All year round
Dates
4 / 10
Physicality
+/- 8 Hours
Duration
6+
Age
Paiva
Location
— 105€ pp – Small group tours! —
In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Medium/Difficult! You`ll walk 7km, but downstream!
We leave from Porto at 8AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.
Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we will arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World – The 516 Arouca! It spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva river!
NOTICE: crossing the bridge is NOT mandatory. You have the option to skip it.
Then, you will walk the Paiva Walkways downhill in a total length of 7km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging downhill along the left bank of the river.
The walk will be followed by another highlight of our day: lunch! A delicious meal is deserved and it will take place at a beautiful typical restaurant! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.
After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including convent sweets tasting related to Arouca Monastery.
Return to Porto.
| PICK UP/DROP OFF | At meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma, next to Estátua de Vímara Peres (cathedral) | ||
| START AT / END | 8:00 am / 5:00 pm (approx) | ||
| INCLUDED |
Convent sweets tasting |
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| NOT INCLUDED |
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions |
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Detailed itinerary
- Pick up at the meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma, next to Estátua de Vimara Peres – (Horse statue at Porto Cathedral)
- The Paiva Walkways;
- The Arouca 516 Footbridge;
- Traditional Lunch;
- Visit to Arouca town.
Return to Porto
Note: We advise you to bring comfortable footwear and clothing, water, a hat and sunscreen.
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End of the Tour
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Tour Reviews
It was absolutely amazing. Ricardo was really a genuinely lovely guy. He did everything he could to ensure we were all happy and comfortable. The bridge was incredible. The hike was beautiful and peaceful. Our lunch was delicious and at a stunning, intimate restaurant. Awesome value for money.
It was absolutely amazing. Ricardo was really a genuinely lovely guy. He did everything he could to ensure we were all happy and comfortable. The bridge was incredible. The hike was beautiful and peaceful. Our lunch was delicious and at a stunning, intimate restaurant. Awesome value for money.
It was absolutely amazing. Ricardo was really a genuinely lovely guy. He did everything he could to ensure we were all happy and comfortable. The bridge was incredible. The hike was beautiful and peaceful. Our lunch was delicious and at a stunning, intimate restaurant. Awesome value for money.
De beste manier om je hoogtevrees te overwinnen! Zeer mooi landschap over de hele lengte van de Paiva Walkways…die we gelukkig in dalende lijn hebben afgelegd.
De beste manier om je hoogtevrees te overwinnen! Zeer mooi landschap over de hele lengte van de Paiva Walkways…die we gelukkig in dalende lijn hebben afgelegd.
De beste manier om je hoogtevrees te overwinnen! Zeer mooi landschap over de hele lengte van de Paiva Walkways…die we gelukkig in dalende lijn hebben afgelegd.
Food 10/10, no MSG, fresh, authentic veal meat. The explanations were good and the walk was great, easy walk but depends on the weather.
Food 10/10, no MSG, fresh, authentic veal meat. The explanations were good and the walk was great, easy walk but depends on the weather.
Food 10/10, no MSG, fresh, authentic veal meat. The explanations were good and the walk was great, easy walk but depends on the weather.
Glorious outdoor excursion!
Pick-up to drop-off was seamless. Clear communication, interesting history sprinkled throughout, good fellow travelers, amazing scenery, tasty meal—reminded me of my mother’s pot roast. Personable and attentive guide kept us apprised every step of the way. Bridge was so fun to cross over, even if a little scary. Best part was the hike down on the walkway which started at height of the bridge and took us down beside the river on a safe and sturdy wooden path. What a glorious day. Best choice we made to make it the meat in our Porto sandwich! Go if you can.
Glorious outdoor excursion!
Pick-up to drop-off was seamless. Clear communication, interesting history sprinkled throughout, good fellow travelers, amazing scenery, tasty meal—reminded me of my mother’s pot roast. Personable and attentive guide kept us apprised every step of the way. Bridge was so fun to cross over, even if a little scary. Best part was the hike down on the walkway which started at height of the bridge and took us down beside the river on a safe and sturdy wooden path. What a glorious day. Best choice we made to make it the meat in our Porto sandwich! Go if you can.
Glorious outdoor excursion!
Pick-up to drop-off was seamless. Clear communication, interesting history sprinkled throughout, good fellow travelers, amazing scenery, tasty meal—reminded me of my mother’s pot roast. Personable and attentive guide kept us apprised every step of the way. Bridge was so fun to cross over, even if a little scary. Best part was the hike down on the walkway which started at height of the bridge and took us down beside the river on a safe and sturdy wooden path. What a glorious day. Best choice we made to make it the meat in our Porto sandwich! Go if you can.
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