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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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
Exclusive Time Slot at the Bridge with Private Guide
Amazing lunch Experience!
Local guide and transportation
Free Time in Arouca
Suspension Bridge Ticket
Pick up at Hotel (when located in Porto City center) or at the meeting points
Tha Paiva Walkways Tickets
Personal expenses
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
What to expect
Paiva walkway
30m · Admission ticket included
First highlight of the day: the stairway ascent. It’s certainly challenging, but incredibly beautiful and truly unforgettable.
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
45m · Admission ticket included
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?
Paiva walkway
3h · Admission ticket included
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!
Arouca
1h 30m
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.
Arouca
30m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Next to Porto Royal Bridges Hotel
End point
End point
Next to Vímara Peres Horse Statue
Pickup details
Please, be at the pickup at the schedule time!
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
