Free Walking Tour Aveiro along the Azulejos

Walking along the Azulejos!

Come walk with us, calmly, on an enlightening path through Aveiro's beating heart, guided by the azulejos scattered around the city. These painted tiles allow us to travel in time, explore the history and recognize different artistic movements and multicultural influences hidden in this centuries-old decorative tradition.

Book this tour and enjoy this amazing city with us 😊

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Guide: António

PRO

Guiding since 2021

HI! I’m António and my "alter ego" is TonyWalker. I am a Regional Guide-Interpreter, certified by the Lisbon's School of Hospitality and Tourism (Turismo de Portugal). I’m well-acquainted with Aveiro, where I have been living for decades. I´m a former IT teacher with a Bachelors in New Information Technology and a master’s degree on IT Teaching Practices. I lived in France and the Netherlands during my youth. Besides Portuguese, I’m fluent in French, English and Spanish. I will be happy sharing my experiences with you.

11 stops

5.3 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:R. de Coimbra 19, 3810-085 Aveiro, PortugalPraça da República near the statue of José Estevão. Caring a TonyWalker pin.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Cámara Municipal de AveiroWelcome and tour introduction. Pombaline-style palace from the late 18th century. With the coat of arms of the Kingdom and the coat of arms of the municipality of Aveiro. We will see the Aveirense Theatre, an Art Nouveau building and the statue of José Estevão, which will be contextualised.

Outside visit

Iglesia de la Misericordia de AveiroExterior and interior views if open. Active church with free entry. Catholic temple built in the transitional decades between the 16th and 17th centuries. Mannerist (Renaissance) style with Baroque elements in the interior decoration. The Seventeenth-century pattern tiles that cover the walls of the nave are perhaps the most impressive element of the monument, which belongs to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, an organisation with origins in the Middle Ages.

Outside visit

Rua DireitaThe "Direita" streets in Portugal usually correspond to the main street of the old town. This is the case in Aveiro. Walking along it gives us the opportunity to talk about some of the heritage pieces and also to present the history of Portuguese pavement, which in Aveiro is linked to the tradition of salt and sea that shaped the city.

11 stops

5.3 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:R. de Coimbra 19, 3810-085 Aveiro, PortugalPraça da República near the statue of José Estevão. Caring a TonyWalker pin.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 15 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.