Excellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanation...
Gonzalo
Explore the picturesque canals of the so-called Portuguese Venice when you take our traditional moliceiro or mercantel boat trip along the Aveiro.
Free cancellation up to 6 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Jardim do Rossio Pier
You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
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Gonzalo
SpainExcellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanations during the tour in Spanish, ...
Rosa
Sevilla, SpainIt was a wonderful experience. The captain and the young man who explained the history made the trip incredibly enjoyable, and we laughed non-stop. I ...
Anónimo
Santander, SpainIt was a lot of fun! The guy who gave us the explanations during the trip was really nice and enthusiastic, making sure we were all comfortable and un...
Ana
SpainThe boat trip was a fantastic experience; all six of us in the family had a wonderful time. It was great from the moment we arrived at the departure p...
Rosa Mª
Alicante, SpainHello. I must say thank you for the wonderful service we received regarding the activity. We had it scheduled for yesterday at 6:00 PM, but we couldn'...
Mónica
A Coruña, SpainWe enjoyed a very pleasant moliceiro boat ride. The weather was fantastic, with a wonderful temperature that made the experience even better. We were ...
Belen
Barcelona, SpainWe really enjoyed the experience. We had a fantastic guide, Bruno. He moved around the boat, sharing information with each group in a very personal wa...
Rosa Maria Ortega Pino
Toledo, SpainThe spectacular moliceiro boat ride takes you through the city's canals, and the guide's explanations are very rewarding, making you feel immersed in ...
Ana Mendes
Amora Seixal, PortugalWe had a slight delay and the team was excellent, we moved the tour to the next batch and it was spectacular. We went to the mercatel and our guide ...
Rebeca
Ávila, SpainWe took a boat trip on the Aveiro estuary. Very good, and buying online was a bit cheaper than buying at the ticket office. Also, when we asked, they ...
Explore the picturesque canals of the so-called Portuguese Venice when you take our traditional moliceiro or mercantel boat trip along the Aveiro.
Meet us at the Jardim do Rossio Pier for our traditional boat trip through Aveiro. Throughout the journey, we'll learn about the differences between the two main boats that cruise the canals - the moliceiro vessel and the mercantile vessel - and their origins and history.
During the journey in the moliceiro, we'll pass some of the most iconic locations of Aveiro, such as the Art Nouveau-style buildings that line the banks of the canal, the Aveiro salt pan, the traditional fishermen's neighborhood, the Jerónimo P. Campos ceramics factory, and the Fish Market. The best of all? You can enjoy a tasting of a typical product at a local store at the end of the tour.
Our itinerary concludes by returning to the same point from where we departed. But the experience doesn't end here, as we'll invite you to taste raivas, a typical local cookie.
Depending on the availability of boats, we'll travel on a moliceiro and a mercantel. Both are very typical boats of the city.
A moliceiro is a traditional boat of the Ria de Aveiro, very similar to a Venetian gondola. The boat got its name because it was used to transport and collect moliço, a type of seaweed abundant in the region that was used as fertiliser.
The merchant ship, on the other hand, was used to transport sand and mud for the salt pans. They are larger than the moliceiros and their decoration is simpler.
You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Jardim do Rossio Pier
Gonzalo
SpainExcellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanations during the tour in Spanish, ...
Rosa
Sevilla, SpainIt was a wonderful experience. The captain and the young man who explained the history made the trip incredibly enjoyable, and we laughed non-stop. I ...
Anónimo
Santander, SpainIt was a lot of fun! The guy who gave us the explanations during the trip was really nice and enthusiastic, making sure we were all comfortable and un...
Ana
SpainThe boat trip was a fantastic experience; all six of us in the family had a wonderful time. It was great from the moment we arrived at the departure p...
Rosa Mª
Alicante, SpainHello. I must say thank you for the wonderful service we received regarding the activity. We had it scheduled for yesterday at 6:00 PM, but we couldn'...
Mónica
A Coruña, SpainWe enjoyed a very pleasant moliceiro boat ride. The weather was fantastic, with a wonderful temperature that made the experience even better. We were ...
Belen
Barcelona, SpainWe really enjoyed the experience. We had a fantastic guide, Bruno. He moved around the boat, sharing information with each group in a very personal wa...
Rosa Maria Ortega Pino
Toledo, SpainThe spectacular moliceiro boat ride takes you through the city's canals, and the guide's explanations are very rewarding, making you feel immersed in ...
Ana Mendes
Amora Seixal, PortugalWe had a slight delay and the team was excellent, we moved the tour to the next batch and it was spectacular. We went to the mercatel and our guide ...
Rebeca
Ávila, SpainWe took a boat trip on the Aveiro estuary. Very good, and buying online was a bit cheaper than buying at the ticket office. Also, when we asked, they ...
Free cancellation
