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Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro

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Overview

The Moliceiro cruise in Aveiro is the best way to visit the city! From a unique perspective, a water road, you can learn the stories, heritage and traditions of this beautiful city of the canals.

What's Included

  • Boat ride
  • Free tasting of typical Aveiro product in our store/experience space
  • Discount on local businesses
  • Photographs of the tour - the price is 10€/photography with frame included)
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Aveiro (pass by)

Visit the city of Aveiro on board one of your typical boats with a view of the 4 main urban canals. During the cruise you will have the company of our guides who will explain what you are seeing during the trip and will tell you some “secrets” of the beautiful city of Aveiro.
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Canal Central de Aveiro (pass by)

Main channel of the city of Aveiro
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Casa de Cha Arte Nova (pass by)

Partnership with Silva Rocha and Ernesto Korrodi is the practical translation of the originality and talent of the two artists, materialized in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Considered by all as an architectural "ex-libris", the richness of its facade results from the skillfully sculpted stone, combined with the art of wrought iron, one of the most representative materials of this artistic movement. Also noteworthy is the eagle that, from the top of the front elevation, enhances and enhances this architectural piece. Currently, the Museum of Art and a Tea House operate here, which at the end of the day becomes a night entertainment bar.
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Museu de Arte Nova (pass by)

Art Nouveau Major Pessoa House.
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Antiga Capitania do Porto de Aveiro (pass by)

The Captaincy building of the Port of Aveiro currently belongs to the Municipality of Aveiro. It is also known as “Capitania dos Arcos” and its history is really long. This building, whose first floor was built in 1830 on the arcades of a tidal mill, is one of the most emblematic in the city and is distinguished by its superior architectural quality. It functioned as a support building for the José Ferreira Pinto Basto porcelain factory, which founded the internationally known brand Vista Alegre. Later, in 1903 a second floor was built for the installation of the School of Industrial Design, which operated there until 1918. In the same year, it was sold to a private individual, with the side tile panel being placed. A few years later, in 1925, the building was sold to the Ministry of the Navy for Captaincy services. At the end of the 20th century, it underwent renovation works for the installation of the Municipal Assembly. Nowadays it also works as an art gallery.
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Centro de Congressos de Aveiro (pass by)

The Cultural and Congress Center is part of an emblematic building of Aveiro's industrial architecture. “Fábrica Jerónimo Pereira de Campos” is the old designation of this building, built between 1915 and 1917, according to a project by Architect José Olímpio. Since its opening in 1995, it has become a space par excellence for congresses, work meetings, exhibitions, concerts and plays. Currently, the building also houses the Institute of Employment and Professional Training, the Employment Center and the services of the Municipality of Aveiro. In the artificial lake is located the beautiful statue of "Maria da Fonte". In the sixties, a Puritan movement shocked by its nakedness removed the statue from the square where it was, to a more modest place (in Parque Infante D. Pedro). It was placed here much later, to give luck to young unmarried girls, and now rivals the Maneken Pis from Brussels and the Copenhagen mermaid in miraculous abilities.
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Monumento ao Ovo Mole (pass by)

Sculptural set of 5 elements; 3 with the shapes used in traditional Aveiro egg sweets, the barrel, the mussel, the whelk; and two in a parallelepiped form where the configuration of the same elements can be seen, in an excavated mold, as if they had been removed. (Source: DRC Centro)
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Forum Aveiro (pass by)

Forum Aveiro, opened on September 29, 1998, was the first open-air shopping center in the country. Representing a new type of shopping center concept in Portugal, where gardens, green areas and public spaces predominate, it was presented to the public as an innovative shopping center.Forum Aveiro is located in the heart of the city of Aveiro and was awarded the "Mipim Award 1999" for the best shopping center in Europe and, in 2018, received the “Portugal Five Stars” award, in the category of “Shopping Centers of Portugal". (Source: mundicenter)
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Salpoente (pass by)

The Salpoente restaurant, located on the Cais de São Roque, in Aveiro, brings together in one space two old Armazéns de Sal - historical heritage of the city. Salpoente is a tribute to the people and raw materials of the Ria de Aveiro region, recreated in an excellent cuisine. A poetry of flavors and feelings, through a modern and contemporary environment that pays homage to art, tradition and the creation of moments that endure time. (Source: Restaurante Salpoente)
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Estatuas da Ponte (pass by)

Set of four bronze statues placed at the four ends of the bridge over the Central Canal, currently Praça Humberto Delgado. All of them are full-length, yet have dimensions below the real. Each statue represents a traditional figure of the city, two of them from work, Salineira and Marnoto; and the remaining characteristics of the feast days: Parceira do Ramo and Fogueteiro. THE SALINEIRA: uses traditional costumes and a canasta on his head; MARNOTO: uses traditional labor costumes and instruments characteristic of the work of salt (branch); THE PARTNER OF THE BRANCH: wears the traditional feminine clothes of the feast day, sporting a long shawl. In his right hand he holds a bouquet of flowers that will be given to the new stewards; THE ROCKET: wears the traditional gabon, over the Sunday clothes, buckle shoes, cap and in the left hand the rocket. (Source: CMA)
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Ria de Aveiro (pass by)

The tour takes place in the urban channels of the Ria de Aveiro. During the same we can glimpse the salt marshes of the Ria de Aveiro and observe the floodgates that control the water level within the city to prevent flooding.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • boat ride.
  • Free tasting of typical Aveiro product in our store/experience space.
  • discount on local businesses.
  • tourist guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Photographs of the tour - the price is 10€/photography with frame included).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Typical Moliceiro or Mercantel Cruise in Aveiro will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Boat ride
  • Free tasting of typical Aveiro product in our store/experience space
  • Discount on local businesses
  • Tourist guide
  • Photographs of the tour - the price is 10€/photography with frame included)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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