Experience Portugal's maritime culture on a full-day visit to Aveiro. See the canals of Aveiro and enjoy a cruise on the Aveiro River. After visiting Aveiro you will then explore the historic city of Coimbra.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Pick-up at your Porto hotel is provided.
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Take a beautiful cruise on the Aveiro River
- Explore the historic city of Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal
- Visit the Barra lighthouse
Full description
To start the tour, you will be picked up at your Central Hotel in Porto. You will then head to Aveiro (the journey takes about 45 minutes). Aveiro is a Portuguese city located in the central region of Portugal, and is considered the small Venice of Portugal. It is an important urban center, port, rail, university, and tourist attraction.
Start by exploring the city of Aveiro by passing through the main buildings of Art Nouveau and local places of the city. Explore the historical center and visit the Fish Market. Enjoy a cruise for about 50 minutes in one of the typical boats of the city — a Moliceiro (traditionally used for algae harvesting) — and take a look to Aveiro Salt Ponds. After that, pass by New Coast, enjoy the typical striped houses, see the Barra lighthouse and São Jacinto dunes. Along the way, you will appreciate the stork nests you find.
The second city you will visit is Coimbra. Coimbra is a city on the waterfront in central Portugal, and is the country's old capital. It houses a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Walk the paths with your guide to the historic center of the city. Visit important landmarks such as the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. If you select the option with monuments admission, visit the interiors of Joanina Library and the Royal Palace.
At the end of the tour, the guide will drop you off again at your hotel in Porto.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Coimbra monuments admission (if option selected)
- Cruise on Aveiro River
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- The tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
- The maritime museum is closed on Sundays from October to February, and on Mondays, throughout the year
- Due to COVID-19, vehicle capacity and tour plans are subject to change
