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

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Duration
9 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Discover Portugal's beauty on this journey from Porto. Traverse the awe-inspiring suspension bridge, explore Paiva Walkways, enjoy a delightful lunch, and visit Aveiro and Costa Nova's charm.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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)!

What You Get

Lunch
Traditional lunch
Visit To Costa Nova
Short walk and free time in Aveiro
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.

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

516 Arouca - Ponte Suspensa

You will cross the suspension bridge exclusively with us!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Paiva walkway

You will walk the Paiva Walkways downstream.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Arouca

Lunch time at a local restaurant for a proper portuguese traditional meal!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Aveiro

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)!
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

Praia da Costa Nova

Discover a picturesque fishing village with the houses in bright colors!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Largo Actor Dias, União das freguesias de Cedofeita Santo Ildefonso Sé Miragaia São Nicolau e Vitória Porto Porto, Portugal, PT, 4000-098

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The meeting point is reference: Largo Actor Dias (next to Arnaldo Gama statue) - at 7:50AM sharp.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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