Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise
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.
Options
Afternoon Tour
2 PM Departure
What's included in Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
Starting the tour to Aveiro. On the way, the guide will give insights regarding Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Aveiro
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".
Ria de Aveiro
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.
Inclusions
- Moliceiro cruise
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Pick up and Drop Off
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact the tour operator in order to confirm your pick up time and local till 24hours before the tour. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time.
