Overview
Discover Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal. A harmonious city crossed by four incredible canals. Explore the canals of Aveiro on a traditional Moliceiro boat (45 minutes ride), and behold the colourful fishermen's houses along the Costa Nova beach. Depart 8am and 2pm.
What you will be doing
Your guide will pick you up from the meeting point and drive you to Aveiro and Costa Nova. On your way to Aveiro, the guide will give you insights into Portuguese history, development and cultural facts.
The day starts with a guided tour of the historic centre of the city. Aveiro truly is a special city: where the old and the modern are combined in an impressive way. Admire the charming residences and the streets, enchanted with some Art Nouveau details. Did you know that Aveiro is a member of the Réseau Art Nouveau Network alongside Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Glasgow, Helsinki, and Havana? Prepare your cameras and take some pictures of the beautiful Cathedral of Aveiro. It was built in 1423 in a Baroque style, and was declared a National Monument. As you walk, learn more about the History and traditions of Aveiro: a fishing village, founded on salt production and trade
The magic of this journey happens in a 45-minute boat ride on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) along the city's dazzling canals. Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat, which was used to collect seagrass in the lagoon
After this delightful cruise, your guide will show you Costa Nova, a spectacular white sand beach. Discover the famous and colourful fishermen's houses, typically painted with vertical stripes.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal
🗺️ Instructions: Living Tours Office: Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 4050-418 Porto (next to São Bento train station, Porto)
Things to know
Accessibility:
Infant friendly
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extra language or more
Tours run in small groups between 8 to 29 people
The duration of the tour is subject to change due to restrictions such as the local traffic and visit schedules
The services included in the tours, like wine estate visits, restaurants or monuments are subject to third party availability and may change without prior notice
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants must not sit on laps. It is mandatory to inform the exact age of the children so we can prepare the child seat that fits on that specific size/age
Inclusion ✅
Water
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Entrance ticket
Gratuities
Refreshments
Lunch
About your host
Living ToursWe are passionate about offering you a unique travel experience, to connect with local communities and expand new horizons. At the same time, we endeavour to minimise our footprint on the environment. We are committed to the responsible travellers' manifesto, and we believe a sustainable trip is one that brings a more enriching experience.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.