From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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)!

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa

You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Paiva walkway

You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Traditional 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

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.

Options

Paiva Walkways and Aveiro Tour

Meat, fish or vegetarian
Van

Reviews

4.89

436 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • COSTA

    197patsyf,,Feb 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing day truly was with Juan Costa. 8 of us some outlr own private tour on bridge and boardwalk. Juan great telling us about Portuguese history, very interesting. Lunch stop off very hospitable and delicious food/drink. Thank you so much for a great experience.

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  • Best tour in Porto

    Brian D,,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our tour director Dani was unbelievably great. He made the experience feel like we were all friends hanging out and just having a great time. The Paiva walkway was about 3 miles but all downhill or relatively level. At the end we had to walk up a giant hill to reach the van and honestly it was probably the toughest part but there’s nothing you could do about that. They parked as close as possible. Walking the suspension bridge was a once in a lifetime experience. Even though it rained the entire time, it seemed to add to the mystique because the fog would occasionally block the view and we were the only tour group there because of the weather. You need to be in decent shape. At least able to walk 10,000 steps. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a unique tour when visiting Porto. Dani was the best if I didn’t say that already!!!

  • I would do it again without hesitation!

    I5155WEpablon,,Jan 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent, guide João and places 15 points out of 10. Beautiful scenery, tasty food and very picturesque cities. It was in English the tour, but the guide took time to explain in Spanish too. Thank you JOÃO!

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  • Trip was great with...

    RolandoG F,,Jan 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Trip was great with plenty of free time. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Driver/Tour guide was very knowledgeable.

  • Really beautiful and fun...

    Joyce B,,Jan 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Really beautiful and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Our guide. Joao, was very knowledgeable about the location and history. It’s a small van. Our fellow travelers were lots of fun too! The bridge and trail were not too difficult, but it is not accessible for wheelchairs.

  • Excellent tour! I cant wait to return to Portugal to do more exploring!

    Regina B,,Jan 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My group had an amazing day on the tour with our guide, Jay. Jay is very knowledgeable about Portugal and its history, culture and people. Jay gave us a dive into the history and even suggested authors and music for us to gain a deeper understanding.

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  • Excellent experience! Highly recommend!

    Sujin W,,Dec 16, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great day of adventure and fun! Our guide Costa/Joaon (spelling?) was very informative, personable and funny. The day is long but packed with lots of things to see and experience - it passes quickly. The suspended bridge is definitely nerve wracking but provides a beautiful view of the hills, river, waterfalls and nature. The 3.5K walk back to the van is long, hilly, and, since it was raining, very slippery. If your ambulation is limited, you have the option of just crossing the bridge and driving back with the tour guide to pick up the others. Lunch was one of the highlights and we were able to experience some delicious traditional cuisine. We would have liked to spend more time at the beach town (Nova Costa?).

  • Great way to spend the day

    Sessie T,,Dec 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Does everyone have this much fun on this tour, or was I just blessed with the best guide and the best group? Joao was incredible—he seems to know everything about everything. He was hilarious, patient, and genuinely kind, even when we were lost, late, rowdy, demanding or a little crude. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour or time. Pro tip: Wear good shoes with good tread. The boardwalk is very slippery.

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  • Wonderful time!

    Alexis S,,Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Dani was so amazing literally so knowledgeable and kind! The day is jammed packed with an awesome stops It’s a must book tour!

  • It was a great...

    Diane M,,Nov 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience- if you like the outdoors and don’t have a car in Porto - this tour is for you! 8km of boardwalks along the the river after crisscrossing the 516 meter suspension bridge. I got over 7 miles of walking in because of the additional 2 afternoon stops. The lunch was excellent- wine- smoked sausage, olives and bread to start , roasted potatoes and cabbage. And to finish little cookies and coffee. Joao Henrique’s (j) Was informative and very pleasant- I’d highly recommend him and this tour

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