Aveiro Tour from Porto Including Moliceiro Cruise

Discover Portugal’s answer to Venice – the pretty coastal town of Aveiro – on a half-day trip from Porto! Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then set out to explore the town with an expert guide. Soak up the charms of Aveiro’s town center on a walking tour, and then see the sights surrounding its canals from a traditional ‘moliceiro’ boat. Before returning to Porto, visit the sandy white beach of Costa Nova and admire the colorful architecture of the area’s charming old fishing houses.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Oporto, Portugal, 4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Starting the tour to Aveiro.

Stop At: Aveiro Portugal

Famous city for traditional moliceiro boats and known as the "Venice of Portugal". Learn about the history and traditions of Aveiro: a fishing village founded on salt production and trade.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ria de Aveiro, Aveiro Portugal

The magic of this visit begins now, with a 45-minute cruise on a typical Moliceiro boat used to pick up the seaweed. Along the stunning canals of the city, relax and be enchanted by the tremendous landscapes that Aveiro presents you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Costa Nova Beach, R. da Quinta do Cravo 17, 3830 Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal

You will travel to Costa Nova, a beautiful white sandy beach. Discover the famous typical fisherman's houses, painted in bold colors and with vertical stripes.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sé Catedral de Aveiro (Igreja de São Domingos), 3810-164 Aveiro, Portugal

Founded in 1423, in baroque style, and declared National Monument.

Duration: 45 minutes