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Moliceiro Boat Tour in Aveiro: Uncover Heritage and Traditions from the Water

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Aveiro

The tour by Moliceiro in Aveiro offers the optimal city exploration experience! By traveling through water channels, you unveil the tales, cultural richness, and traditions of this enchanting canal city.

Duration: 45 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Aveiro - Explore the city of Aveiro aboard one of its iconic boats, offering views of the four main urban canals. Our guides will accompany you, providing insights and sharing some hidden gems about the beautiful city of Aveiro.
Canal Central de Aveiro - The primary canal of Aveiro city.
Casa de Cha Arte Nova - A collaboration between Silva Rocha and Ernesto Korrodi, showcasing their originality and talent in one of the city’s most stunning buildings. Recognized as an architectural “ex-libris,” its facade is a masterpiece of sculpted stone and wrought iron, a hallmark of this artistic movement. The eagle atop the front elevation further accentuates this architectural gem. Today, it houses the Museum of Art and a Tea House, which transforms into a night entertainment bar in the evening.
Museu de Arte Nova - The Art Nouveau Major Pessoa House.
Antiga Capitania do Porto de Aveiro - The Captaincy building of the Port of Aveiro, now owned by the Municipality of Aveiro, is also known as “Capitania dos Arcos” and boasts a rich history. Built in 1830 on the arcades of a tidal mill, it is one of the city’s most iconic structures, noted for its superior architectural quality. Initially a support building for the José Ferreira Pinto Basto porcelain factory, it later housed the School of Industrial Design from 1903 to 1918. After changing hands several times, it was sold to the Ministry of the Navy in 1925 for Captaincy services. Renovated at the end of the 20th century, it now also serves as an art gallery and the Municipal Assembly.
Centro de Congressos de Aveiro - The Cultural and Congress Center is housed in a landmark of Aveiro’s industrial architecture, originally known as “Fábrica Jerónimo Pereira de Campos,” built between 1915 and 1917 by Architect José Olímpio. Since its 1995 opening, it has been a premier venue for congresses, meetings, exhibitions, concerts, and plays. The building also hosts the Institute of Employment and Professional Training, the Employment Center, and municipal services. The artificial lake features the “Maria da Fonte” statue, which was controversially relocated in the 1960s due to its nudity. It was later placed here to bring luck to young unmarried women and now rivals Brussels’ Manneken Pis and Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid in its legendary status.
Monumento ao Ovo Mole - A sculptural ensemble of five elements: three shaped like traditional Aveiro egg sweets (the barrel, the mussel, the whelk) and two parallelepipeds with excavated molds of these shapes, as if they had been removed.
(Source: DRC Centro)
Forum Aveiro - Opened on September 29, 1998, Forum Aveiro was the country’s first open-air shopping center. It introduced a new concept in Portugal, emphasizing gardens, green areas, and public spaces. Located in the heart of Aveiro, it won the “Mipim Award 1999” for the best shopping center in Europe and the “Portugal Five Stars” award in 2018 for “Shopping Centers of Portugal.”
(Source: mundicenter)
Salpoente - Located on the Cais de São Roque in Aveiro, the Salpoente restaurant occupies two historic salt warehouses. It pays tribute to the people and resources of the Ria de Aveiro region through exceptional cuisine. The restaurant offers a poetic blend of flavors and emotions in a modern, contemporary setting that honors art, tradition, and memorable moments.
(Source: Restaurante Salpoente)
Estatuas da Ponte - A set of four bronze statues at the four corners of the bridge over the Central Canal, now Praça Humberto Delgado. Each statue, slightly smaller than life-size, represents a traditional figure of the city: two from the workforce (Salineira and Marnoto) and two from festive occasions (Parceira do Ramo and Fogueteiro). THE SALINEIRA: wears traditional attire with a basket on her head; MARNOTO: dons traditional work clothes and salt-working tools; THE PARTNER OF THE BRANCH: wears festive women’s clothing with a long shawl and holds a bouquet of flowers; THE ROCKET: wears traditional Sunday clothes with a gabon, buckle shoes, cap, and a rocket in his left hand.
(Source: CMA)
Ria de Aveiro - The tour navigates the urban channels of the Ria de Aveiro, offering views of the salt marshes and the floodgates that regulate the city’s water levels to prevent flooding.

What's Included

Boat ride along scenic waterways
Knowledgeable tourist guide for insightful exploration
Exclusive discounts at local businesses

What's Not Included

Pictures of the tour - the price is 7 € / photo with frame included)

Location

Rua Doutor Barbosa de Magalhães

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thainamarinead

Jan 17, 2024

Unforgettable - The tour was spectacular. An unforgettable experience where Eui explained the entire route and brought many historical curiosities about the place. We can have fun and understand a little about the history of Aveiro as well as tips for getting to know the city and also new experiences. The pilot also drove the moliceiro with mastery. The tour was wonderful with attentive people and splendid curiosities.