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Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise
- Your guide speaks English
- 9 hours from start to finish
What you actually do
This is a 9-hour small-group tour from Porto that takes in Aveiro and Coimbra. The operator is Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain. You leave from Porto and return the same day. The group is kept small, so you are not moving through the stops with a large crowd.
You are not on a large coach. The day is built around the two cities. It is a full day out.





Scenes from Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise; light, weather and season shape every departure.
- Operator
- Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Starts from
- Porto
- Group
- small group
- Guiding
- no guide listed
- In English
- yes
- Pickup from your hotel
- for an extra charge
- Price
- from €109
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
- Rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings
What is part of the tour, what is not, and what the operator leaves open
Three states apply here: included, not included and not stated. Where something is not stated it is simply unconfirmed, so a quick question before you book settles it.
| Item | Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to the site | as a paid extra | Entrance fees come with the booking, and you walk in without paying again. |
| Pickup from your hotel | as a paid extra | Pickup costs extra; skip it and you travel to the meeting point below yourself. |
| Food on the tour | not included | Not included. |
- Status
- as a paid extra
- What it means for you
- Entrance fees come with the booking, and you walk in without paying again.
- Status
- as a paid extra
- What it means for you
- Pickup costs extra; skip it and you travel to the meeting point below yourself.
- Status
- not included
- What it means for you
- Not included.
What you pay, and what is extra
Entry price is from 109 EUR. Admission is a paid extra. Food is not included, so you pay for meals and drinks. Hotel pickup is a paid extra.
Free cancellation is offered. Admission and hotel pickup are both add-ons, which sets this tour apart: no other listing in its category of 72 says admission is an add-on, and only 5 others say the same for hotel pickup. That makes the day's total cost depend on which extras you choose.
At 109 EUR, it sits in the 60 to 120 EUR band, the largest price band in its category. It ranks 44th of 72 by price, mid-field in its group.
The price in context
Set against 4 of the best-reviewed tours in this group, this starting price stands with its own bar highlighted.
The lowest option on offer; extras and other dates can change it.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with… | From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyon… | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park… | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park… | From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 109 EUR | 97 EUR | 109 EUR | 104 EUR | 107 EUR |
How it lines up with 4 similar tour options
All 5 come from “Day trips from Porto”. This one is highlighted; the others are the best-reviewed in the group.
The one we'd pick
| Rating | Duration | Guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overallAveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro … | ★ 4.7(270) | 9 h | Live |
| From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip | ★ 5.0(455) | 6 h | Live |
| From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour … | ★ 4.9(455) | 10 h | Live |
| From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with … | ★ 4.9(1,306) | 10 h | Live |
Ordered by the weight of reviews, never by commission, and every column draws on the same facts, so they compare fairly.
How many people have rated it
The count of ratings comes first, the score in brackets after it, because a score alone says little without the people standing behind it.
Below about ten ratings, a score says more about chance than about the experience.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group T… (4.7) | From Porto: Gerês National Par… (5.0) | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Natio… (4.9) | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Natio… (4.9) | From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walk… (4.9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 270 | 455 | 455 | 1,306 | 1,918 |
How far to trust the rating
The rating is 4.7 from 270 reviews. That is a strong score with a substantial number of ratings behind it. By review count, it ranks 19th of 72 in its category. It sits in the top third of its category for review count.
The 4.7 is high, and the 270 reviews make it more than a small sample. You can treat it as a reliable signal. The rank of 19th of 72 means it is above most listings in its category for how many people have rated it.
Where the day goes, in order
The day unfolds stop by stop in its usual order, each with what is there and the figures that matter, the rest left to the data sheet.
Meeting point, or pickup for an extra charge
Meeting point: “Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.”
Porto
- Population of Porto231,800Wikidata
- Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
- Municipal tourist tax per night3 EURCâmara Municipal do Porto
- Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour1.4 EURMetro do Porto
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 1996UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Aveiro
- Urban train Porto São Bento to Aveiroabout 1 h 15 min, 3.95 EUR singleporto-north-portugal.com
- Moliceiro boat ride on the canals45 min, about 14 EUR adultTurismo in Aveiro
- Local sweetovos moles: egg yolk and sugar in wafer shellsTravel Curious
- Distance from Porto57 kmporto-north-portugal.com
Each place listed is a stop you make, not a fixed amount of time at it.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Monthly averages for daytime high and low, giving you a clear guide to when to come.
Typical temperatures by month, not a forecast for your day.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
The best time to go
This is a full-day tour, so you are out for the bulk of the day. Daytime temperatures matter most. May, June, September and October give you highs of 20 to 24 °C and lows of 12 to 15 °C. These months are the most comfortable for a full day that includes walking and the boat trip.
July and August are warmer, with highs of 25 to 26 °C and lows of 16 °C. If you go in these months, expect the warmest part of the afternoon to be the hottest. January and February are the coolest, with highs around 14 to 15 °C and lows of 5 to 6 °C.
You will want layers for the boat and the walking.
The full data sheet
Every fact below, with its source in the last column. An empty field is marked not stated rather than guessed.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The tour28 | ||
| Title | Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Operator | Meridian4People - Portugal & Spain | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Product number | 59001 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Departure point | Porto | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Duration | 9 hours | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Multi-day | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price | €109 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price in local currency | about 109 EUR | Rate 1.00 EUR to the EUR |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Number of ratings | 270 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Rank within its group | 26 of 72 in “Day trips from Porto” | Own analysis: score weighted by the number of ratings |
| Admission to the site | as a paid extra | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Food on the tour | not included | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Pickup from your hotel | as a paid extra | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Kind of guiding | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guiding languages | English, Portuguese | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guide speaks English | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Bookable privately | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Small group | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Group form | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Priority entry | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Suitable for wheelchair users | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Free cancellation | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Cancellation deadline | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Basis in the catalogue | not stated | Own check of the catalogue fields |
| Photos | 5 photos | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Meeting point | Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Data as of | August 2026 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Porto100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
| Aveiro62 | ||
| Coordinates of Aveiro, Portugal | 40.63889, -8.65528 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Aveiro, Portugal | 78,450 · As of 2011. | Wikidata |
| Area of Aveiro, Portugal | 197.58 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Aveiro, Portugal | 25 m | Wikidata |
| Average daily high in January | 14.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 6.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 132.7 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in January | 12.7 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 7.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 87 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in February | 9.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 9.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 81.3 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in March | 8.9 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 10.9 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 95.5 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in April | 10.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 13.1 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 75 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in May | 8.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 22.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 27.9 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in June | 4 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 24 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 16.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 11.6 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in July | 2.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 24.5 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 16.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 19.9 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in August | 2.4 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 23.7 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 51.3 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in September | 5.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 21.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 13.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 132.4 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in October | 10.8 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.3 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 10 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 134.7 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in November | 12 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 7.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 126.1 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in December | 11.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Distance from Porto | 57 km | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Urban train Porto São Bento to Aveiro | about 1 h 15 min, 3.95 EUR single · Zone 9, children 2.00 EUR, no return tickets, Siga card 0.50 EUR. At least two an hour on weekdays, one an hour at weekends. Express trains from Campanhã take 54-60 min at 13.00 EUR (IC) or 16.10 EUR (AP). | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Walk from Aveiro station to the historic centre | 1 km · Along Avenida Dr. Lourenço Peixinho. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Moliceiro boat ride on the canals | 45 min, about 14 EUR adult · Child 7 EUR when booked ahead; operators vary. Moliceiros were once used to harvest seaweed. | Turismo in Aveiro |
| Boat rides cover | the four main canals of the city | Aveiro Moments |
| Local sweet | ovos moles: egg yolk and sugar in wafer shells | Travel Curious |
| Time to see Aveiro | about 3 hours, plus 30 min for a boat ride | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Road distance from Porto | 75.2 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Porto | 54 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
What happens on the day
The operator runs the tour in English and Portuguese, with an English guide. In Aveiro, the Moliceiro boat cruise is a fixed part of the itinerary.
Who this suits, and who it doesn't
This tour suits you if you want a full day from Porto. It also suits you if you prefer a mid-priced day trip: at 109 EUR, it is mid-field in its category. It does not suit wheelchair users, as the operator states it is not wheelchair accessible.
If you want a shorter day, the Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip is 6 hours from 97 EUR with a 5.0 rating from 455 reviews. If you want a similar length but a different mix, the Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour runs 10 hours from 107 EUR and has a 4.9 rating from 1,918 reviews. If you want a longer day with a national park focus, the Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch is 10 hours from 104 EUR with a 4.9 rating from 1,306 reviews.
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Common questions
Is admission part of the price?
Only as a paid extra; it is not in the base price.
How long does the tour take?
9 hours, counted from the start itself rather than your journey to the meeting point.
Is the guiding in English?
Yes, English is one of the guiding languages.
Where do I meet to begin?
Meeting point: “Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.”
Should I pay attention to its rating?
Yes: 4.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings is enough voices for a fair summary.
Where is the full information on the tour?
Above, the data sheet gives every fact about the tour, the places it visits and the climate, each with its source, and is available as a CSV download.

Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise
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Sources
These sources provide every figure above, and the data sheet lists the source for each row.
- 1GetYourGuide partner catalogue: Aveiro & Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise accessed 2026-08-04Title, duration, what is included, languages, cancellation terms, rating, number of ratings and starting price.
- 2Exchange-rate record accessed 2026-09-15Prices appear in {base}, with an approximate {dest} figure at the stated date's rate.
- 3Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 4Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 6Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 7Which? accessed 2026-09-15
- 8Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 9porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 10Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
- 11Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17
- 12ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
- 13Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 14Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17
- 15Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
- 16Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
- 17Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
- 18Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 19Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
- 20GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17
- 21Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
- 22STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18
- 23Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
- 24Museus e Monumentos de Portugal accessed 2026-09-18
- 25Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 26Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 27porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 28Turismo in Aveiro accessed 2026-09-15
- 29Aveiro Moments accessed 2026-09-15
- 30Travel Curious accessed 2026-09-15
- 31porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 32OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM accessed 2026-09-15
- 33Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 34Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 35UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 36porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15



