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

Name: Moliceiro Boat Cruise in Aveiro
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 16.26 USD
Rating: 8.1 (29 reviews)

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

Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

8.1

Excellent 588 Travelers·29 reviews

November 15, 2021
Anonymous
Germany
The activity was great for a one time experience. We went as a couple and really liked the ride however there isnt anything very exciting about the ac...
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August 28, 2025
Nicholas
Solihull, United Kingdom
Excellent trip. We were the only English speakers and our guide made sure that we were included
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May 10, 2024
Matthew
United States
Nice little outing. Wasn’t terribly exciting. Got to see the town and all the buildings. It’s worth the $15
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June 28, 2023
Magda
Florida, United States
We had a great time Joana was very informative. She also made tried to make it personal to the people on the moliceiro. We had kids and an older grou...
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May 2, 2022
Marlene
Almada, Portugal
It was a good experience, a pleasant ride. I recommend.
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September 27, 2021
Gabriela
Romania
Amazing ride!
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July 17, 2021
Brian Lerner
East Brunswick, U.S. Outlying Islands
The tour was around 45 mins. This was not the most informative tour but the guide added some cool nuggets of info. This fine since the boat ride was v...
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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.