Aveiro Half-Day With Traditional Boat Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

This tour will take you from Porto to Aveiro, considered by many as the "Venice of Portugal", which is famous for its large network of canals that flows through the city. On this excursion, you will also take a cruise on a "Moliceiro" boat (traditional boat of that city) that will lead you along the canals while admiring the unique tile facades of the city. You will also have the opportunity to see the colorful houses in Costa Nova. Aveiro has a rich and varied gastronomy, and the "soft eggs" - very sweet desserts are also one of the main representations of Aveiro.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Near the S. Bento Metro and Train Station

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Aveiro

    Aveiro, The Venice of Portugal, we will begin the visit with a guided tour of the city center, passing by stunning and charming Art Nouveau residences, the historic streets that surround the canals, the fish market, the Cathedral, a monument in Baroque style. You will realize that it is truly a special city, where the old and the modern combine in an impressive way. Our guide will teach you more about the history and traditions of Aveiro: a fishing village, founded on the production and trade of salt, among other curiosities. One of the highlights of this journey is the 45-minute boat ride on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) through the city's stunning canals, Relax and enjoy the scenery on this traditional boat. The last stop is at Costa Nova beach, a spectacular white sand beach, famous for its colorful little houses, typically painted with vertical stripes. Built by fishermen as shelters and storage for equipment, the houses have now been converted into typical holiday homes.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Supplied by Private Tours Porto

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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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