From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch
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£93
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Walk in the morning! Difficulty level is easy/medium - a 5km downstream walk!
Short description: Go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk the Paiva Walkways trail! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice!
We leave from Porto towards Arouca town where we'll stop shortly for toilets.
After a short drive, we'll go across the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters-long across the valley and hangs 175m above the Paiva river! Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT!
Then, you'll walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 5km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.
Lunch is another experience! (meat, fish and vegetarian options available)
After a power nap in the van, we'll visit Costa Nova and the colorful houses!
Time to enjoy Aveiro! Discover the city center on a short walk, free time to discover on your own and opportunity to relax on a boat trip through the canals (optional activity)!
Free cancellation
What's included
- LUNCH
- Visit To Costa Nova
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro
- Driver/Local Guide
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
- Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
- Boat ride in Aveiro is optional. 12€ per adult and 6€ children until 12yo.
Itinerary
- You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us! (30 min) Admission included
- You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream. (1h 0min) Admission included
- Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal! (1h 0min)
- Discover Aveiro on a short walk, enjoy some free time to discover on your own and you can also relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals (optional)! (2h 0min)
- Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors! (30 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
End point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Ennetours
- Max group size
- 8 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–8
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 9 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.