Aveiro and Costa Nova Day Trip + Boat Trip - Reviews

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May / 24 / 2025

Cristina

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with small children

Niño el conductor y Pedro el guía lo han hecho muy bien, muy agradables. Aunque se indica que puede ser bilingüe se hace un poco pesado hacerlo en dos idiomas, preferiría que se separaran los grupos en español y en inglés. Aveiro no es Venecia ni de lejos. Paseo en barco agradable pero nada histórico, es un canal de agua en medio de un aparcamiento y en medio de bloques de viviendas modernas. Nada especial. Y Costa Nova se ven las casitas de colores pero es bajar del autobús y subir en 20 minuto Translate this opinion into English.

Niño, the driver, and Pedro, the guide, did a very good job, very pleasant. Although it's indicated that they can be bilingual, it's a bit tiresome to do it in two languages. I'd prefer the Spanish and English groups to be separated. Aveiro isn't Venice by any stretch. The boat ride is pleasant but nothing historic; it's a canal in the middle of a parking lot and amidst modern apartment blocks. Nothing special. And in Costa Nova, you can see the colorful houses, but it's a 20-minute hop off the bus. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Apr / 20 / 2025

Esther

Spain

I travelled with friends

No la repetiría porque dedicamos más tiempo al paseo en barco en Aveiro, 40 minutos, que a ver Aveiro. Además llegamos muy pronto y estaba casi todo cerrado. En Costa Nova nos dejaron otros 40 minutos para caminar en una zona que , fuera de temporada, no tiene nada para ver más que las típicas casas de colores. Creo que falta tiempo para poder decir ue he visitado Aveiro

I wouldn't repeat it because we spent more time on the 40-minute boat ride in Aveiro than actually seeing Aveiro. Plus, we arrived too early, and almost everything was closed. In Costa Nova, they gave us another 40 minutes to walk around an area that, out of season, has nothing to see other than the typical colorful houses. I think I'm short on time to say I've visited Aveiro.

I travelled with friends

Sentimos que la experiencia no se haya ajustado del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry that the experience didn't quite meet expectations. At Civitatis, we only want our customers to have the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all comments with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 03 / 2025

María ángeles

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo estuvo perfecto: la organización, los lugares visitados y el guía, que fue muy atento y profesional. Sin embargo, el tiempo libre en cada parada un poco corto. Hubiera sido ideal contar con unos minutos extra para disfrutar con más calma. Aun así, una experiencia muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect: the organization, the places visited, and the guide, who was very attentive and professional. However, the free time at each stop was a bit short. It would have been ideal to have had a few extra minutes to enjoy it more leisurely. Even so, a highly recommended experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 12 / 2025

Manolo Padilla

Córdoba, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ciudad muy pintoresca y diferente a lo que sería la zona más antigua, Porto y Braga, que tienen más iglesias y edificios con más historia. Quizá podría dilatarse un poco más el tiempo libre en Aveiro para poder disfrutar un poco más de su centro histórico y poder degustar tranquilamente algún plato típico. El guia te explica muy bien la historia y te da consejos para el tiempo libre. La organización muy bien y profesional Translate this opinion into English.

A very picturesque city, different from the older areas of Porto and Braga, which have more churches and buildings with more history. Perhaps you could extend your free time in Aveiro a little more to enjoy its historic center and enjoy some traditional dishes at leisure. The guide explains the history very well and gives you tips for your free time. The organization was very good and professional. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 02 / 2025

Julia

Cuenca, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Resumen: te llevan en autobús a Aveiro,te suben a la “góndola “ un paseíllo rápido.Bajas te dejan ir a tomar café y de vuelta ves solo una fachada.Eso ves de Aveiro.De ahí a ver las casitas de colores y te dan 15 minutos para las fotos.Luego autobús y de vuelta a Oporto. No vale la pena el madrugar y el precio para eso,

Summary: They take you by bus to Aveiro, take you on a quick ride to the "gondola." You get off, go for a coffee, and on the way back you only see one facade. That's all you see of Aveiro. From there, you go see the colorful houses, and they give you 15 minutes for photos. Then take the bus and back to Porto. It's not worth the early start and the price for that.

I travelled with teenagers

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the service did not quite meet expectations. However, we can confirm that it was as described on our website. We appreciate and take note of your comments to consider possible improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 14 / 2025

Alejandra

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Me encanto la experiencia, la cuidad de Averio es preciosa y el paseo en barco fue maravilloso, también resaltar las casitas de colores de costa nova muy bonitas y la zona súper tranquila con mucha paz. Destacar la atención del guía Diego que durante el viaje en bus iba explicando todo lo de alrededor y curiosidades de la cuidad tanto de Oporto y Aveiro, muy simpático y atento. Translate this opinion into English.

I loved the experience. The city of Aveiro is beautiful, and the boat ride was wonderful. I also highlight the colorful houses of Costa Nova, which are very pretty, and the area is extremely peaceful and quiet. I'd also like to highlight the attentiveness of our guide, Diego, who explained everything about the surrounding area and interesting facts about both Porto and Aveiro during the bus ride. He was very friendly and attentive. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 02 / 2025

Carmen

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy bien la excursión. El guía que estuvo con nosotros en el bus y durante toda la excursión, muy simpático y buena gente. Trayecto de ida y vuelta muy agradable con canciones y chistes por parte del guía. Tuvimos muchísima suerte en el paseo en barco con respecto al tiempo. En cuanto a visitar Aveiro y Costa Nova se te hace muy corto porque disponíamos de poco tiempo pero bueno...aún así nos lo pasamos bien. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was very good. The guide, who was with us on the bus and throughout the tour, was very friendly and kind. The journey there and back was very pleasant, with songs and jokes from the guide. We were incredibly lucky with the weather on the boat trip. As for visiting Aveiro and Costa Nova, it seemed very short because we had little time, but hey...we still had a good time. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Apr / 15 / 2025

Antonio

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with friends

Honestamente no vale los 48€ que se pagan. Igual con mejor tiempo hubiera puesto normal, pero la verdad que lo único que vale la pena de esa excursión son las casitas que hay en el pueblo de al lado. Aveiro... bueno, miles como ese pueblo en mi opinión.

Honestly, it's not worth the €48 you pay. Maybe with better weather I would have said normal, but the truth is, the only thing worthwhile about that trip are the little houses in the neighboring town. Aveiro... well, thousands like that town, in my opinion.

I travelled with friends

El servicio se realizó tal y como aparece descrito en nuestra página web. Sentimos si alguno de sus elementos no estuvo a la altura de lo esperado. Ya hemos tomado nota de los comentarios y esperamos que nos ayuden a seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

The service was performed as described on our website. We apologize if any of the elements fell short of expectations. We have already taken note of your comments and hope they will help us continue to improve. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 13 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La excursión es un poco cutre. Te llevan hasta Costa Nova, te bajas 20min en un mercado y te llevan a Aveiro. No gran cosa lo que ves ni lo que te cuentan. En Aveiros te dan un paseo por los canales que no vale nada la pena. Probar los dulces y el centro de Aveiro es lo único de provecho.

The excursion is a bit tacky. They take you to Costa Nova, get off for 20 minutes at a market, and then take you to Aveiro. There's not much to see or hear about. In Aveiro, they give you a tour of the canals that's not worth the effort. Trying the sweets and exploring downtown Aveiro is the only thing worthwhile.

I travelled with teenagers

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar, como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the service did not quite meet expectations. However, we can confirm that it was delivered as usual, in accordance with the description on our website. We appreciate and take note of your comments to assess possible improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 05 / 2025

Pedro M

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El guía, Pedro Costa y el conductor (Senna) unos cracks. Muy amena la visita y completa. Imposible aprovechar más el tiempo. Quizás el único pero sea ese, 30 min libres más en Aveiro antes de volver hacia Porto y hubiera sido Excelente Translate this opinion into English.

The guide, Pedro Costa, and the driver (Senna) were brilliant. The visit was very enjoyable and comprehensive. It couldn't have been more fun. Perhaps the only drawback is that an extra 30 minutes in Aveiro before returning to Porto would have been excellent. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 05 / 2025

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Bien aunque hubiera sido mejor si hubiera sido sólo en español como creí que sería cuando lo contrate Translate this opinion into English.

Good, although it would have been better if it had been only in Spanish as I thought it would be when I hired it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 04 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

Jul / 03 / 2025

Anonymous

Canarias, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 30 / 2025

Murilo Alves

Recife, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

O Guia Manoel foi atencioso e mostrou-se um profundo conhecedor da história deste belo país. Translate this opinion into English.

Guide Manoel was attentive and showed himself to be a profound connoisseur of the history of this beautiful country. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 29 / 2025

Amparo

Spain

Jun / 28 / 2025

Anonymous

I travelled by myself

Jun / 28 / 2025

Diana

Spain

I travelled with friends

Creo que no lo recomendaría porque no te da tiempo a realmente ver nada. El paseo en barco fue precioso pero te dejan tan poco tiempo libre que da para un par de fotos y casi ni pasear.

I don't think I'd recommend it because you don't really have time to see anything. The boat ride was beautiful, but they give you so little free time that you only have a couple of photos and hardly any time to walk around.

I travelled with friends

El proveedor local hace lo posible para que la actividad esté a la altura de las expectativas de todos los participantes. Sentimos que este no haya sido tu caso. Translate this opinion into English.

The local provider makes every effort to ensure the activity meets the expectations of all participants. We're sorry this wasn't the case for you. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 28 / 2025

Maria Rosa

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Jun / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled by myself

Sinceramente me ha decepcionado. El punto de recogida para encontrarlo una locura.Luego 1 hora de autobús es normal las distancias son las que son. Bajamos en costa nova, quince minutos ( literal). Corre sube a el autobús , "que encima los baños cerrados" . Vamos a Aveiro y sinceramente están explotando algo que no vale la pena. Te montan en un canal de río sin gracia ninguna. Pero no está compañía ( ninguna). 50 min 20 min libres luego y vuelta. El guia ni interacciona con la gente .

Honestly, I was disappointed. Finding the pickup point was crazy. Then, the hour-long bus ride is normal, given the distances. We got off at Costa Nova, fifteen minutes (literally). Run, get on the bus, "and on top of that, the bathrooms were closed." We're going to Aveiro, and honestly, they're exploiting something that's not worth it. They take you through a river channel, which is not fun at all. But there's no company (any). 50 minutes, then 20 minutes free, and then back. The guide doesn't even interact with the people.

I travelled by myself

Nuestro equipo local está compuesto por profesionales que se esfuerzan siempre por ofrecer una experiencia óptima. Aun así, siempre se puede seguir mejorando. Ya hemos tomado nota de tus impresiones con este fin. Translate this opinion into English.

Our local team is made up of professionals who always strive to provide an optimal experience. Still, there's always room for improvement. We've already taken note of your feedback to this end. Opinion translated. Show original.

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