Free Night Tour in Aveiro

🌟 Discover Aveiro with Paulinho – Tour of the Historic Center 🌟

Join me on a unique tour through the heart of Aveiro and let yourself be guided by someone who knows every corner of this magical city! I am a local guide, born and raised in Aveiro, and I will show you secrets that only someone from here can know, mixing history, curiosities, and fun moments that will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

The tour will start at the Liberty Obelisk, a tribute to the illustrious Aveirense José Estêvão. In a relaxed and fun atmosphere, we will walk to the central canal to discover why Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal, admiring the typical Moliceiros boats with their unique and colorful designs, and the Mercanteis, which were once used in local activities and are now fully linked to tourism.

During the walk, you will discover the various designs of the Portuguese pavement and their meaning, and we will visit the Municipal Chamber and the Church of the Holy House of Mercy, where you can appreciate their beautiful tiles and understand their historical importance. On Rua Direita, we will visit the two oldest shops selling Ovos Moles, the typical sweet of Aveiro, and admire the tile murals that decorate the street.

We will continue to the Forum of Aveiro, which was once considered the largest open-air shopping center in Europe, and we will see the Old Captaincy and some buildings that represent the Art Nouveau artistic movement, characteristic of the city. Among the most special moments of the tour, we will taste the second typical sweet, the Tripa de Aveiro, and visit the Bridge of Friendship Ties, a colorful bridge full of feelings for the most romantic.

Back in the historic center, we will understand once again why Aveiro is called the “Venice of Portugal,” exploring old neighborhoods like the “Lados do Cagaréus,” once a humble area and now part of the city's cultural heritage.

We will also visit the bohemian center of the city, where more than 15,000 students gather in bars and nightclubs, in the famous Praça do Peixe. Then, we will go to Cais dos Botirões, where you can take the most beautiful photo of Aveiro, and I will teach you some tricks to get the best photos for Instagram.

The Circular Bridge will dazzle you, not only for its significance but for the reflection in the water, which offers a perfect frame for stunning photographs.

Finally, we will arrive at the Chapel of São Gonçalinho, patron of the coastal neighborhood, protagonist of the most fun (and “dangerous”) festival in the city, where tradition dictates that cavacas are thrown from above to those waiting below.

We will end at Largo da Praça do Peixe, the epicenter of student parties and the bohemian atmosphere, from where you can explore the city at your leisure.

✨ At all times, I assure you that I have several surprises and unique details that will make your visit to Aveiro unforgettable, full of stories, fun, and moments that only a local guide can offer.