Aveiro, Costa Nova and Coimbra Private Tour From Porto

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Porto, Portugal

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5+ bookings last month.

6 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the charming seaside town of Aveiro and the ancient city of Coimbra on this full-day private tour from Porto. A private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and usher you to the nearby town of Aveiro, known for its numerous canals and pedestrian bridges. Then, head to Coimbra to explore the ancient Portuguese capital and one of the oldest universities in Europe. After a full day of exploring, your guide will return you to your hotel in Porto.

Full-day private tour of Aveiro and Coimbra from Porto
Wander Aveiro’s numerous canals and bridges, or choose to take a river cruise
Visit one of Europe's oldest universities in Coimbra
Ensure personalized attention on a private tour

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board

Lunch
Personal expenses
Cruise in the Ria de Aveiro
Gratuities
Entrance fee - Tickets for the university and Joanine library

€14.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Porto

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Do Peixe Da Costa Nova

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ria de Aveiro

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Costa Nova

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ria de Aveiro

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Biblioteca Joanina

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

University of Coimbra

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Porto

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Due to COVID-19 some tour plans and vehicle capacity may change
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 28 reviews

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Aveiro and Costa Nova Private Tour were worth it.

Barbara_Q, Nov 2025

Aveiro and Costa Nova Private Tour From Porto was awesome and our guide Nuno was great. He recommended a nice place to have lunch and made the reservation for us and we had a nice meal. Very cute coastal fishing towns.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Barbara_Q, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova. Nuno will be thrilled to know his recommendations and hospitality made your day even more special. Those charming coastal towns truly offer a unique glimpse into Portugal’s beauty and culture, and we’re so glad you had a great meal and experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for more memorable adventures! Warm regards, Meridian4People Team

Amazing experience with a wonderful guide

Tracey_Z, Sep 2025

This was a fantastic tour. Gi was amazing; She had so many wonderful insights and extensive information and history about the places we visited as well about Portugal. We had plenty of time to see everything that we wanted to and she also showed us other sights that were off the beaten track that were super. She also had loads of recommendations for other places to see and eat. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Tracey, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Aveiro and Coimbra Private Tour was such a rich and rewarding experience. Gi will be delighted to know that her insights, historical knowledge, and thoughtful recommendations made your day truly special. It’s wonderful that you had time to explore both the highlights and hidden gems — that’s exactly the kind of authentic experience we love to offer. We deeply appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable adventures across Portugal! Warm regards, The Meridian4People Team

Definitely would recommend.

Sarah_B, Mar 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the day with our guide, Joal. The van was comfortable, he was knowledgeable and pleasant and patient with our SN daughter. The cost seemed a little steep at first but we ended up feeling it was a decent value.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear Sarah_B, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your Aveiro and Coimbra Private Tour with João as your guide. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge, pleasant demeanor, and patience made the day even more special, especially for your SN daughter. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities, and we’re glad that the van added to the experience. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the pricing and are pleased that, in the end, you felt it offered good value. Your feedback means the world to us and inspires us to continue providing exceptional service. Thank you again for recommending us! We hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future. Best regards, Meridian4People Team

Excellent company! Very positive and easy experience.

Sharon_K, May 2022

My guide and driver was José Pinho. Firstly the car was a beautiful black Mercedes Benz. My favourite type of car that was clean, comfortable with leather seats. It was a lovely car to travel in for two days, as I had booked two consecutive private Day tours. José Pinho was always extremely courteous, polite, warm, friendly and professional. I felt like he really went above and beyond what was required to make my two days with him as seamless, memorable and enjoyable as possible. I am someone that likes to maximise my opportunities and see as much as I can. José Pinho was incredibly flexible and adaptable to my specific needs and he worked beyond the required hours of the tour to ensure that I got to see everything. I was truly impressed. There were no complaints or pressure from him, and he waited patiently for me until I finished whatever I was doing at every stop. He bought me numerous gifts such as souvenir magnets, food and water. He is a very thoughtful and lovely gentleman. Any time I needed help, he was always more than willing to help. This included making calls for me to check out reservation procedures for sights that I had booked independently, outside of the two private day tours. Aveiro and Coimbra was a very long day and he had a few more airport transfers that he had to complete after he took me back to Porto, but he still spent an incredible amount of time to pack my day with sightseeing. We were on the road end-to-end for almost 12 hours. I always felt comfortable with José Pinho, and he was also a great and safe driver. I would highly recommend Meridian4People and José Pinho to anyone any day and I would use them again. I wish all my tour guides and drivers was like José Pinho!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear customer, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are thrilled that the our experience suits your needs. We take great pride in our work, and our sincerest hope is that it helps each one of our customers accomplish their goals. Your feedback has demonstrated that it does, and we appreciate you letting us know. We’d love to hear from you again! If you use our products or services in the future and would like to leave more feedback, please contact us anytime. Have a wonderful day!

Un guide qui est devenu un ami.Un...

IACOPO_B, May 2016

Un guide qui est devenu un ami.Un tour au delà de notre attendent avec une halte gastronomique portugaise. ..poissons frais Merci a Jean Noël.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Dear , Thank you very much for taking time to review us, we truly appreciate it!! It's always a pleasure to provide wonderful experiences to those who visit us. Thanks again, and we hope that you return to Portugal in the near future. We will be happy to welcome you again! Thank you! Greetings, The team MERIDIAN4PEOPLE TOURS PORTUGAL