The walk is a downhill stretch of a few kilometres, children cross the bridge from six, and the Aveiro boat ride costs extra. 4.89 from 552 reviews at €108 per person.
Best for: For a five-kilometre downstream walk, book Paiva, bridge entry, Aveiro, Costa Nova and lunch: 9h at €108 per person; minimum two per booking. Aveiro comparison
Trade-off: English only; Aveiro boat ride excluded.
In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Aveiro, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €108 per adult.
Children from €104 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 544 of 552
Star breakdown of all 552 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, bridge views and Portuguese lunch; the walkway's many steps can be demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 February 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
30 min · Admission includedYou will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
1h · Admission includedLunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
1hDiscover 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)!
2hDiscover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
30 minWalk 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)!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 9 | €108 | 9h | 4.89 (552) | shared |
| Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos | €213 | 4h | 4.96 (1067) | private |
| Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro | €213 | 4h | 4.95 (544) | private |
| From Porto ↔ Lisbon with up to 4 stops : Aveiro, Nazaré, Óbidos | €197 | 8h | 5.0 (94) | private |
Ranked #5 of 9 in Aveiro by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €213, median €180; typical length 4h. 5 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Aveiro