Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal, and a visit is sure to create life-long memories. Take a cruise in a moliceiro, or traditional boat, and admire the Art Nouveau architecture. See the colorful fishermen’s houses along the Costa Nova beaches.
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 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- You will picked up at your hotel in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Admire Aveiro’s Art Nouveau architecture
- See the colorful fishermen's houses along the beach
- Try the famous ovos moles, a legendary sweet
Full description
On this 4-hour tour you’ll leave from your hotel in Porto and head south. When you arrive in Aveiro, first off is an hour-long ride on a moliceiro, a traditional boat used to collect sea grass in the lagoon.
Admire the Art Nouveau architecture, and in particular the buildings near Praça do Rossio (Rossio Square). Many of the streets near and around this square are still cobblestoned.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of the famous ovos moles, a legendary Aveiro confection made with water, sugar and egg yolks.
Visit the Art Nouveau Museum and the Mercado do Peixe (fish market). Continue on to the Costa Nova, a paradise that’s home to several species of birds. Visit the lighthouse and see the old colorful fishermen's houses.
After the tour your driver will drop you off at your hotel or other location of your choice.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Driver/guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Moliceiro cruise
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
