Things to do in Ilhavo, Northern Portugal: The Best Sightseeing Tours

February 20, 2022 Deane Carmody

Ílhavo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈiʎɐvu] ( listen)) is a municipality located at the Centre of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 38,598, in an area of 73.48 km².
Restaurants in Ilhavo

1. Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto

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Explore the coastal towns of Aveiro and Ílhavo then travel back in time to the old city of Coimbra on this Private 9-hour tour from Porto. Admire the canals and bridges in Aveiro before driving to Ílhavo to see the Barra Lighthouse and São Jacinto Dunes with your private guide/driver. Continue to Coimbra where you will see the oldest University in Portugal, as well as its old buildings throughout the city. We will give you suggestions on what to do, but it will be personalized to the customer. If you have something specific that you want to visit you can go to on these cities.

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

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Cruise in the Ria de Aveiro, Gratuities

Reviewed By HHT17389

Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit

2. Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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Discover Aveiro, the city of the canals, full of charm and rich pastry to try out. Enjoy a private tour, so you may capture every detail and get to know all the heritage of these wonderful cities. Discover the University of Coimbra, a World Heritage Site (by UNESCO). Explore the historical centre of Coimbra, with monuments that are dated from the 13th century.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Visit to Coimbra University and historical centre, Visit to Aveiro Historical centre, Traditional "Moliceiro" Boat cruise

Exclusions: There we'll be given 1 hour free for lunch, Admission Fees to Royal Palace , São Miguel Chapel, Joanina Library

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

3. Porto multi-day tours: 5 days of tours From Porto

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A 5-day pack with the most interesting tours. If you are coming to Porto and have no time to plan your trip this is the ideal pack for you. 1 - PORTO CITY HD + FADO DINNER 2 - DOURO VALLEY 3 - AVEIRO & COIMBRA FD 4 - BRAGA & GUIMARÃES 5 - YACHT CRUISE - 2 HOURS * The order of the tours can be changed but will be informed, depending on the company's availability.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, Wine tasting, WiFi on board, River Cruise

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Accommodation

Reviewed By HHT17389

Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit

4. Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops

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Why not a Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops? Instead of making only simple transfer, we will few stops on the way visiting some of the most symbolic cities in Portugal, undoubtedly the best way to optimize your time. Visiting places can be changed to Fatima or Obidos ( no extra cost ), just by informing our booking assistant during Booking.

Inclusions: Certified Driver/Guide, Bottled water, Personal accidents insurance, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance Fees, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By FLWINCSC2020

Ruben was a great guide. He picked us up at the Lisbon airport and took us on a 4 hour tour of Sintra and Castle of the Moors. Hugo was easy to work with and responds quickly on email. Would recommend this tour and company.

5. Private tour Aveiro and Coimbra

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Former capital of the kingdom, Coimbra is famous for one of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Europe and the love story of King Pedro I and Dona Inês. Coimbra is knowledge, poetry, tradition, romantic splendor and the legendary Fado desires, recalling the past. Also visit Aveiro, with its beautiful lagoon and the famous "moliceiros", founded in the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius time and known by its waterways, light, color and the "ovos moles", a speciality of the pastry of the region. This private tour is made in a van, with a maximum of 8 people.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified;, Entrance fees on:, 1. Coimbra's University: 9.00EUR (payable by cash or credit card), 2. Moliceiro Boat Cruise: 8.00EUR (payable by cash), Other Entrance fees.

Reviewed By stevehV3718RK

An AMAZING experience with Isa who, from pick up outside our Airbnb, was so friendly, welcoming, warm and full of pertinent and interesting information which made the whole trip so worthwhile! The drive was comfortable with a mix of friendly and informative conversation up into the mountains and the valley with wonderful views the whole way. Once to the valley, WOW, the views were spectacular! The first winery had the views as well and a friendly guide, Marta, with DELICIOUS wines, olive oil and honey all grown/made on site. Hesitant to leave it was onto the river boat tour which was sooo relaxing and scenic. Then it was onto a local traditional restaurant that can also accommodate vegetarian/vegan (made up a wonderful pasta dish for the hubby off menu) that came with wine, fresh bread and local olive oil, main dish and dessert for an incredible price (because we were with the tour company) and it also had the views over the town, river and vineyards on the hillsides as well. The last winery was more focused on Ports with lots of info, more views, the fun Maria with Isa to give tons more info and great tastings with tasty snacks and lots of conversation and laughing. The way back to Porto was comfortable conversation as we’d definitely made a friend in Isa along with all the beauty, info and of course wine shared throughout the day. Have already been telling all our friends and family about this tour (and others from Cool Tours and especially Isa!!)! Unforgettable!!

6. Aveiro and Costa Nova half-day private tour from Porto

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Explore the coastal towns of Aveiro and Ílhavo on this 4-hour tour from Porto. Admire the canals and bridges in Aveiro before driving to Ílhavo to see the Barra Lighthouse and São Jacinto Dunes with your private guide/driver.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Pick-up and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Cruise in the Ria de Aveiro, Gratuities

Reviewed By HHT17389

Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit

7. Private Tour through Aveiro and Ílhavo

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Aveiro is a city between the Ria and the Sea, land of the Canals, the salt and the soft eggs. It has a great cultural wealth, the capital of Art Nouveau. It is a city without haste, without looking at the clock, it is attractive to live and visit, there are little corners that grab us indefinitely.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Not included - Lunch, soft egg-tasting, entrance costs at places to visit.

Reviewed By Vds_go

Super! Great walk also in bad weather! If you take the path that goes along the riverflow, you have a hard start, but then it goes smooth!

8. Private Aveiro City and Beaches Tour - Portuguese Venice with Typical Lunch

Praça da Liberdade 19, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal Endless Weekend Tours
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Resume Aveiro a charming city with the beaches, natural reserves, the river estuary of Aveiro and the exquisite art Nouveau featuring the buildings. It has historical places also, all of which will help you create a memorable experience. Description Starting Aveiro tour in the morning visiting the city 16th-century Cathedral; Misericordia Church; the Santa Joana museum with religious arts, Portuguese painting exhibitions, relics among others. You can experience tranquillity in the park Infante D. Pedro. The Moliceiro Boat tour can provide a wonderful experience on the Ria Channels. During the afternoon tour, visit the Museum of Vista Alegre to view the delicate artworks; the picturesque Costa Nova; Barra beach with its Europe's highest lighthouse, and the São Jacinto Dunes natural reserve. The Pateira de Fermentelos is the Iberian Peninsula's largest natural lake. When in Aveiro, you must definitely try Stew Eels, chanfana (traditional goat stew), and local sweets "ovos moles".

Inclusions: Gourmet Lunch with wine. , Guided tour of the Aveiro Salt Pans and its marmots, Moliceiro boat ride 45 minutes in Ria a Aveiro., Personal accident and liability insurance. , Our chauffeurs have knowledge and ethics required for confidential business matters, Our executive vehicles provide Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing atmosphere. , Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Exclusions: Admission to venues & attractions along the tour route., Gratuities are not included and is left to individual discretion.

Reviewed By Dt345123

Carlos died us around Porto. Very knowledgeable. Have us insights, history, places to eat and excellent places to set after the tour. Highly recommend.

9. Aveiro Full Day Tour

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There are several cities which benefit from the privilege of being near watercourses. Aveiro is no exception, as its stands out thanks to its famous Ria, abundant in fish and waterbirds. The "moliceiros", unique boats with simple decoration reminding the naif painting, are also connected to the ria, still collecting the seaweed- a great fertilizer for arid lands.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By JorgeRegufe

Fully recommend the Douro trip, I got to experience the amazing views of the Douro Valley with my family and the companionship of the motorist is just spot on. Had a great day and will definitely repeat the adventure! 5/5

10. Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day

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This 4 hour private tour gives you the opportunity to explore Aveiro and Costa Nova. Aveiro known as the "Venice of Portugal" and Costa Nova with their picturesque houses. is also included a boat ride for 45 minutes on a Typical Moliceiro boat. All of this accompanied with your proffessional driver/guide that we'll lead you during the morning or afternoon. Important references will be given to you during the day about this small city in the north of Portugal. Its charming goes along with its natural canals and its sweetness are presented on the famous "Ovos Moles" and "Tripa de Aveiro" some traditional pastry from the rigion, mandatory to try! There are so much more to know about Aveiro and Costa Nova, and who better than your expert guide to teach, show and accompany you on an Half day Private Tour. 

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Traditional "Moliceiro" boat ride

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

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