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Note: In this tour, the walk difficulty level is easy/medium! You`ll walk only 5km and downstream!
Short description: You`ll go across one of the longest suspension bridges of the world and walk the stunning Paiva Walkways trail! Visit one of the highlights of Portugal: Costa Nova, and Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice! Lunch is also a truly local AMAZING experience!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT for the Suspension Bridge
- The Paiva Walkways trail
- Local lunch experience with the locals.
- Visit to Costa Nova – a fisherman village.
- Discover Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice – free time.
Departing from Porto, we travel to Arouca with a short stop for coffee and facilities before continuing to the adventure.
The experience begins at the Paiva Walkways with a highlight crossing of the iconic 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, stretching 516 meters across the valley and hanging 175 meters above the Paiva River.
Tickets are guaranteed and we have an EXCLUSIVE Time Slot!
We then continue along the 5 km Paiva Walkways trail (Areinho–Vau), descending along a scenic wooden boardwalk on the left bank of the river.
A traditional lunch follows, with fish and vegetarian options available.
In the afternoon, we visit the coastal village of Costa Nova, famous for its colorful striped houses, before continuing to Aveiro, the “Portuguese Venice.” Here you can explore the city center, enjoy free time, and optionally take a boat trip through the canals.
We return to Porto at the end of the day.

| PICK UP/DROP OFF | At meeting point: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) | ||
| START AT / END | 7:45/8:00 am/ 6:00 pm (approx) | ||
| INCLUDED |
Visit to Costa Nova and free time in Aveiro with optional boat trip |
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| NOT INCLUDE |
Any service that is not clearly specified in the inclusions |
Extra: boat ride in Aveiro
Adults: 12€
Children up to 12 yo: 6€
Additional information
| Duration | +/- 10 Hours |
|---|---|
| Age | 6+ |
| Difficulty | 4 / 10 |
| Location | Paiva |
| Times | All year round |
Tour description
- Pick up in the city centre: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama Statue);
- Paiva Walkways;
- Arouca Bridge 516;
- Traditional lunch in Arouca;
- Visit to Costa Nova
- Let’s go to Aveiro and discover the city centre.
– Return to Porto.

























Tour Reviews
Wir waren von der Tour absolut begeistert! Die Organisation war hervorragend und unser Guide Ruben war super – freundlich, aufgeschlossen und hat uns mit Informationen rund um die einzelnen Stationen versorgt. Gefallen hat uns auch, dass die Tour in einer kleinen Gruppe stattgefunden hat. Dadurch wurde alles viel persönlicher und entspannter. Das Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant war ebenfalls sehr lecker und eine tolle Gelegenheit, die regionale Küche kennenzulernen. Die Brücke und Stege bieten einen Einblick in die wunderschöne Natur Portugals und man kann eine kleine „Auszeit“ von dem turbulenten Leben in Porto genießen.
Der Tourguide “Thomas” war super freundlich. Er hat uns zudem sehr viel über das Land, Traditionen und die Geschichte erzählt. Er hätte nicht besser sein können. Auch sehr rücksichtsvoll, hat er sich um jeden einzelnen gekümmert. Großes Kompliment an Thomas
Super aventure ! À faire sans hésiter ! 😊
Es war ein toller Ausflug. Die Hängebrücke ist sehr beeindruckend und der Weg bergab über die Treppen und Stege wunderschön. Costa (João) unser Guide war super und hat viel erklärt und hat die Transfere sehr kurzweilig gemacht. Auch hat er extra für mich und einen Mitreisenden eine tolle vegetarische Alternative für das Mittagessen organisiert (statt des geplanten Omelettes). Außerdem war es eine wirklich tolle internationale Gruppe aus insgesamt 8 Personen – wir haben viele interessante Gespräche geführt und jeweils was über die anderen Länder gelernt. Einzig hätte ich persönlich gerne etwas mehr Zeit in Costa Nova gehabt, aber natürlich hat man bei so einer Tour einen engen Zeitplan. Kann den Trip nur jedem empfehlen.
Alles super! Aufjedenfall Sonnenhut einpacken.
It was a really nice tour we got to see amazing views even though it was a lot of walking it was definitely worth it!! Also you get to see a little bit of everything. The food was amazing as well!
This was a great away to see smaller and bigger towns and attractions. Our guide Costa, was kind, funny and really understood how to “read the room” inserting great bits of knowledge with fun stories. Would definitely recommend!
As amazing as Porto is, it was nice to get out of the city and Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways lived to the hype. Such a relaxing day walking through nature and J our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The lunch he took us too was delicious and going to Aveiro was such a nice way to wrap up the day. Highly recommend!
Great day with a very varied itinerary . The minibus was comfortable & air conditioned. Our guide /driver was informative along the route . The suspension bridge & views was awesome . The Paiva walkways have wonderful views & though many people do this it never felt busy & we really enjoyed the peace & quiet of nature . Lunch was plentiful with red & white wine . On to the beach – longer there would have been lovely – but we had all opted for the optional boat trip on the canal which was also great . All in all it was a lovely experience
Es ist alles top gelaufen, von der Abholung über die Betreuung unseres Guides Jay bis zur Rückfahrt. Top!
Superbe excursion avec un guide extra Juan Costa 👍
Our driver got the 8 of us all talking with nice ice-breakers that made the trip more enjoyable. He made sure it felt like we were travelling with friends and not just strangers that were assigned to a van together. He gave us great insights into the city around us and let us rest when there was time. The experience of hiking and walking through the bridges and Pavia walkways were one of the highlights of our Porto trip. It was great to have a comfortable path to travel so we can take our time enjoying the views all around us. Great relaxing day trip. Obrigado for taking us and showing us around for the day.
Super przewodnik Tomás, mnóstwo informacji o kraju i obyczajach i nie tylko przekazał w trakcie jazdy i pobytu. Kulturalny i uprzejmy. Most niesamowity, przejście robi wrażenie. Spacer kładkami ciekawy, trochę nudnawy. Miłe zaskoczenie w trakcie obiadu, super obsługa, bardzo dobre dania+kawa i deser. Kanały w Aveiro do przepłynięcia obowiazkowo jak też zawieszenie wstążki na moście. Wycieczka warta swojej ceny. Polecam.
O passeio foi excelente! Conhecemos lugares belíssimos. O guia Dani foi muito simpático e atencioso. Recomendo muito.
Fascinante
Vine en un viaje solo con la espectativa de aventura y la verdad fue mucho más que eso, el servicio fue cálido, nunca me sentí solo, el sentimiento fue como en casa, mis lugares a los que fuimos fue increíble. Vivir la experiencia en las pasarelas de Pavía con un ambiente tan bonito y luego culminar el viaje en la costa nova y ver el canal de Aveiro es una de las experiencias que recomiendo vivir sin lugar a duda.
Nous avons adoré l’excursion tout est bien pensé et organisé le timing est parfait notre guide Joáo a été fantastique très sympathique il nous a fait plein de recommandations pour notre séjour à Porto. Le repas au restaurant était excellent et copieux ! Les paysages sont magnifiques. Je recommande à 100%
Great! We had an amazing time!
It was a great day out. Well organised, smooth changes throughout the day and a fab guide
We had a wonderful experience in this tour. You can read about the places we went to anywhere but a big part of it is how the trip was packaged in a convenient and engaging way. Shout-out to our guide, Arnold, who was very informative, and overall a pleasure to talk to. The trip had more physical activity in the morning and chill vibes later in the day – just the right sequence before ending the day back in the Porto. We had a full, but not crowded van and the lunch (appetizer, wine/water, main course, dessert, and coffee) was excellent! We highly recommend this tour!
la ponctualité du chauffeur, la bonne organisation, c est une belle sortie, merci pr la gentillesse de Juan et sa disponibilité. bien penser à amener de l eau pour les passerelles et le pont suspendu.
We had Doni as our guide. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He helped us with questions we had about Portuguese. We live near Lisbon and we was very happy to hear we are learning their language. We really enjoyed all the guides who helped our larger group. The suspension bridge was amazing and we followed that with the beautiful Paiva walkway. The scenery is definitely worth the trek. Loved this tour and would recommend to anyone!!
Foi uma excursão muito incrível, o guia Dani sempre passando o seu conhecimento (desde o início do passeio até a volta) das estradas, estádios, cortiças, sobre a ponte suspensa, parque ecológico, entre outras. O tempo da excursão foi muito bom, deu para fazer um turismo em cada cidade, sem ser corrido. Por mais que não falo inglês fluente, o Dani passava algumas orientações em português. O almoço estava incluso, com acompanhamento de vinho, 03 opções de pratos e sobremesa. Valeu muito o custo benefício deste passeio, super recomendo
Super Ausflug! Hat sich komplett gelohnt. Wir haben viel erlebt. J (ay) hat uns sehr gut geführt!
Wycieczka dobrze zorganizowana. Przewodnik dobrze przygotowany, z dużą wiedzą na temat Portugalii i odwidzanych miejsc. Polecam!
the trip was very balanced between physical activity at Paivas and relaxed sightseeing in Aveiro. Our guide Costa was knowledgeable, charming, happy and made us feel comfortable during the whole trip. We highly recommend it!
Had a great day with breathtaking views and good Portuguese food. The guides were clearly experienced and created a seamless experience.
It was an amazing day! The bridge was great and my husband who hates heights made it across and back. The views were stunning. It was a lovely walk by the river. Tomas our guide was brilliant, funny very knowledgeable and it was so organised. Lunch was tasty and there was something for everyone one. Would recommend the boat ride for €12 great way to see the city. Would highly recommended this trip.
É stata una giornata impegnativa però meravigliosa. La prima parte del tour sei immerso nella natura, dove il cinguettio degli uccellini e lo scorrere del fiume, ti fanno staccare dal “caos” cittadino e ti trasportano in una vera e propria oasi di tranquillità. La nostra guida Dani è stata super socievole, gentile e disponibile, per ogni nostra esigenza
The trip was fantastic! Costa was an incredible guide and very entertaining!!
Wir wurden am Treffpunkt in kleinere Gruppen aufgeteilt, Tomas war für den Tag unser Guide. Er hat auf der Fahrt zum ersten Stop vieles Interessantes erzählt und unsere Gruppe sehr gut gemanaged. Angefangen bei der Hängebrücke über das Mittagessen bis zu den beiden Stops am Nachmittag haben wir uns jederzeit sehr wohl gefühlt und hatten Spass. Die Tour kann ich wärmstens weiterempfehlen
Thomas was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The trip was well worth the money. Each stop was interesting and fun. A very full and worthwhile trip.
Fantastische uitstap met een heerlijke gids Dani, een pittige wandeling in de voormiddag en een leuke relaxte namiddag
Dani was an excellent guide
Great local knowledge, excellent organisation, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere throughout the group. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Aveiro, walking the Paiva Walkways, crossing the Suspension Bridge, and an added bonus of a delicious traditional Portuguese lunch.
Highly recommended!
Costa was the best guide:) It was an amazing day trip! Thank you
Unser Guide Juan Drago war super 👍🏼 Gut dosierte Infos über Land und Leute in Worten und Musik und die besuchten Ziele. Drago war immer interessierte, dass die Gruppe angenehm unterhalten wurde und sich wohl gefühlt hat. Dadurch ist eine super Gruppenathmosphäre entstanden, in der sich viel untereinander unterhalten wurde und vor allem viel gemeinsam gelacht wurde. An den Zielen Costa Nova und Avaira war die Zwit sehr knapp, so dass es nur einen Eindruck geben konnte.
Die Tour war gut organisiert. Die Brücke und der Wanderweg waren wirklich ein Highlight. Der Guide hat ein sehr gutes Englisch gesprochen war immer höflich und hat einem ein gutes Gefühl gegeben. Das Essen war gut und ausreichend. Der Aufenthalt in den zwei Ortschaften rundete den Ausflug noch vollends ab. Die Tour ist sportlich aber empfehlenswert.
für mich persönlich wäre etwas weniger Zeit in Aveiro und mehr Zeit für den Strand incosta Nova perfekt gewesen.
Fijne dag, goede gids en chauffeur, vlotte prater. mooie wandeling
Wir hatten einen tollen Tag mit unserem Guide André und können die Tour nur jedem ans Herz legen! Es war ein gut durchdachter Ausflug mit vielen unterschiedlichen Eindrücken! Und tolle sehr nette neue Bekanntschaften gab es obendrein !
Wonderful day!
Alles bestens organisiert und netter Guide. Empfehlenswerte Tour
We had a brilliant day on this trip. Dani was an excellent driver and guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, great sense of humour. He got to know everyone in the group, made sure everyone was included and got us all chatting with each other which made the day all the more enjoyable and fun. The walk on the bridge and boardwalk was great and fairly manageable for average fitness levels. Lunch in a small restaurant in Arouca was delicious and generous, even included wine, and we enjoyed the short stop in Costa Nova and the longer stop with free time in Aveiro. Also plenty of toilet stops are factored in to the trip. Would definitely recommend this trip as a fun day out from Porto, seeing a bit more of Portugal and meeting people from different countries. And Dani was just the best tour guide!
Aveiro und Costa Nova alleine hätten sich nicht gelohnt. In der Kombination mit der kleinen Wanderung durch die schöne Landschaft war es ein netter Ausflug
belle excursion à faire
Die gesamte Tour war toll. Unser Guide, Jojo, war sehr nett und kompetent. Und die entspannten Fahrten im gut klimatisierten Van waren prima. Das Mittagessen genial, und die Hängebrücke sowieso. Alles auch sehr gut organisiert. Lediglich in Costa Nova hätten wir gerne etwas mehr Zeit am Strand gehabt.
It’s great. The suspension bridge isn’t for the faint hearted, but is 100% safe. Take walking shoes for the stairs and walkways, but the views are worth the effort.
Lots to see and do
Enjoyed our tour, tour guide Tiago was great, very informative. The bridge was good, it really is very high! Enjoyed the pavia walkway, all downhill, lots of stairs but beautiful scenery. Lunch was nice with decent portions. Enjoyed Aveiro and Costa Nova and had enough time for a look around. Our family had a great day out thank you.
First time in Porto
Had a wonderful time on this tour. We had a great group of people and the tour guide who was also the driver was great. Every part of the tour was interesting and I felt rested and full of energy at the end of the tour. The lunch was delicious.
GO on this tour!
Tomas was our guide for this tour. He was excellent. Knowledgeable of history, explained each place we’re well, how much time we had, and so much more. I’ve spent 63 days traveling 4 countries going on many tours and this was THE BEST EXPERIENCE! It was so beautiful. I thought a cruise on Duoro River was the best, it literally brought tears to my eyes so beautiful. And this tour topped it! One word: GO
C’est une chose à faire ! c’est magnifique, ça change de la ville et le guide Tomas c’est génial et très gentil. le repas était sympa, mais c’est vraiment tout chronométrer m
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