Location: Ilhavo
Top Things to do in Ilhavo
Things to do in Ilhavo, Northern Portugal: The Best Tours
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.
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1. Aveiro and Coimbra full day private tour from Porto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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. Porto multi-day tours: 5 days of tours From Porto
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
3. Private tour Aveiro and Coimbra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!!
4. Aveiro Tour Small group, Moliceiro Cruise, Costa Nova, Vista Alegre & Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Aveiro Full-Day Tour offers a comprehensive and intense experience of the Ria de Aveiro region and includes visits to Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro city center with a Moliceiro boat trip on the canals, a wonderful lunch and the visits to Costa Nova beach and Vista Alegre Museum. Highlights: • Full-day Aveiro Tour from Porto with an expert guide • Stop at the city of Santa Maria da Feira with tasting of Fogaça sweet • Moliceiro boat tour at the Aveiro canals • Visit to Aveiro city center with tasting of the famous Ovos moles • Visit to Costa Nova beach • Regional lunch • Visit to the Vista Alegre porcelain museum
Inclusions: Tasting of local sweets in Santa Maria da Feira, Visit to Aveiro city center, Moliceiro cruise at Aveiro city canals, Costa Nova beach, Visit to Vista Alegre porcelain museum, Photo & Video, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ny_music_gal
This review is YEARS in the making (so long ago that Tripadvisor won't let me select the correct year)! On our trip to Porto in August 2018, we wanted to take a trip to the Douro region and found Pedro with North-on-Wheels and selected the Charm Douro tour. He organized the most INCREDIBLE experience we could have ever imagined! We still talk about this trip and what an amazing day Pedro planned for us. Before our trip even started, Pedro communicated with us about our food preferences, the best days for the tour (weather), and so much more. Our day started at 8 am with Pedro picking us up in a beautiful air-conditioned Mercedes van, which we had all to ourselves! He then took us to Amarante where we visited São Gonçalo church and the old bridge, and after, we sat down and had some local pastries and coffee with Pedro. Afterwards, we toured Favaios estate cellars and had a delicious regional lunch. We also went to the Mateus Palace for a guided tour around the estate and grounds. Our day did not end there, we had a private two-hour boat cruise down the Douro river with a tasting menu of typical Portuguese food and Douro wines, hosted by Jorge. After the boat cruise, Pedro picked us up from the marina and took us back to our hotel (over a 10+ hr day). Not only was this the most spectacular day, Pedro was a wonderful guide! Everything we did was included in the package price and Pedro organized everything. He also made sure to stop and take a lot of photos of us throughout the day, which he sent us after our trip. Thank you, Pedro (and Jorge!) for the most magnificent and memorable day!
5. Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
6. Aveiro and Costa Nova half-day private tour from Porto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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. Transfer from Oporto to Lisbon with stops
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
8. Private Tour through Aveiro and Ílhavo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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!
9. Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
You`ll walk along one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world: the Paiva Walkways: a 8 km boardwalk zig-zagging down along the left bank of Paiva river at Arouca Geopark.´ NEW FEATURE: the breathtaking new Suspension Footbridge is open to public! It spans 516m-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva River. Will you dare? Notice: As some of you may fear heights, crossing the bridge is optional and tickets are very limited and not included. Let us now by message if you wanna cross the bridge. (extra cost of 12€pp). A delicious traditional meal after the walk in a typical restaurant! (vegetarian options available) Afternoon in Aveiro: explore the old quarter, the main squares, the fish market and taste one of city's delicacies: sweet-eggs! Board on a "moliceiro", the traditional river boats, and discover the charming city through the canals. See Costa Nova, the magnificent fishing village with its wooden houses in bright striped colors. Return to Porto
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/Local guide, Boat ride at Aveiro river canals, Sweet eggs tasting, Traditional lunch, The Paiva Walkways Tickets
Exclusions: Gratuities, Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions, The Paiva 516 Footbridge ticket (if available)
Reviewed By Melissa_musgrove
My daughter and I took a walking tour with Norberto Lopes Pinto in Porto. He was by far the best tour guide we had during our stay in Porto and Lisbon. He is very knowledgeable about the history of his Country. Whether it be architectural, political, or about local gems. His personality is warm and inviting, with a good sense of humor. He created the perfect balance of pointing something out and "moving on" and "staying still" to take in, and learn about about something of important interest. Having Norberto as our first guide raised the bar for each guide after him. A tough act to follow! We're so thankful to have had him show us Porto. Highly recommended.
10. Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
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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