Paiva Walkways + 516 Arouca Bridge Tour, Porto - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Paiva Walkways + 516 Arouca Bridge Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 133.57 USD
Rating: 9.8 (78 reviews)

Beautiful walk along the Paiva river. After crossing the bridge, there were quite a few steps to descend, after which i...

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Have you ever visited the wonderful surroundings of the Paiva River? On this tour from Porto, you'll explore its famous walkways and cross the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. Are you ready?

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Admission ticket to Pasadizos del Paiva
Admission ticket to Bridge 516 Arouca

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 485 Travelers·78 reviews

May 12, 2025
Jeff Mccrae
Kelowna, Canada
Beautiful walk along the Paiva river. After crossing the bridge, there were quite a few steps to descend, after which it was a relatively smooth boar...
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March 3, 2024
Anonymous
United States
This was one of our highlights of our trip to Portugal. We contemplated driving there ourselves as we had a rental car, but so glad we didn't as the ...
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October 3, 2023
Volha
Malaga, Spain
1 October. This is very beautiful place. The tour was really nice, we had a great guide Carlos. He was very attentive to all our needs and requests. H...
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June 6, 2023
Leigh Thomas
Swansea, United Kingdom
Our guide Renato was very knowledgable about conservation and passionate about protecting our wildlife and habitat. The Arouca Bridge was amazing and...
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June 5, 2023
Omar
United States
Amazing experience to tour both the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge! Our tour was very efficiently organized and the organizers were incredib...
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April 17, 2023
Brian
Edmonton, Canada
The hike along the Paiva River and the crossing of the Arouca 516 suspension bridge made this a very special day. Joao was my tour guide and he was ve...
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April 8, 2023
Hovanyecz Laszlo
Budapest, Hungary
Absolutely the best service and guide. Perfect information with pick up service. Samuel Pereira is a great guide. We got some traditional sweets and...
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January 29, 2023
Anonymous
Taipei, Taiwan
Breathtaking panoramic views! Crossing 516 Arouca Bridge was like an adventure full of excitement. My family and I definitely enjoyed the nice hike th...
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September 9, 2022
Gavriel Shlomo Sammi
Chelles, France
We was with our guide Mr. Mario , he came to take us from the Hotel as programed , drive cearfully and dane all he cane ti give us the best, finished ...
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August 4, 2022
Anonymous
Because it was so hot, the day was a little bit rushed. The walkways and the bridge were absolutely gorgeous! I feel like the description of the day c...
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Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Porto and start a 1.5-hour drive to the Arouca Geopark.

Once in the park, we'll set off on a walk to discover the 516 Arouca, the world's longest pedestrian bridge. We'll climb around 300 steps to reach the incredible 516 Arouca. Standing 175 m (574 ft) above the River Paiva, crossing it will be an unforgettable experience! As we walk, we’ll tell you all about this structure and you’ll be amazed by the stunning views of the Aguieira waterfall.

After taking in this panoramic view, we’ll set off on a hike through the Pasadizos del Paiva, an 8 km hike perfect to commune with nature.

You'll traverse the wooden walkways that border the river for three hours. Waterfalls, mountains, passages, gorges, and much more await you. And thanks to the tour guide, during the walk you'll learn all about this unique environment.

At the end of the hike, we'll enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. You'll be able to taste the famous Arouquesa meat and a Portuguese spirit, the pinguça. Is there a better way to gather our strength?

We'll drop you back at your hotel in Porto after a 9-hour trip and say our goodbyes.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that until September 2026, half of the walkways at Paiva Walkways are closed for maintenance works. In their place, we'll visit the local monastery and the Museum of Sacred Art.

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