sé Miragaia São Nicolau e Vitória Porto Porto, Portugal, PT, 4000-322

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At the door of the Intercontinental Hotel
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 19, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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