From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start your adventure from Porto with transportation to Arouca. Begin the hike through old village paths. Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world.

Set off on the Paiva Walkways, an wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Halfway through, we will rest at Vau River Beach, on hot days, the river invites you to take a refreshing dip, so bring a swimsuit!

After the walk, treat yourself with a charming stop in the town of Arouca, where you can enjoy a drink and typical meal — a traditional Arouquesa roasted veal with a drink of your choice (wine included!). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.

At dessert, taste some ancient conventual pastry.

Options

Pick-up at Hotel with Lunch

Typical Meal
Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included

Without Lunch

Pick-up at Hotel without Lunch

Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included

With Lunch

Typical Meal: On this Option it's included the Typical Meal + Drinks

What's included

Interpretative Guide along the walk
Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
Personal Accident Insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
Photo Report

What to expect

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
1h · Admission ticket included

Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended by Tibetan-style steel cables in the sky, 175 meters above River Paiva and Aguieiras Waterfall.
Feel as though you’re walking in the air, immersing yourself in an imposing landscape of wild and stunning nature. If you want a more laid-back experience, be transferred to the other side of the bridge by a 4x4.
Passadicos do Paiva
3h · Admission ticket included

Walk along the Paiva Walkways, stop at scenic viewpoints to snap photos. See the famous zig-zag staircases, riparian forests, waterfalls, and cliffs of the gorge. Halfway through, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
On hot days, take a dip in the river. From here to the end of the trail, get closer to the river. Feel the strength of the rapids through their roaring sounds. After the hike, be driven to the mountain area of Arouca.
Arouca Geopark
Pass by

The Arouca Geopark, it's a classified territory recognized by UNESCO from 2009, that gathers 41 Geosites within an area of 328 square kilometers. It defines Arouca as a territory with a special Geological Heritage, where you can find phenomena such as "Birthing Stones" and "Giant Trilobite Fossils" that are unique on the world and others like "Frecha da Mizarela", the highest waterfall in mainland Portugal, the "Corn Bread Stones" or the "Union Stones", and some more amazing attractions!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the Option that doesnt include Pick-up and Drop-off at the Hotel, the meeting point will be in this location, Vimara Peres Statue. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.

End point

In the Option that doesnt include Pick-up and Drop-off at the Hotel, the meeting point will be in this location, Vimara Peres Statue. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.

Pickup details

Option with Pick-up at the Hotel, the Pick-up will occur at 8h00.
Options with Pick-up at Vimara Peres Statue will occur at 8h30. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
Crianças com menos de 6 anos

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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