Private Tour: Little Venice (Aveiro) - Day Trip from Lisbon

During your time in Portugal, ensure you don’t miss Aveiro, known as the ‘Venice of Portugal’, on this private 9-hour trip from Lisbon.

In addition to taking an idyllic cruise on the Moliceiro River, you’ll admire the art-nouveau architecture and visit Costa Nova’s beaches, famed for their exotic bird species.

Aveiro (Little Venice) is a charming Portuguese town that makes for an enjoyable, alternative tourist destination. The town has an extensive history which is closely intertwined with the growth and decline of its port and saltwater lagoons. Aveiro is crossed by canals and along these waterways colourful and traditional fishing boats sail.

Take this opportunity to enjoy a marvellous journey by a comfortable Minivan with Wi-Fi from Lisbon to Aveiro, on a first-class experience. The city is located in the central region of Portugal 250 km from Lisbon (+/-2:30 hours drive).

For those who are in Lisbon, we designed a magnificent Tour to discover the emblematic city of Aveiro (Little Venice). A visit to Aveiro is increasingly mandatory and we idealized a first-class experience just for you.

Aveiro is a thousand years old, of which two hundred and fifty as a city. It was founded due to commercial shipping and salt production. Surrounded by the stunning Silver Coastline, a lagoon and at the mouth of an estuary. Aveiro has both canals and gondolas which is why the town is sometimes referred to as the Venice of Portugal.

Take an opportunity to explore the Aveiro city going on a boat tour through Ria de Aveiro. This tour will give you the chance to get to know the city in a different way; it takes about 45 minutes, but you’ll see some of the most beautiful places in the city.