Activity provider: Living Tours
Water activity

Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise

4.4 / 5

189 reviews

    Add to wishlist
    Water activity

    Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise

    Activity provider: Living Tours
    Likely to sell out
    Likely to sell out

    From US$ 46.49 per person

    Aveiro is known as the "Venice of Portugal" for the extensive network of water channels running through the city. Enjoy a cruise on a "moliceiro,” a traditional boat that will take you along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile façades.

    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
    Reserve now & pay later
    Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
    Duration 4 hours
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Skip the line through express security check
    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English, French, Portuguese

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Cruise along Aveiro’s channels in a unique "moliceiro" boat
    • Learn about the city’s culture and its traditional connections with the river and the sea
    • Admire the brightly colored houses on a walk through Costa Nova
    Full description
    Experience the beauty of Aveiro’s water channels, which are natural formations along the Portuguese coast. Traditionally connected to the river and to the sea, the city has been called the Venice of Portugal. You’ll feel the culture of this city that was once a fishing village, where residents made their living from the river, the sea, and salt production. The half-day tour begins at the fish market square, where you’ll have great views of the city center. Next you’ll head out on an hour’s cruise along the city’s beautiful water channels. Travel by a typical, yet unique boat called a moliceiro that is decorated with motifs related to the local culture. After the cruise your guide will show you the Costa Nova neighborhood that borders the sea. Admire some of the old traditional houses that are small in size, and painted in bright colors with vertical stripes.
    Includes
    • Transportation from the meeting point
    • Tour guide
    • 45-minute traditional moliceiro boat tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

    Select participants and date

    Participants

    Date

    Meeting point

    Next to São Bento train station Porto, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal

    Open in Google Maps ⟶
    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • Usually, tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
    • The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
    • Children from 4 to 12 years pay half price. Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
    • The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 189 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Transportation
      4.6/5
    • Value for money
      4.1/5
    • Safety
      4.6/5

    Sort by:

    Traveler type:

    Star rating:

    We had a very nice experience in Aveiro with our good guide André Vidal. Aveiro and Costa Nova are both very beautiful. We had a small group which is very nice. The guide spook English and French very well and was very experienced and had very much nice stories about the trip but also a lot of other things.

    May 6, 2022

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler – Netherlands Verified booking

    Helpful?

    It is a serious company, with my group it was up to the task since for a reason beyond their control the date had to be changed to suit us. The driver-guide very punctual and very friendly and professional, pending us at all times. The excursion is worth it, I recommend it.

    April 27, 2022

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler – Spain Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Joana was a gem and was welcoming from the moment we met at the tourist agency. She spoke to everyone and was very informative in her conversation. The tour was nice. A little free time in both places. The boat tour was also nice. Definitely recommend the trip if you have the time.

    January 27, 2022

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Product ID: 32323