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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Moliceiro cruise
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pick up and Drop Off
Meeting Points
Departure
Calçada de Vandoma
Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Return
Rua de Alexandre Herculano
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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There is no bathroom on board the bus
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Dress code is smart casual
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The tours may be changed without prior notice
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise
Itinerary
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Porto
Starting the tour to Aveiro.
On the way, the guide will give insights regarding Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
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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".
30 minutes
3
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.
45 minutes
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Praia da Costa Nova
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
Porto: Aveiro Tour Including Moliceiro Cruise
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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Moliceiro cruise
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pick up and Drop Off
Meeting Points
Departure
Calçada de Vandoma
Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.