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Aveiro, Paiva Walkways and Suspension bridge From Porto
4.9
234 Ratings
Porto
Embark on an adventure from Porto to Aveiro and the Paiva Walkways. Cross the impressive 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and explore the 7km wooden boardwalk along the Paiva river. Indulge in a delicious meal, relax in Aveiro, and take a boat trip through the canals. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 516 Arouca - Suspension Bridge - Departing from Porto and heading to Arouca, we’ll make a brief pause for breakfast and restroom use.\nFollowing that, the excitement begins!\nTraverse one of the world’s longest suspension bridges!\n- Paiva Walkways - The Paiva Walkways offer an impressive 7 km pathway that weaves its way downhill along the Paiva river’s left bank within the Arouca Geopark, recognized by UNESCO as a Geological site.\nPlease note: the descent is exclusively downhill, and there’s an option to cover just half the distance - 3.5 km. (Your preference can be selected on the day of the excursion)\n- Arouca - Post-walk, a satisfying meal is in order, and lunch will be a memorable part of our day!\nPrepare to be delighted by our traditional dining experience at an authentic local restaurant!\n- Aveiro - Following a restful nap during the drive to Aveiro, we’ll explore the ‘Venice of Portugal.’\nEnjoy some leisure time and meander through the canals on a picturesque boat journey.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Guided tour with local driver
- Admission to the Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge
- Boat excursion on Aveiro’s canals
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
Additional Information
What will it involve? Crossing the world’s second longest suspending footbridge, navigating the Paiva Walkways (downhill), and exploring Aveiro and Costa Nova.
Make your way down the 7km stretch of the Paiva Walkways. This boardwalk is located on the left side of the Paiva river at Arouca Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized Geological site.
The Arouca 516 Footbridge is a whopping 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and is suspended 175m (576ft) above the Paiva River. Feel brave enough?
Following the walk, our day continues with a mouth-watering meal at a traditional restaurant situated in a quaint countryside slate stone village. Various options available including: meat, fish and vegetarian.
Spend the afternoon in Aveiro, often referred to as the “Portuguese Venice”. Here, you can discover the old district, main squares and the fish market.
Participate in a boat ride through the canals on traditional river boats and get to know the captivating city via its canals.
- 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.
Location
Calçada de Vandoma
Next to Estátua de Vímara Peres ((Horse statue at Porto Cathedral))
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(234 Ratings)
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Phil_h
May 26, 2024
An unforgettable experience - Looking back to the suspension bridge as we were descending the Paiva walkway. The guide was exceptional - caring, interesting, informative.
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Sharon_f
May 25, 2024
A must do further afield from Porto - Our guide was simply excellent- very knowledgeable with interesting history and answered questions very well. The entire trip is well planned- hi energy stops early on , tending to more relaxed in the afternoon.
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Marco1961b
May 25, 2024
Breath of fresh air - If you are in Porto, feeling a need to escape the crowds for some space and pretty views with a small group; here ya go! The bridge and the trail were expressly built to give tourists something to do. Pretty engineering too;)
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Pierre_d
May 25, 2024
Have to do this ! - This is a must do. Prepare to walk and have good walking shoes. Views are amazing. The tour guide was fantastic also. The bridge crossing was an experience to remember.
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Barry_p
May 24, 2024
Love love love! - It was just brilliant from start to finish!! Suspension bridge and walkways were brilliantly scenic!
The lunch was fantastic, even tried tripe for the 1st time (accidently! Didn't know what it was!) 🤣.
Then the sightseeing in the afternoon was very well planned out.
If you want a day away from Porto definitely do this!!
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Karin_s
May 20, 2024
A great tour with interesting stories, pretty nature, good food - Or your guide Mauro was very friendly, reliable and knowledgeable. It was interesting to listen him talk about the culture and life of Portugal. The trip was well organized with a good amount of sightseeing, free time and walking in the nature with magnificent views. The traditional lunch was delicious with great wine and some starters that we ourselves wouldn't have known to ask for. We'd happily do another tour with with you guys!
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Yvonne_u
May 17, 2024
A Perfect Day! - Our day was perfectly planned with with each activity allowing free time to explore each area we visited. Our guide was friendly with a wealth of knowledge to share.
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Claire_d
May 15, 2024
Amazing Day - Brilliant Day with so much included well worth the money. Luiz our guide was very professional and really helpful. Beautiful scenary.
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Lesley_m
May 14, 2024
Fantastic Trip - Fantastic trip, lots of history given by Mauro who was an excellent & safe driver. He always wore his headphone when talking to us, so it was easy to follow if sitting in back of the van.
Was always on time & exactly where he said he would be. Great food & plenty of wine. Would highly recommend Ennetours & Mauro.
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Claire_b
May 25, 2024
Wonderful opportunity to see Paiva valley. - The Paiva valley is beautiful and the suspension bridge and walkway are a great idea for how to bring tourists in to the area. Saying that, it was quiet, well managed and a wonderful experience. We weren’t so overwhelmed with Costa da nova or Aveiro after the beauty of the mountains but they were pleasant. Our guide Luis was so knowledgeable and interesting. The small group of 8 was friendly and intimate.
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