From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise
ID: GYG52367-71920
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the beautiful city of Aveiro on a half-day tour from Porto and take in the sights on a 1-hour cruise by traditional boat. Marvel at the Art Nouveau monuments and Baroque-style cathedrals of the historical city center and more.
Depart Porto and journey south to the beautiful coastal city of Aveiro on the Ria de Aveiro lagoon. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the historical city center to admire the bold Art Nouveau residences and charming foot bridges across the canals. Take stunning pictures of the Baroque-style cathedrals and other amazing architecture.
Learn more about the history of the city and how it grew from a small fishing village to the 2nd most populous city in the Centro Region of Portugal. Hear how salt production in the salt marshes played an important role in the city's economy, from the days of the Romans.
Then, climb aboard one of the traditional moliceiro boats used to collect sea grass in the lagoon. Cruise along the canals of the "Venice of Portugal" to admire the colorful fishermen's houses of Costa Nova beach and get amazing views of the landscape.
Highlights
- Admire the Art Nouveau monuments of Aveiro
- Cruise along the canals by traditional "moliceiro" boat
- See the stunning Baroque-style cathedrals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Reservations will only be accepted if made at least 48 hours in advance
• Children from 0 to 5 years old can join for free. All extras are to be paid for by the adult in charge
• Children from 6 to 10 years old get a 50% discount
• This tour does not operate on December 25 or January 1
Meals and drinks are not included
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included
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
You are required to bring and wear a mask
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Guided tour
- 1-hour cruise by traditional boat
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
