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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover Portugal’s answer to Venice – the pretty coastal town of Aveiro – on a half-day trip from Porto! Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then set out to explore the town with an expert guide. Soak up the charms of Aveiro’s town center on a walking tour, and then see the sights surrounding its canals from a traditional ‘moliceiro’ boat. Before returning to Porto, visit the sandy white beach of Costa Nova and admire the colorful architecture of the area’s charming old fishing houses.
Moliceiro cruise
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pick up and Drop Off
Departure Point
R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Porto, Porto, Portugal Starting the tour to Aveiro.
On the way, the guide will give insights regarding Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal Famous city for traditional moliceiro boats and known as the "Venice of Portugal". Learn about the history and traditions of Aveiro: a fishing village founded on salt production and trade.
The capital of Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals. genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly coloured boat know as moliceiros.
Discover the history of this beautiful city and tasty the traditional pastry, "Ovos Moles". 30 minutes
Ria de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal The magic of this visit begins now, with a 45-minute cruise on a typical Moliceiro boat used to pick up the seaweed. Along the stunning canals of the city, relax and be enchanted by the tremendous landscapes that Aveiro presents you. 45 minutes
Praia da Costa Nova, R. da Quinta do Cravo 17, 3830 Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal You will travel to Costa Nova, a beautiful white sandy beach. Discover the famous typical fisherman's houses, painted in bold colors and with vertical stripes. 30 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
There is no bathroom on board the bus
Dress code is smart casual
The tours may be changed without prior notice
A moderate amount of walking is involved
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
JohnPaul_F
03 Jul 2025
The tour company was fine. Aveiro is not what I remember it to be when I was young. Just felt that they had let it go some.
Shawna_A
19 May 2025
I was disappointed in this tour. It started at the striped houses and only gave us 20 minutes there after a 45 min. Bus ride. When we got off the public washrooms we’re closed so most of us had to go buy a drink in a cafe to use their washroom, amd spent our 20 min standing in the washroom lineup and then rushing back to the bus. From there we went on the boat ride which was fun, and then had a short walking tour to 2 spots, amd then only 1/2 hour until we left. We didn’t get to go further than 2 blocks before we had to get back to the bus. We saw nearly nothing of the city of Aveiro. In hindsite I wish we had taken a train to Aveiro so we could spend the day there.
Richard_B
04 Mar 2025
It was worth the 1 hour bus ride. The fisherman houses are postcard perfect. We enjoyed walking around the village. The Moliceiro Cruise through the canals of Aveiro canals was the highlight of the trip. The amount of time given at each stop was adequate and the tour guide was informative. We recommend it highly!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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