From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour
Overview
Start your adventure from Porto with transportation to Arouca. Begin the hike through old village paths. Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world.
Set off on the Paiva Walkways, an wooden walkway built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Halfway through, we will rest at Vau River Beach, on hot days, the river invites you to take a refreshing dip, so bring a swimsuit!
After the walk, treat yourself with a charming stop in the town of Arouca, where you can enjoy a drink and typical meal — a traditional Arouquesa roasted veal with a drink of your choice (wine included!). For those who prefer the vegetarian option, we offer a rich and flavorful vegetable feijoada, served with white rice.
At dessert, taste some ancient conventual pastry.
What's Included
- Lunch Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
- Snacks Restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
- Photo Report
- Interpretative Guide along the walk
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Pick-up at Hotel with Lunch” and “Pick-up at Hotel without Lunch”.
Option with Pick-up at the Hotel, the Pick-up will occur at 8h00. Options with Pick-up at Vimara Peres Statue will occur at 8h30. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
For the options “With Lunch” and “Without Lunch”.
Calçada de Vandoma
4000-013 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Passadicos do Paiva
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Arouca Geopark (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
- Crianças com menos de 6 anos
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-106551P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- 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).
- Lunch. Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
- Snacks. Restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge.
- Photo Report.
- Interpretative Guide along the walk.
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: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour 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
- LunchEnjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
- SnacksRestore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
- Personal Accident Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
- Photo Report
- Interpretative Guide along the walk
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pessoas com mobilididade reduzida
- Crianças com menos de 6 anos
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
