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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting times 8:30 AM, 2:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- Your hotel in Porto and Gaia city center.
Experience
- 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
- Pickup and drop-off service (if option chosen)
- Guide
- 1-hour cruise
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- People with mobility impairments
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Next to São Bento train station Porto, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal
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- 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
- Tours are available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French
- The group size will be from 8 to 27 people
- The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
- Pick-up is included from central Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia hotels
- Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
- 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
- This tour is not available on December 25 and January 1