Aveiro Sightseeing Train + Moliceiro Boat Ride
Activity Details
Want to visit the Portuguese Venice on land and sea? To do so, we'll be waiting for you at Cais dos Botirões. Here, we'll greet you on board a moliceiro traditional boat, which resembles the Venetian gondolas. Ready to sail along the main canal in Aveiro?
During this 45-minute boat ride on board this traditional boat, you'll be amazed by the views of the Art Nouveau buildings that decorate the shores. Does every balcony have its own history? We'll tell you about it as we pass under the most iconic bridges, where the Praça General Humberto Delgado stands out.
Here, you'll admire the monument A Salineira, a tribute to the women who worked in the salt industry and made it prosper. From the water, you'll also see the old fishermen's market and the former salt warehouses.
We'll sail back to the starting point on dry land, and you'll have to head to the Estação Ferroviária de Aveiro. We'll then board the sightseeing train of Aveiro, which will take us to the heart of the city. On this sightseeing train tour, we'll tell you many facts!
We'll pass the University of Aveiro, an architectural gem from the 20th century, where you'll be amazed by its large extension of 227 acres (92 hectares). Later, we'll reach the Cathedral of Aveiro, also known as the Church of St. Dominic. In this Mannerist-style temple, the four Solomonic columns are particularly noteworthy.
Then, we'll pass the old Jerónimo Pereira Campos ceramic factory, an example of the industrial buildings from the beginning of the 20th century. See that charming building with traditional Portuguese tiles? It's the train station, whose facade in light blue colors depicts scenes of the locals' traditional life.
From there, we'll see other monuments until we reach our initial starting point, where we'll hop off the sightseeing train after 45 minutes. All good things come to an end!
More Information
Duration
1h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Aveiro sightseeing train ride
Moliceiro boat ride
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will the activity be cancelled if it rains?
A - No. If it rains, we'll provide you with umbrellas for the moliceiro boat trip.
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Q - How do I know if the attractions included are open?
A - We recommend that you visit the attraction's web site to confirm availability beforehand. Some attractions may be closed or have limited opening due to Covid-19.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Aveiro No Coração Corporate name: MARGENS E CENÁRIOS LDA Registered Office: Rua Manuel Maria Barbosa do Bocage nº107, Aveiro, Portugal Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 515683817 Contact information Email: info@aveironocoracao.pt Phone: +351968152505 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Cais dos Botirões
Where does the activity end?
Estação da Ria
