Moliceiro Boat Cruise in Aveiro, Aveiro - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Moliceiro Boat Cruise in Aveiro
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 15.73 USD
Rating: 8.8 (3434 reviews)

Excellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanation...

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Explore the picturesque canals of the so-called Portuguese Venice when you take our traditional moliceiro or mercantel boat trip along the Aveiro.

Details

Duration

45 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Included

45–minute ride along the canals of Aveiro on board a moliceiro boat
English–speaking guide
Tasting of a typical local product

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 6 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Jardim do Rossio Pier

Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 44,121 Travelers·3,434 reviews

September 21, 2026
Gonzalo
Spain
Excellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanations during the tour in Spanish, ...
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September 2, 2026
Rosa
Sevilla, Spain
It 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 ...
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August 31, 2026
Anónimo
Santander, Spain
It 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...
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August 30, 2026
Ana
Spain
The 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...
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August 21, 2026
Rosa Mª
Alicante, Spain
Hello. 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'...
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July 31, 2026
Mónica
A Coruña, Spain
We enjoyed a very pleasant moliceiro boat ride. The weather was fantastic, with a wonderful temperature that made the experience even better. We were ...
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July 30, 2026
Belen
Barcelona, Spain
We 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...
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July 18, 2026
Rosa Maria Ortega Pino
Toledo, Spain
The spectacular moliceiro boat ride takes you through the city's canals, and the guide's explanations are very rewarding, making you feel immersed in ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 7, 2026
Ana Mendes
Amora Seixal, Portugal
We 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 ...
Is this useful?
June 27, 2026
Rebeca
Ávila, Spain
We 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 ...
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Explore the picturesque canals of the so-called Portuguese Venice when you take our traditional moliceiro or mercantel boat trip along the Aveiro.

Moliceiro or Mercantel Boat Trip

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.

Type of Boats

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.

8.8

Excellent 44,121 Travelers·3,434 reviews

September 21, 2026
Gonzalo
Spain
Excellent experience, we arrived a little late and they waited for us, the guide was very friendly with good explanations during the tour in Spanish, ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 2, 2026
Rosa
Sevilla, Spain
It 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 ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 31, 2026
Anónimo
Santander, Spain
It 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...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 30, 2026
Ana
Spain
The 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...
Is this useful?
August 21, 2026
Rosa Mª
Alicante, Spain
Hello. 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'...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 31, 2026
Mónica
A Coruña, Spain
We enjoyed a very pleasant moliceiro boat ride. The weather was fantastic, with a wonderful temperature that made the experience even better. We were ...
Is this useful?
July 30, 2026
Belen
Barcelona, Spain
We 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...
Is this useful?
July 18, 2026
Rosa Maria Ortega Pino
Toledo, Spain
The spectacular moliceiro boat ride takes you through the city's canals, and the guide's explanations are very rewarding, making you feel immersed in ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 7, 2026
Ana Mendes
Amora Seixal, Portugal
We 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 ...
Is this useful?
June 27, 2026
Rebeca
Ávila, Spain
We 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 ...
Is this useful?

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Types of activities in Aveiro

Guided tours and free tours

Other activities in Aveiro

Aveiro Sightseeing Train + Moliceiro Boat Ride Aveiro Free Walking Tour Aveiro Night Tour Aveiro Bike Tour Oyster Tasting in the Aveiro Beira Mar District Aveiro Ovos Moles Workshop Aveiro Wine Tasting Aveiro Lagoon Boat Ride

Explore the picturesque canals of the so-called Portuguese Venice when you take our traditional moliceiro or mercantel boat trip along the Aveiro.

Moliceiro or Mercantel Boat Trip

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.

Type of Boats

Depending on the availability of boats, we'll travel on a moliceiro and a mercantel. Both are very typical boats of the city.

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.

Moliceiro Boat Cruise in Aveiro