Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway Day Tour from Porto
Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway Day Tour from Porto
This is the best day tour from Porto to the Arouca 516 Suspension. With a very convenient pick-up from central Porto you will head straight to Arouca.In Arouca there is a brief stop where you are invited to taste the local specialities, enjoy the green area just outside the monastery and to get ready for the connection between Arouca and the 516 Arouca.Around 20 minutes after departing from Arouca we reach the bridge and the Paiva Walkways!For the next 3 to 4 hours (depending on the pace of the group, weather conditions, picture times, etc.) you will spend your time crossing the bridge and walking along the Paiva river in a wooden walkway.After this great hike we follow a mountain road for 15 minutes and have lunch in a family owned restaurant in Alvarenga!The ride back to Porto will last for around 90 minutes and usually the tour ends between 17:30 and 18:30!Be brave! Join us!
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Arouca
On our stop on the way to the 516 Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways, we can definitely encourage you to try it the sweets to get your energy levels up for the hike!
30 minutesPaiva walkway
This hike requires good physical condition!
3 hours516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
From the height of its 175m meters and see through floor you will be able to enjoy a great view down to Paiva River.
1 hourAlvarenga
Eat in a family owned restaurant and enjoy the local "Vinho Verde".
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Lunch - Typical meal of Arouquesa DPO meat (other options available upon request)
- 516 Suspension Bridge Tickets
- Paiva Walkways Tickets
- Entry/Admission - 516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
- Entry/Admission - Paiva walkway
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.