Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise
Description
Begin the trip to Aveiro, a city on the waterfront is considered the small Venice of Portugal. It is an important urban center, port, rail, university and tourist. The second city to visit is Coimbra, a Portuguese city located in central Portugal and the country's old capital, houses a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. This itinerary may change. We can start in Coimbra, depending what the group wants.
Tour Options
Itinerary
River cruise.
Stop
Free time lunch.
Stop
Visit
Here customers can have a visit to the library.
See the old "Manga Garden/Clauster "
See the church
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up times at hotels start 1 hour in advance. Only Porto city center
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- É necessário um mínimo de 2 pessoas por reserva
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Due to COVID-19 some tour plans and vehicle capacity may change
Reviews(260)
Great tour guides. Interesting facts with a sense of humour. Particularly the visit to the two beaches, stunning views. You are given time to go off by yourselves to explore at each stop. A enjoyable day out.
Cristóvão was an amazing guide. The trip was a great getaway from Porto, and was perfectly planned so you do not feel rushed in any city. It felt like the VIP experience, and Cristóvão had wonderful recommendations for lunch and shopping, as well as great information as we moved throughout each city in the tour. I would 100% recommend both this tour and Cristóvão!
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that your Aveiro and Coimbra tour was such a great experience from Porto. Your kind words about Cristóvão truly mean a lot to us. His deep knowledge of each city, thoughtful recommendations for lunch and shopping, and the way he narrates the journey with clarity and passion are qualities we value immensely. We are very pleased to hear that the itinerary felt perfectly paced, allowing you to enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed — exactly the VIP experience we aim to deliver. It means a great deal to us that you would “100% recommend” both the tour and Cristóvão. Feedback like yours inspires our team every day. Thank you for choosing Meridian4People. We hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People
The tour was very well organised, including being contacted the day before to confirm and offer to purchase tickets for Coimbra University Library which we did thankfully! Our guide Joao Jesus was fantastic and very informative and friendly. We were only 2 people on the tour (instead of 8) which made it even more pleasant. Costa Nova was very colorful, interesting and different and Aveiro a quaint little town. Our guide arranged for us to taste Ovos Moles (the iconic local sweet) The boat trip is not quite like Venice! but still pleasant experience. Coimbra was very interesting and the university and library definitely worth a visit! A great day trip.
Dear John, Thank you very much for sharing your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to know that your day exploring Aveiro, Costa Nova, Coimbra and Óbidos was such a memorable experience, and that the organization of the tour — including the advance contact and assistance with the Coimbra University Library tickets — added comfort and ease to your trip. João Jesus will be truly grateful for your kind words. His friendliness, deep knowledge, and attentive approach are qualities we value greatly, and it is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the experience with such a small group, making the day even more pleasant. We are glad you appreciated the charm of Costa Nova’s colorful houses, the unique character of Aveiro, the Ovos Moles tasting, and the beauty and history of Coimbra — especially its remarkable university and library. Even the Moliceiro boat ride, different from Venice but still enjoyable, contributed to a well-rounded day. Thank you for choosing Meridian4People and for your generous recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People Team
Joao Jesus is a very knowledgeable and capable guide. He made our trip very enjoyable.
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your day with João Jesus — he is indeed a very knowledgeable and dedicated guide, and he will be thrilled to read your feedback. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for more memorable experiences in Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People Team
We had a brilliant time on this tour, and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. The itinerary was excellent, and all the activities were very well planned, and did ot feel rushed. Chris was excellent, and looked after us very well. An excellent day.
Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to know that you had such a brilliant day exploring Aveiro and Coimbra, and that the itinerary felt well‑planned and unhurried — exactly the experience we aim to provide. Chris will be very happy to read your kind words. His care, attention and friendly guidance are a big part of what makes this tour special, and it’s wonderful to know you felt well looked after throughout the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad the experience left such a positive impression. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again on another beautiful tour in Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People Team
This experience of Aviero and Coimbria was spectacular with our guide João. Originally I had planned to do this by myself as individual train trips and my curiosity led me to Viator and found this journey to be perfect! So much better than I’d imagine! The details of history, ease of transportation without any confusion was a blessing! This is a must do experience and if you can have Joao guide you it’ll be perfection!
Thank you, taliacheek, for such a beautiful review. It’s wonderful to know that your curiosity led you to this tour and that the experience exceeded everything you had imagined. João will be truly moved by your words. He loves sharing the stories and charm of Aveiro and Coimbra, and knowing that he helped you enjoy the day with ease, clarity, and zero confusion makes this feedback even more special. Thank you for calling this a must‑do experience. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable days in Portugal. Warmly, Meridian4People
I would recommend the tour to Aveiro and Coimbra. Despite the limited time, we were able to see what's main. Both cities are very beautiful, each with its own characteristics. Aveiro in a calmer tone, with many streets to get lost and delight with the delicacies. Coimbra, more focused on the University, seems more busy with the students. The Joanina Library is a separate show. It's worth it all, especially if it's John Jesus as the guide. Very helpful and great in history. Certainly good memories were collected.
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário tão gentil, E5070TTalexandreb. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que o passeio a Aveiro e Coimbra foi uma experiência tão positiva e memorável. As duas cidades têm realmente personalidades muito distintas — Aveiro com o seu charme tranquilo, ruelas acolhedoras e sabores únicos, e Coimbra com a energia vibrante dos estudantes e a imponência da Universidade. A Biblioteca Joanina é, sem dúvida, um espetáculo à parte, e é ótimo saber que conseguiu aproveitar o essencial mesmo com o tempo limitado. O João Jesus ficará especialmente tocado pelas suas palavras. A sua dedicação, simpatia e profundo conhecimento de história são qualidades que tornam cada visita mais enriquecedora. Saber que ajudou a criar boas memórias deixa-nos verdadeiramente orgulhosos. Agradecemos muito a sua recomendação e esperamos voltar a recebê-lo em futuras descobertas por Portugal. Com os melhores cumprimentos, Meridian4People – Private Tours & Transfers
Chris, our guide/driver was fantastic, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He also had a good sense of humor. The content of the tour was perfect.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, 444mehula. We’re delighted to hear that your full‑day tour to Aveiro and Coimbra was such a great experience. Chris will be thrilled with your kind words — his knowledge, humor, and ability to make guests feel comfortable are exactly what make our small‑group tours so special. We’re also very happy to know that the tour content matched your expectations. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable journeys in Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People Team
Wonderful experience for my first private tour! Thanks to my fantastic guide Jão Jesus
Grazie di cuore per la sua splendida recensione. Siamo felicissimi che il suo primo tour privato sia stato un’esperienza così meravigliosa e che João Jesus abbia contribuito a renderla davvero speciale. La sua passione, attenzione e dedizione nel mostrare il meglio di Aveiro e Coimbra rappresentano esattamente ciò che desideriamo offrire a ogni ospite. Sarà un piacere accoglierla nuovamente in Portogallo per altre esperienze indimenticabili. Cordiali saluti, Meridian4People Team
Very good tour! Our guide, Chris, was nice and knowledgable and drove us to some nice places. Definitely worth it!
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Chris made the experience both pleasant and informative. He truly enjoys sharing these beautiful places with our guests, and he will be very happy to read your words. We’re glad you found the tour worthwhile and hope to welcome you again for more memorable moments in Portugal. Warm regards, Meridian4People
