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From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr

Choose your tour option

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Pick-up at Hotel with Lunch
Typical Meal
Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included
Without Lunch
Pick-up at Hotel without Lunch
Pick-up and Drop-off at Hotel
Pickup included
With Lunch
Typical Meal: On this Option it's included the Typical Meal + Drinks

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide)

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Interpretative Guide along the walk
  • Enjoy a typical Portuguese Meal (included on option "With Lunch"). For desert, you'll taste some of the Conventual Pastry from Arouca.
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
  • Photo Report

Itinerary and highlights

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. Be suspended by Tibetan-style steel cables in the sky, 175 meters above River Paiva and Aguieiras Waterfall.
Feel as though you’re walking in the air, immersing yourself in an imposing landscape of wild and stunning nature. If you want a more laid-back experience, be transferred to the other side of the bridge by a 4x4.

Walk along the Paiva Walkways, stop at scenic viewpoints to snap photos. See the famous zig-zag staircases, riparian forests, waterfalls, and cliffs of the gorge. Halfway through, take a break at Vau River Beach and restore your energy with some traditional snacks, juice, and fresh fruits.
On hot days, take a dip in the river. From here to the end of the trail, get closer to the river. Feel the strength of the rapids through their roaring sounds. After the hike, be driven to the mountain area of Arouca.

The Arouca Geopark, it's a classified territory recognized by UNESCO from 2009, that gathers 41 Geosites within an area of 328 square kilometers. It defines Arouca as a territory with a special Geological Heritage, where you can find phenomena such as "Birthing Stones" and "Giant Trilobite Fossils" that are unique on the world and others like "Frecha da Mizarela", the highest waterfall in mainland Portugal, the "Corn Bread Stones" or the "Union Stones", and some more amazing attractions!

Meeting and pickup information

  • In the Option that doesnt include Pick-up and Drop-off at the Hotel, the meeting point will be in this location, Vimara Peres Statue. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Just Come - Countryside & Adventure Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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