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Free tour in Aveiro - find it's secrets

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Guru: Nádia
Quality Verified Registered on July 20, 2020

Hello traveler! I'm Nádia, i am 40 years old and I love my city. I was born here and lived my whole life in Aveiro, I know all the stories and traditions, all the best places to visit, eat and relax. Things that i personally love doing. So, are you ready to join me? I promise it's going to be fun!

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Aveiro is essentially known for its colorful and traditional moliceiro boats. But there is much more to discover in this city where romanticism predominates. Lets start our route inside the old town - we used to have a wall surrounding this area and we will learn all about it. When possible, an amazing surprise awaits inside the old Carmelites convent. Be ready to be blown away. The churches in Aveiro present fantastic tile panels, which I will happilly  show you, as long as they are open to the public.

Crossing the main canal to what used to be outside of the wall's limits, we will also learn about the most important architectural trend in the city: Art Nouveau. In the center of Aveiro we will find beautiful buildings and learn more about this style. Continuing our tour, we will see the famous moliceiro and mercantel boats and I will tell you all about their origin and for what task they were created for, initially. 

Another highlight of Aveiro is its salt. This production dates back to the beginning of the 10th century and currently it is making its comeback, mainly due to tourism. We will not miss the old fishermen's quarter and its small colorful houses, passing by immense houses decorated by the beautiful and typical Portuguese tile. 


Other considerations:
- the tour duration is approximately 2h, but in busier months it might take a bit longer;
- i will always reach out to you before the tour starts, via WhatsApp or private message on Guruwalk. Please make sure you have an internet connection so that you get important info;
- hat, water and sunscreen are highly advised, specially in summer months;
- there will be a stop mid-tour to go to a public restroom, when necessary;
- pets are (more than) welcome 🐶;
- families with baby strollers are more than welcome too;
- please ensure that you book the correct tour, as my tours are conducted exclusively in one language.

Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions and i will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    R. dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 1...
    R. dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 111, 3810-164 Aveiro, Portugal
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    I will be at R. Dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, in front of Casa de Santa Zita, a beautiful tiled house. I will text you all the details beforehand. Please make sure you have an internet connection, because i will text you through WhatsApp or via Guruwalk.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Igreja de São João Evangelista / Igreja Carmelita de Aveiro
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Igreja da Misericórdia de Aveiro
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Obelisco da Liberdade
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Museu de Arte Nova
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Largo da Praça do Peixe
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Ponte dos Botirões
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Paróquia da Vera Cruz - Igreja Matriz

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Rosa 21 Apr 2024
León

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Encantadora y muy amena
Javier 21 Apr 2024
La Plata

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Excelente tour para conocer Aveiro desde muchas aristas: historia, arte y cultura, gastronomía y actualidad de la ciudad. Buena experiencia junto a Nadia!
Rocío 20 Apr 2024
Albacete

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Travelled in family - Apr 2024
Nos ha gustado mucho el tour, hemos tenido muy buena experiencia. Íbamos con un bebé y todo fue muy fácil con Nadia. Tour imprescindible por Aveiro, muchas gracias
Vicenta 11 Apr 2024

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Nos gusto mucho Nadia ,me sorprendio lo bien que se esplica en español ,quedamos muy contentos.
Mariana 09 Apr 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Fue un placer recorrer y conocer la ciudad de la mano de Nadia! Muy apasionada por lo que hace y nos hizo conocer Aveiro con el amor que ella tiene por esta hermosa ciudad! Super recomendable 👌
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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