Why choose this Porto tour ?
In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Medium/Difficult! You`ll walk 8km, but downstream!
We leave from Porto at 9AM towards Arouca town where we will stop shortly for bathrooms and for coffee.
Get ready for adventure! After a short drive, we`ll arrive at the Walkways and go across one of the Longest Suspension Bridges of the World! 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 8km over a wooden boardwalk zig-zagging along the Paiva river.
Time for lunch! A delicious meal is waiting us! Meat, fish or vegetarian options available.
After lunch we’ll discover Arouca for a glance about local culture and history including: convent sweets tasting.
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What makes Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge – All Inclusive! a unique experience ?
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!
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?
Visit Arouca, which is a very Portuguese countryside town in style and tradition. A short walk through the small squares will help to have a glance about local culture and construction styles where a impressive XII century monastery is the highlight.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
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- Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge – All Inclusive!
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Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge – All Inclusive! Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- The Arouca 516 Bridge Ticket
- Pick up Drop off from Porto
- Convent Sweets Tasting
- Local guide and transportation
- Tha Paiva Walkways Tickets
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ennetours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 59 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
On the Arouca 516 Footbridge are NOT allowed: pets, baby strollers and umbrellas. Is also NOT allowed to cross the bridge in flip-flops, high heels or barefoot.
I also advise you to bring comfortable footwear and clothing, sunscreen, sunhat and enough water. In the event of rain, bring a raincoat or a poncho and an umbrella.
Alert: arriving at the Walkways, the road gets a bit winding. If you have car motion sickness problems, we advise you to have a tablet or a pill to help with that issue.
