Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Cruise Tour in Portuguese
ID: GYG32323-O-759704
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the charming canals of Aveiro on this tour from Porto. 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.
Experience the beauty of Aveiro’s channels on a tour aboard a colorful Portuguese gondola on this half-day tour from Porto. Ride along naturally-formed channels that connect to the river and to the sea.
Meet at a centrally-located spot in Porto and board a comfortable van for your transfer to Aveiro. Absorb the culture of this city that was once a fishing village, where residents made their living from the river, the sea, and salt production.
Begins at the fish market square, where you’ll have great views of the city center. Head out on an hour-long cruise on a vibrantly-painted, wooden moliceiro boat. Glide thorugh the channels on this traditional, Portuguese vessel.
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. Return to Porto by van at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Cruise along Aveiro’s channels in a unique "moliceiro" boat
- Learn about the city’s culture and its traditional connections with water
- Admire the brightly colored houses on a walk through Costa Nova
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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 group size will be from 8 to 29 people
• The services included in the tour are subject to third-party availability and may change without notice
• The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to take place
Meet your guide at Living Tours/Tourist Service office, next to São Bento train station, Porto.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
