Enjoy a boat ride through Aveiro's canals in a colorful and traditional Moliceiro boat. See unique views of the one of the most picturesque cities of Portugal.

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Duration 45 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy a ride in a traditional Moliceiro boat along the canals
Marvel at unique views of the Aveiro from its waterways
Explore the city and learn about its history

Full description

Cruise through the city of Aveiro on a 45-minute ride onboard a traditional Moliceiro boat. Start along the Central Canal of the lagoon, the Ria de Aveiro. Traverse the center of the city, from the garden of Rossio to the old building of the Capitania of the Port of Aveiro. Follow another canal that formerly served as a waterway to the Antonio Maria Campos brick factory, where the Aveiro Cultural and Congress Center was established along with other public services. Then, cruise down Canal das Pirâmides (the pyramids canal), which was built at the beginning of the 19th century and stretches from the old fish market to the central canal. During the summer, enjoy a beautiful landscape made up of hundreds of small white pyramids of salt that represent one of the most characteristic features of this region.

Includes

45-minute boat ride

Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at Viva Ria. Your guide will be wearing a red shirt.

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Important information

Not allowed

Smoking

Know before you go

Small and medium dogs are welcome on board

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 525 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5

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Despite the reservation we had to queue to collect the ticket as well as make another queue for the departure of the people who had an appointment a quarter of an hour and a half hour before us were behind and did not pass before so not logical for them ! This. Would be good to take people with appointment order otherwise the ride is very nice

August 16, 2022

It was a very pleasant ride. I recommend Alex as a guide, he was super friendly, outgoing, playful but very competent and professional. In fact, we laughed a lot during the whole tour, which was very enlightening about the main points of the city and its history. To be repeated without a doubt. Thanks.

May 29, 2022

The super nice guides !!!! They make the trip very pleasant and very fun. It's a treat. The tour is very nice to see, it is worth it. You don't see much more than walking but you see it differently and it's cool to take a break from so much walking. Aveiro in general is very good. I recommend the boat ride.

April 16, 2022

Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Tour

Aveiro: Traditional Moliceiro Boat Tour

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