From Porto 9-Hour Day Trip: Arouca Suspension Bridge, Paiva Walkways, Costa Nova, Aveiro and Lunch
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The highlight of this full-day trip from Porto is crossing the Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges, stretching 516 meters and hanging 175 meters above the Paiva river. The bridge crossing is reserved exclusively for this tour, allowing about 30 minutes to cross it safely. Following the bridge, there is a 5-kilometer downhill walk along the Paiva Walkways, a wooden boardwalk trail that runs alongside the Paiva river. This easy-to-moderate walk takes about an hour and offers a direct route downstream. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Arouca, featuring meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes. After lunch, the van travels to Costa Nova, a small fishing village known for its colorful striped houses where visitors spend about 30 minutes. The tour concludes in Aveiro, often called the Portuguese Venice. There is a short guided walk through the city center, followed by around two hours of free time. During this period, guests may choose to take an optional boat ride through the canals to view the city from the water (additional cost applies). Transportation throughout the day is by air-conditioned minivan with a driver and local guide. Tickets for the suspension bridge and the Paiva Walkways are included. The duration of the tour is approximately nine hours, starting in Porto and returning there at the end.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
Guests cross the suspension bridge exclusively with the tour. The bridge is 516 meters long and hangs 175 meters above the Paiva river, providing a unique vantage point for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Paiva walkway
A 5-kilometer downstream walk follows the Paiva Walkways along a wooden boardwalk beside the river. This walk takes approximately 60 minutes and is rated easy to medium difficulty.
60 min
Arouca
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Arouca. The meal includes traditional Portuguese dishes with meat, fish, and vegetarian options, lasting about an hour.
60 min
Aveiro
The tour arrives in Aveiro for a 120-minute visit including a short guided walk through the city center. Free time allows guests to explore independently or take an optional boat ride through the canals to see the city from the water.
120 min
Praia da Costa Nova
The tour makes a 30-minute stop at Costa Nova, a fishing village known for its brightly colored striped houses, offering visitors a chance to explore the seaside atmosphere.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
End point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
From Porto 9-Hour Day Trip: Arouca Suspension Bridge, Paiva Walkways, Costa Nova, Aveiro and Lunch
by Ennetours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€216Overview
The highlight of this full-day trip from Porto is crossing the Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges, stretching 516 meters and hanging 175 meters above the Paiva river. The bridge crossing is reserved exclusively for this tour, allowing about 30 minutes to cross it safely. Following the bridge, there is a 5-kilometer downhill walk along the Paiva Walkways, a wooden boardwalk trail that runs alongside the Paiva river. This easy-to-moderate walk takes about an hour and offers a direct route downstream. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Arouca, featuring meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes. After lunch, the van travels to Costa Nova, a small fishing village known for its colorful striped houses where visitors spend about 30 minutes. The tour concludes in Aveiro, often called the Portuguese Venice. There is a short guided walk through the city center, followed by around two hours of free time. During this period, guests may choose to take an optional boat ride through the canals to view the city from the water (additional cost applies). Transportation throughout the day is by air-conditioned minivan with a driver and local guide. Tickets for the suspension bridge and the Paiva Walkways are included. The duration of the tour is approximately nine hours, starting in Porto and returning there at the end.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa
Guests cross the suspension bridge exclusively with the tour. The bridge is 516 meters long and hangs 175 meters above the Paiva river, providing a unique vantage point for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Paiva walkway
A 5-kilometer downstream walk follows the Paiva Walkways along a wooden boardwalk beside the river. This walk takes approximately 60 minutes and is rated easy to medium difficulty.
60 min
Arouca
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Arouca. The meal includes traditional Portuguese dishes with meat, fish, and vegetarian options, lasting about an hour.
60 min
Aveiro
The tour arrives in Aveiro for a 120-minute visit including a short guided walk through the city center. Free time allows guests to explore independently or take an optional boat ride through the canals to see the city from the water.
120 min
Praia da Costa Nova
The tour makes a 30-minute stop at Costa Nova, a fishing village known for its brightly colored striped houses, offering visitors a chance to explore the seaside atmosphere.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
End point
The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.