Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro

Lisbon , Portugal

Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice Aveiro

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8h - 10h

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About this experience

Your private tour begins at the Vista Alegre factory, a Portuguese brand that manufactures the finest earthenware.
Aveiro is one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal, with its canals and buildings with Art Deco facades. It is known for its salt and cod fishing! Nowadays it is also known for its egg sweets. If you want, this tour can be a unique gastronomic experience, because if you like cod, this is the perfect place to try it.

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Private Tour of the Portuguese Venice: Aveiro

Pickup included

Stop in Óbidos

Duration: 1 hour<br/>Van<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Private transportation

Museum Ticket Vista Alegre

Detailed itinerary

The journey from Lisbon to the factory will take 2h30m
The tour begins at the Vista Alegre Factory. This was created in 1824 and in just three years it became the main supplier of tableware to the Royal Family. A village was built around the factory to provide the best conditions for its employees. Here we can see all the development from its beginnings to the present day, where it is considered to produce some of the best quality tableware in the world.

The salt pans of Aveiro are some of the oldest in Portugal. Here you can see how salt is produced, from the sea to our tables.

Aveiro is one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. With its water canals, its typical boats, the moliceiros that transported cargo and its buildings with Art Deco façades. Just walking through the streets here is a journey in itself. After lunch, you can take a boat trip on a Moliceiro, a typical boat, or simply get lost in the streets of Aveiro and admire the Art Deco buildings with their unique façades. And of course, try some "ovos moles", a typical egg sweet.

The typical houses of Costa Nova are unique, with their colorful stripes that helped fishermen identify their homes when they returned. Today, they are a place for incredible photos. And before you go back, why not try the tripas (freshly made biscuits) filled with the famous egg custard.

The return trip will take about 2h30

What's not included

meals around 20€ per person

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Departure from Lisbon with a tour of Aveiro and return to Lisbon

About Lisbon

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Must-Try Local Dishes

Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded codfish with eggs, potatoes, and onions

Main Dish Contains fish and eggs

Pastel de Nata

Custard tart with a flaky pastry crust

Dessert Contains dairy and eggs

Francesinha

A sandwich with meat, cheese, and a beer-based sauce

Main Dish Contains meat, cheese, and gluten

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