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Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge - All Inclusive!

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The suspension bridge!
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Traditonal lunch
The beautiful trail.
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Overview

In this tour, the walk difficulty level is Medium/Difficult! You`ll walk the full trail: 8km, but downstream!

We leave from Porto 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!

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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.

Free time and return to Porto.

What's Included

  • Lunch Veal roasted in clay pots
  • The Arouca 516 Bridge Ticket
  • Pick up Drop off from Porto
  • Personal expenses
  • Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions
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Travessa da Rua Chá
4000-165 Porto, Portugal

What To Expect

Paiva walkway

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!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa

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?
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arouca

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed to cross the bridge.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge – All Inclusive!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge – All Inclusive!?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch. Veal roasted in clay pots.
  • The Arouca 516 Bridge Ticket.
  • Pick up Drop off from Porto.
  • Convent Sweets Tasting.
  • Tha Paiva Walkways Tickets.
  • Local guide and transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge - All Inclusive! is as follows:

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge - All Inclusive! will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • LunchVeal roasted in clay pots
  • The Arouca 516 Bridge Ticket
  • Pick up Drop off from Porto
  • Convent Sweets Tasting
  • Tha Paiva Walkways Tickets
  • Local guide and transportation
  • Personal expenses
  • Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed to cross the bridge.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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