Aveiro Sightseeing Train + Moliceiro Boat Ride, Aveiro

The Moliceiro boat trip was great. The girl who gave the explanations was fantastic. The tourist train, however, is anot...

Jaume Alsina

Enjoying a tour on the sightseeing train of Aveiro and a moliceiro boat ride is the best way to discover the Portuguese Venice on land and sea. Let's go!

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

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 to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Most areas are accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 12 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

Cais dos Botirões

Where does the activity end?

Estação da Ria

Reviews of our customers

7.9

Very good 680 Travelers·66 reviews

July 25, 2026
Jaume Alsina
Vilassar De Mar, Spain
The Moliceiro boat trip was great. The girl who gave the explanations was fantastic. The tourist train, however, is another story. It's VERY uncomfort...
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July 21, 2026
Luz Dolores
Ourense, Spain
My rating isn't excellent for the train. We were in the last carriage and the audio was faulty; it was either extremely quiet or choppy, so we missed ...
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September 13, 2026
Anónimo
Markina-xemein, Spain
The moliceiro boat trip was very nice, but the tourist train wasn't worth it; the route wasn't interesting. The staff were very friendly for both acti...
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August 22, 2026
Ana
Barcelona, Spain
Great, everything's perfect.
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August 20, 2026
Juan
Córdoba, Spain
Very funny
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July 29, 2026
Mayte
Madrid, Spain
A fantastic activity. The combination of boat and train was a great idea. Everything was very well organized and engaging, with explanations in severa...
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July 16, 2026
Esther Modia
Urnieta, Spain
The guide explained the route very well, in detail and in Spanish. Very good.
With friends
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July 13, 2026
Ascension
Coslada, Spain
The experience on the moliceiro was very good. We didn't like the train much.
As a couple
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July 8, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The moliceiro ride was great, but the train itself wasn't worth it, I think.
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July 2, 2026
Diana
Spain
The guide was lovely and the moliceiro boat ride was very pleasant. The train, which goes through the outskirts and university area, wasn't very good ...
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Enjoying a tour on the sightseeing train of Aveiro and a moliceiro boat ride is the best way to discover the Portuguese Venice on land and sea. Let's go!

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!

Types of activities in Aveiro

Guided tours and free tours

Other activities in Aveiro

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Enjoying a tour on the sightseeing train of Aveiro and a moliceiro boat ride is the best way to discover the Portuguese Venice on land and sea. Let's go!

Activity Details

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!

Aveiro Sightseeing Train + Moliceiro Boat Ride