Guided Visit of Aveiro on a Tuk-Tuk & Traditional Boat, Porto

Discover Aveiro, the "Venice of Portugal," during this half-day excursion that will introduce you to this colorful city filled with winding canals, historic traditions, and tasty treats. The trip begins with a guided tuk-tuk ride to see some of the important sites and learn the history of this seaside locale. You'll then get to experience Aveiro's local life and customs with a cruise through the canals on a moliceiro (traditional wooden boat) that will give you a different perspective on the city's colorful buildings and monuments.

This half-day excursion begins with a pickup at your accommodation in Porto, where you'll meet your driver, who will take you about an hour south to Aveiro. While the origins of this seaside city date back to ancient Roman times, it emerged as an important port during the Age of Discoveries in the 15th century. When you arrive in Aveiro, you'll hop on a tuk-tuk to take a guided ride around the city, where you'll learn about this history and possibly see sites like the University of Aveiro, Art Nouveau Museum, the azulejo-lined train station, or the Salinas. While exploring Aveiro, you'll have time to stop and try ovos moles de Aveiro (soft eggs of Aveiro), a pastry first made in the 16th century by nuns of the Convent of Jesus of Aveiro.

After the tuk-tuk ride, you'll explore the city via its famous canals with a guided trip in a moliceiro, one of the brightly painted traditional wooden boats once used to harvest algae. Relax in the moliceiro, as you cruise the canals of the Ria de Aveiro, taking in the city's streets lined with palheiros (striped and colorful houses). You'll discover the history behind the houses' unique design and how they're linked to the moliceiros as you feel the fresh breeze and see firsthand why people call this city the "Venice of Portugal." After the moliceiro trip, your driver will take you back to Porto.