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On this tour, the walking difficulty level is Medium to Difficult! You’ll walk approximately 8 km, cross the suspension bridge and enjoy a lunch experience with the locals!
Highlights:
Crossing the iconic 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge
Scenic stairway with breathtaking valley views
Walk along the stunning Paiva Walkways river canyon trail
Traditional lunch with locals
Arouca town Center
Departing from Porto, we travel to Arouca with a short stop for toilets and a coffee.
The adventure begins by crossing the iconic 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, stretching 516 meters across the valley and hanging 175 meters above the Paiva River!
As official guides, tickets are guaranteed and we have an EXCLUSIVE Time Slot!
After the bridge, we continue along the stunning Paiva Walkways, descending through the river canyon on a wooden trail.
The day is completed with a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, followed by some free time to explore the town of Arouca before returning to Porto.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please, be at the pickup at the schedule time!
Next to Porto Royal Bridges Hotel
Itinerary
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First highlight of the day: the stairway ascent. It’s certainly challenging, but incredibly beautiful and truly unforgettable.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Cross the Longest Suspension Footbridge of the World! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva River. Will you dare?
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
You`ll walk along one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world: the Paiva Walkways – winner of the World Travel Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Another highlight of our day: lunch! A delicious Farm-to-Table meal style awaits you in a beautiful setting! Meat, fish, and vegetarian options are available.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After lunch, you’ll have approximately 30 minutes free time to explore Arouca’s town center and get a glimpse of the local culture, traditions, and history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed to cross the bridge.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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