From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch
Overview
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)!
What's Included
- Lunch Traditional lunch with the locals
- Visit To Costa Nova
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets
- Driver/Local Guide
- 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.
Meeting Location
Largo Actor Dias
4000-098 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arouca
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Aveiro
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Praia da Costa Nova
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-69818P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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 (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Traditional lunch with the locals.
- Visit To Costa Nova.
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro.
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT).
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets.
- Driver/Local Guide.
- 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.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchTraditional lunch with the locals
- Visit To Costa Nova
- Short walk and free time in Aveiro
- Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- The Paiva Walkways Tickets
- Driver/Local Guide
- 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
