Ria Aveiro

This tour takes you to Aveiro considered by many as the "Venice of Portugal" which is famous for its large network of canals running through the city. In this Tour you will also take a cruise on a "moliceiro" boat (a traditional boat from this city) which will take you along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile facades. You will also have the opportunity to see the colorful houses in Costa Nova. Aveiro has a rich and varied gastronomy, and the “soft eggs” – a very sweet desert are also one the main representations of Aveiro.

We provide unique moments and unforgettable experiences for visitors to the city of Aveiro. Our extremely friendly and experienced crew will show you the charms and secrets of the Ria. The boats that were once used in the lagoon´s hard lands, allow today a wonderful walk full of light, color and brightness through the seductive Ria of the city. From sunrise to sunset, at any time of the year, the Ria will always be a seduction and a source of pride.

Moliceiro boat cruise, with a visit to the Canals of the City of Aveiro. The Moliceiro Cruise in Aveiro is a Unique Experience

An 9 hour tour to Aveiro, the portuguese "Venice" and Coimbra, one of the oldest capitals of Portugal. Starting in Aveiro, a museum city of Art Noveau, birds and salt pans, you will find some of the most beautiful buildings of the country. A tradicional "moliceiro" boat ride along the channels is part of the tour. After tasting the typical regional sweets, have a walk in the centre where we will visit the Cathedral, St Joana museum, and the fish market. You will then have some free time for lunch. After, we will take you to Coimbra, a city known for being the students city with an astonishing University. Filled with monuments and historical treasures, this city is ready to be discovered by you. Starting with the Cathedral of Coimbra, St.Cruz Church and the Historical City Center. Followed by the University of Coimbra where you can go inside for an optional visit. You will then be driven to your accommodation back in Oporto.

Begin the trip to Aveiro, a city on the waterfront is considered the small Venice of Portugal. It is an important urban center, port, rail, university and tourist. The second city to visit is Coimbra, a Portuguese city located in central Portugal and the country's old capital, houses a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. This itinerary may change. We can start in Coimbra, depending what the group wants.

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.

Discover Aveiro, on this half day guided tour from Porto. See the famous Ria de Aveiro, the colourful houses in Costa Nova and learn about the community and the cities history! Do a relaxing boat cruise through the city canals and indulge yourself in a tasting of a delicious local sweet pastry “Ovos Moles”. To finish the day in the best way, visit the beach of Costa Nova and its peculiar coloured striped houses, forming a unique design in fishing houses in that area.

The Moliceiro cruise in Aveiro is the best way to visit the city! From a unique perspective, a water road, you can learn the stories, heritage and traditions of this beautiful city of the canals.

Under the immense water roof of the Ria de Aveiro there is another world where life unfolds in wonderful stories with still much to tell. Incredible trip aboard the traditional Moliceiro boat with guided tour and bird watching. Not to be missed with the Earth of water!

Embark on an exclusive yacht adventure and enjoy an unforgettable day and discover the magic of the Ria de Aveiro. The trip will begin at Jardim Oudinot Marina, where you will be greeted with a welcome drink by our crew. This will be your starting point for a peaceful trip along the Ria de Aveiro waters. Passing through Praia Costa Nova, home to the sublime and famous haystacks, one of the best-known images of Aveiro in the world, we continue to São Jacinto, a fishing village, where we find Infantry Regiment N.º 10, also known as the "Military Area of Saint Hyacinth." As you sail towards the sea, you will see the stunning Farol da Barra, from a captivating point of view. The peak of the tour comes with the awe of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. Take your private trip, with an exclusive captain and sailor, and discover the Ria de Aveiro in comfort, tranquility and a pleasant environment.

Differentiating experience in the heart of the Ria de Aveiro! Moliceiro boat trip with a stop on one of the islands in the lagoon to feel and discover one of the region's main activities, bibalves catching.

Explore the coastal towns of Aveiro then travel back in time to the old city of Coimbra on this Private 9-hour tour from Porto. Admire the canals and bridges in Aveiro with your private guide/driver. Continue to Coimbra where you will see the oldest University in Portugal, as well as its old buildings throughout the city. We will give you suggestions on what to do, but it will be personalized to the customer. If you have something specific that you want to visit you can go to on these cities.

This 4-hour private tour offers you the chance to explore the charming towns of Aveiro and Costa Nova. Often referred to as the "Venice of Portugal," Aveiro boasts picturesque canals, while Costa Nova is famous for its colorful striped houses. The tour includes a 45-minute boat ride on a traditional Moliceiro boat. Throughout the tour, your professional driver/guide will provide insightful commentary, highlighting important landmarks and sharing interesting details about this quaint northern Portuguese city. You'll also have the opportunity to taste the local delicacies, "Ovos Moles" and "Tripa de Aveiro," which are must-try traditional pastries. Discover the hidden gems of Aveiro and Costa Nova with the expertise of your knowledgeable guide on this half-day private tour. There's so much more to learn and experience in these beautiful towns!

The fact that our Captain is from Aveiro and grew up in the river, made it followed the evolution of the river and river areas! In an incredible odyssey, he dedicated his last 10 years to passing on his knowledge acquired over these years to the tourists who visit us! Creating memories of the ria, and keeping the ria alive!

If you stay in Lisbon you must explore the amazing cities with rivers running through them as Aveiro (Little Venice – Ria de Aveiro) and Porto (North Capital and Douro River). There is no better way to explore the cities by the river than on the streets full of people cars and confusion. In the morning get to know Aveiro and the Ria de Aveiro aboard the typical Moliceiro boats. Visit the most famous Porto Cellars and taste Porto wine before Lunch (included) in Porto. After lunch, embark on the 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise and discover the riverbanks and see the most exciting building of Porto. Before returning to Lisbon have time to see the most important and notable monuments of Porto (Clerigos Tower, Porto Downtown, Porto Cathedral …).

Discover the Portuguese countryside’s wild and rugged beauty on this full-day canyoning adventure. From Porto, small groups will be ferried an hour and a half outside of the city and into nature. Learn the basic techniques of canyoning, practice your climbs, play in waterfalls and lagoons, and otherwise drink in the idyllic environment. No prior canyoning experience is necessary to join in the fun.

A half-day tour will let you see why Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal. Despite having only three canals in the city centre, Aveiro is charming enough to become a life-long memory for those who visit it. You will also have the chance to pop over to the Costa Nova beaches and discover the typical coloured fishermen's houses.

After picking up the participants in Coimbra, we will head to Aveiro, less than an hour away. We'll start aboard one of the traditional Moliceiros boats, which were formerly used to catch "moliço" and to transport seaweed and salt. After boarding, we will make a 45-minute journey through the urban channels that characterize and divide the city known as the “Portuguese Venice“. Then, we will go to Praia da Barra where we get to know the mouth of the Vouga river and the Aveiro estuary, barred by strong walls which gave rise to a beautiful beach without waves much sought after by families. We can also appreciate the lighthouse of Aveiro. After visiting, we continue to Costa Nova, one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and also with the most original neighborhood due to the houses painted with different colored stripes that border the Ria. After enjoying all that Costa Nova has to offer, we will return to Coimbra and finish the tour.

The eternal "Portuguese Venice", bathed by a unique light, the city of Aveiro was recently considered "the most romantic city in Europe". This city is full of color and joy to live! In Aveiro we will explore its picturesque canals, admire the charming bridges and taste the famous soft eggs. There we will visit the beautiful beach of the Costa Nova, where the colorful beaches create a photographic wonder that contrasts with the serenity of the coast, and the salines of Aveiro. With us you will also discover the city centre and all the charm of the ria. To finish our boat tour, we will take a tour of about an hour in the boat Moliceiro, a typical sailing boat of the city river. Our final time will be spent strolling along the river and enjoying regional products stores, shopping and taking photos. After the tour, you can visit our store in the heart of Porto and discover and taste the wines of our partner farms.

Aveiro, which is considered “our small Venice” is a destination in the centre of Portugal that you should not miss. This region is rich in old traditions, from the typical boats “moliceiros” along the channels of the town to the famous regional sweets of “ovos-moles” and the “Salinas” where you can see how salt is exploited. All these make this visit memorable and unique. Our aim is to show you the striking beauty of the place and the traditions of its inhabitants. After visiting the centre we will head to the coast to visit the picturesque fishing village of Costa Nova with its lovely stripe painted houses. In full contact with the Atlantic Ocean we will be surprised by the famous “Farol da Barra” (Lighthouse) which is the highest in Portugal and one of the highest in Europe.