--- title: "From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-aveiro-paiva-walkways-suspension-bridge-and-lunch/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 552 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Walkways and lunch rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Aveiro) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-aveiro-paiva-walkways-suspension-bridge-and-lunch/ --- # From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch **Guidekin's take:** A morning on the Paiva walkways with a timed crossing of the Arouca suspension bridge, then Costa Nova and Aveiro with a traditional lunch, by minivan with tickets included. 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. **Walkways and lunch:** 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) In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Aveiro, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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)! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is reference: Largo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Traditional lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €104: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 552 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Ennetours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.89 from 552 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 544 of 552. - 5 stars: 505 (91%) - 4 stars: 39 (7%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, bridge views and Portuguese lunch; the walkway's many steps can be demanding. **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable guides who explain local history and look after the group - River and gorge views from the suspension bridge and Paiva Walkways - Many enjoy the Portuguese lunch and generous portions - Small groups with personal attention and a sociable atmosphere - Varied stops combining the walkways with Aveiro and Costa Nova **Complaints:** - Some find the walk easy, while others find the many steps physically demanding - Some find the stops well paced, while others say the Costa Nova visit is too short - Substantial driving between stops, with some finding it more than expected Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-02-20 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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 ## 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 1. **516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa** (30m; admission included) - You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us! 2. **Paiva walkway** (1h; admission included) - You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream. 3. **Arouca** (1h) - Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal! 4. **Aveiro** (2h) - 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)! 5. **Praia da Costa Nova** (30m) - Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EipMYXJnbyBBY3RvciBEaWFzLCA0MDAwLTA5OCBQb3J0bywgUG9ydHVnYWwiLiosChQKEgk1NWD45mQkDRHYEQlrUnBqvRIUChIJwVPhxKtlJA0RvBSxQFbZSKY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Aveiro | 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](/portugal/porto/tours/porto-to-lisbon-up-to-4-stops-aveiro-nazare-fatima-obidos/?format=md) | €213 | 4h | 4.96 (1067) | private | | [Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro](/portugal/porto/tours/lisbon-to-porto-up-to-4-stops-obidos-nazare-fatima-and-aveiro/?format=md) | €213 | 4h | 4.95 (544) | private | | [From Porto ↔ Lisbon with up to 4 stops : Aveiro, Nazaré, Óbidos](/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-lisbon-with-up-to-4-stops-aveiro-nazar-bidos-5556807P3/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/aveiro/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/from-porto-aveiro-paiva-walkways-suspension-bridge-and-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md