From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

4.9
(417 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Walk in the morning! Difficulty level is easy/medium - a 5km downstream walk!

Short description: Go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk the Paiva Walkways trail! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice!

We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we'll stop shortly for toilets.

After a short drive, we'll go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river! Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT!

Then, you'll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.

Lunch is another experience! (meat, fish and vegetarian options available)

After a power nap in the van, we'll visit Costa Nova and the colorful houses!

Time to enjoy Aveiro! Discover the city center on a short walk, free time to discover on your own and opportunity to relax on a boat trip through the canals (optional activity)!

What's Included

Traditional lunch
Visit To Costa Nova
Short walk and free time in Aveiro
Driver/Local Guide
Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
The Paiva Walkways Tickets
Gratuities
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. 12€ per adult and 6€ children until 12yo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Aveiro

    Discover Aveiro on a short walk, enjoy some free time to discover on your own and you can also relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals (optional)!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only children 6+ years old can cross the Bridge and must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Notice: Right before our walk starts, we need to go through a winding road over the Paiva mountain. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.
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