Aveiro: Flexible Walking Tour Starting from Train Station

Whether you’re taking a break from your Lisbon to Porto train ride or making a special trip, this circular walk is the perfect way to explore the city.

Explore the beauty and history of Aveiro with the Walkbox app — your personal companion for discovering the city at your own pace, enhanced by real-time WhatsApp communication with the tour curator — from smooth onboarding to personal tips and assistance throughout your journey.

Content is available in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

Walkbox is a top-rated and intuitive guide that works offline, offering a captivating walking tour experience with engaging stories, authentic insights, and natural-sounding audio guides that plays automatically as you explore — helping you experience Aveiro like a local.

You're free to do the tour whenever you like, in full or in parts, within 5 days of your booking date.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, your tour curator will send you clear instructions after booking and remains available for remote support before and during your experience, should you need it.

Explore over 50 points of interest, including iconic landmarks, the typical canals, picturesque streets, hidden gems, and vibrant areas that showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty.

With a total length of 5.5 km, the route is easy and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete, depending on your pace and the stops you choose to enjoy along the way.

Your walk begins and ends at the picturesque Aveiro Train Station.
Your tour kicks off on Avenida Doutor Lourenço Peixinho, guiding you toward the serene Côjo Canal. Stroll along the north bank to the iconic Former Captainship of the Port of Aveiro, then dive into the vibrant Beira Mar neighborhood. Here, you’ll pass through Praça 14 de Julho, the lively Largo da Praça do Peixe, and the charming Cais dos Botirões. As you continue, weave through the narrow alleys of the southern Beira Mar, arriving at Praça do Rossio and the Central Canal, where Aveiro’s stunning Art Nouveau houses await. Wander through the City Hall square, down one of the city’s oldest streets to Praça Marquês de Pombal, and explore the historic and highly recommended Aveiro Museum - Santa Joana, located within the Jesus Convent. The walk wraps up with a return along the Côjo Canal, before heading back to the Train Station, completing your walking tour of Aveiro.