516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Tour: Experience UNESCO Geopark from Porto

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Porto to the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark. Walk across the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, explore the Paiva Walkways, and indulge in traditional cuisine.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa - Prepare for the most exciting 516 meters of your life on the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world. Be suspended by Tibetan-style steel cables in the sky, 175 meters above River Paiva and Aguieiras Waterfall.
    Feel as though you’re walking in the air, immersing…
What's Included
  • Interpretative Guide along the walk
  • Lunch
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tickets to the Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca Bridge
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Photo Report
Additional Information

Begin your journey from Porto with transportation to Arouca. Embark on a hike through historic village paths. Experience the thrill of crossing the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, one of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges, spanning 516 meters.
Continue on the Paiva Walkways, a wooden path built along the cliffs of the Paiva River. Please…

Location
Chafariz do Largo Actor Dias
Rua de Arnaldo Gama
In the Option that doesnt include Pick-up and Drop-off at the Hotel, the meeting point will be in this location, Largo Actor Dias. Your driver will be holding a white plate with the "JUST COME" logo.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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912karao
Dec 30, 2024
Great fun adventuring and enjoying nature in Arouca - We had a great day with Sérgio our driver and Inês our guide. We had a full day that included an exhilarating walk across the tallest pedestrian bridge (516 Arouca Bridge) followed by a long, beautiful nature walk along the Paiva River. We had a communal lunch with the other guests in our party (only 8 total, a nice small group) and really had a chance to get to know the other folks on the tour. Sérgio took us into the town of Arouca for sweet treats, a coffee and a look at the local Church. It was a nice way to end our adventure before we headed back to Porto. I highly recommend if you are looking for a little time in nature outside the bustle of the city.
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Evie205
Dec 18, 2024
Great day with terrific guide and driver! - Short review: Just a lovely day, with lots of walking in beautiful scenery with a nice, happy driver and fantastic guide. Long Review: Our family of four (mom, dad, and two sons ages 22 & 24) had a terrific day with Sergio (our lovely, energetic and kind driver) and Ines (our delightfully informative, friendly, English speaking tour guide). We were picked up by Sergio in the minivan with four other people at the designated spot at 8:30am and drove an hour and half (on some very curvy roads) to a parking lot with restrooms where we met Ines and were each handed a backpack with snacks and water for our journey. We had a beautiful 20 min. walk to the suspension bridge where Ines told us all about the native trees and rocks along with the history of the lovely town of Arouca. The suspension bridge was amazing!! The highest in the world and second longest. Our little group was the first and only group there so we had the entire bridge to ourselves. It was a little scary but totally safe and I’m generally nervous with heights but made it across and back with no problem. Even when the winds picked up and it started to rain. After the bridge Sergio was waiting for us and we drove to the entrance of the Paiva walkways. This is a custom built wooden walkway that goes alongside the gorgeous Paiva river for 4.5km. We walked for well over an hour with information from Ines along the way. Note that the walkways can get a little slippery when wet. Also this is a lot of walking if you’re not used to it. But the scenery is lovely and well worth it. At the end of the walkways we went to the local restaurant near the river and had a yummy lunch. Sergio picked us up and then drove us in to the charming town of Arouca where we had coffee and sweets at a little cafe in the town square. Sergio took us in to a little monastery on the square and gave us a bit of the history. Then we headed back to Porto and got home around 6pm. Ines took photos during the day and kindly sent us all the photos at the end of the excursion. Such a great day and well worth it.
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Passenger34373903213
Oct 25, 2024
One word….. amazing views! - Wowwwww!! What a day, what a tour :) it’s an experience once in a life time. Thanks to the tour leader Joao Silvia. He is amazing and makes you feel at home away from home. Very knowledgeable about the place and makes everything possible so that you will enjoy your day! Highly recommend :)
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Geminijoe67
Sep 20, 2024
Just Do IT with Just Come Tours-Awesome time - Top notch service for the whole trip: nice vans, skilled drivers, pleasant guide, backpack of drinks and snacks during the trip, pictures & more picture, comaraderie with others, end of trail lunch, a quick sweet stop on way back. Full day. Highly recommend Just Come Tours
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Martin
Aug 24, 2024
A truly memorable day - There is so much to say about this day. The bridge is quite an experience, especially if you are technically minded or have an engineering background. The bridge crossing and walk was professionally guided by Ines who was very knowledgeable giving the right safety guidance and very informative about the bridge & valley but in a humorous way at times. We were collected and driven by Sergio who is true very likeable, very kind and really great man. He really engages with people, doesn't speak the best English but he is learning it, uses Google translate and is always apologetic about it, but let's be fair Sergio's English is far far better than my Portuguese, I should be apologetic. Sergio has great local knowledge, took us for convent cakes and drinks on the way back, took us into the monastery church opposite and takes group photos. This day will never be forgotten. Thank you Ines & Sergio.
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Slicedc
Aug 16, 2024
Highly recommended experience - We enjoy a new and exciting experience throughout a day in which we receive all the attentions to enjoy the day fully. Our Guide - Agnes - showed great knowledge and sympathy that made our experience even more rewarding. The driver, Pedro, was very close in the deal, always trying to please us as much as possible. The experience itself was stunning on the bridge course, while the scenery gave us spectacular views.
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Sara_r
Aug 11, 2024
Great family outing! - Inez was a great guide! She took wonderful care of us and we are so grateful for the help she provided.
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Anonymousone1111
Aug 6, 2024
Joao Silva is the Best guide - The views were truly amazing and Joao, our guide, made it the best trip. He was caring and understanding. In addition, he used his biology degree to provide some exacting facts about the plants in the area. Further, my wife had trouble walking, he arranged for a jeep to pick us up midway. Custer service at its best. Thanks Joao Silva.
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Stefan_h
Jul 16, 2024
Unforgettable experience and very nice and prepared guides - Hi, this is a tour worth your money and time José, the driving guide is a very nice guide and human being and it has been a pleasure meeting him. The tour is very well organized, with a specialized guide, from the area, that walks you through Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways. There is a lot to walk, so be prepared, especially if the day is sunny, but it's beautiful and the walk is not hard, just long. The local guide, Alvaro, that does the Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways is very well prepared with knowledge about the UNESCO protected area, and history of the place. Make sure you stay close to him to get the good info. Also, there is one more guide, brazilian, that helped with making sure the tour participants, us, have everything they need. Overall, a prepared and nice team, you will absolutely enjoy the day and the nature!
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Martin_g
Jun 11, 2024
Solo walk - Really nice and relaxing day out, definitely recommend this tour. Don't forget to treat yourself to well deserved beer and traditional steak sandwich at Bar Recanto Do Paiva
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