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From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch

4.9 Excellent 547 reviews
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9h
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Guidekin's take

Walkways and lunch in our Aveiro comparison. For a five-kilometre downstream walk, book Paiva, bridge entry, Aveiro, Costa Nova and lunch: 9h at €108 per person; minimum two per booking.

Trade-off: English only; Aveiro boat ride excluded.

Last checked: September 14, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

From the guide

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)!

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 07:45, 08:00
Scheduled through April 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:45, 08:00. Scheduled through April 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Traditional lunch
Visit To Costa Nova
Short walk and free time in Aveiro
Driver/Local Guide
Ticket for the Arouca 516 Footbridge (EXCLUSIVE TIME SLOT)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
The Paiva Walkways Tickets

What's Not Included

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.

Itinerary

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa Stop 1
You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
30 min
Admission included
Paiva walkway Stop 2
You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
1h
Admission included
Arouca Stop 3
Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
1h
Aveiro Stop 4
Discover Aveiro on a short walk, enjoy some free time to discover on your own and you can also relax on a boat trip to see the charming city through the canals (optional)!
2h
Praia da Costa Nova Stop 5
Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
30 min

Departure & Return

Start 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.

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 108 / person