Arouca 516 Tour: Porto's Best Day Trip

Experience the thrill of walking across the Arouca Suspension Bridge and exploring the Paiva Walkway on this day tour from Porto. Enjoy local specialties, breathtaking views, and a delicious lunch along the way. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arouca - This charming town is renowned for its monastery and traditional sweets crafted from ancient monastic recipes.
    During the stop en route to the 516 Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkways, it’s highly recommended to sample these sweets to boost your energy for the hike!
  • Paiva Walkway - Delight in the 8 km trek along the Paiva River while…
What's Included
  • 516 Suspension Bridge Tickets
  • Paiva Walkways Tickets
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the ultimate day tour from Porto to the Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge.
Enjoy a convenient pick-up from central Porto and head directly to Arouca.
Upon arrival in Arouca, take a short break to savor the local delicacies before embarking on an adventure across the 516 Arouca bridge and its scenic walkways.
Approximately 20 minutes after leaving…

Location
Arouca
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(656 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Amandapg7583vx
Apr 28, 2026
So worth it!! - This was everything I hoped for and more. We were picked up right by our AirBNB by Teresa. From the start she was fantastic. We had 8 people from four different countries in our group. By the end we were all friends. We started with a delightful treat in a lovely cafe on the way to the Paiva step and suspension bridge. Walking across the bridge was amazing and then we had a downhill (485 stairs) stroll through the gorge. We had an authentic Portuguese lunch in a lovely cafe and then we headed down to the Atlantic Ocean. The gondola tour through the city of Aveiro was excellent and standing on the beach was amazing. Throughout the trip Teresa fills us in on all the local history, sites and many jokes. I highly recommend this excursion.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Eileen_p
Apr 19, 2026
Loved this outing to... - Loved this outing to Pavia walkways, the suspension bridge, and Arouca. The scenery was breathtaking and walking the pathways was just what we needed after many days of city activities. Our guide, Bea, was fantastic, so informative and likeable. Our lunch was spectacular, and because part of the pathways were closed due to damage, we visited the stunning Monastery of Saint Mary of Arouca instead. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Bea as your guide.
Review provided by Viator
Usef77
Apr 15, 2026
Worth to hike and amazing views - I had a chance to go to Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead and 516 Arouca Bridge with Detours. It was a one day great journey. Our tour guide, Teresa, was amazing and full of energy. I really enjoyed and I really recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Decthewreck
Apr 11, 2026
Great day out at the bridge and monastery - Lovely day out with Miguel. Bridge is stunning and the walk down to vau really nice. Lunch was lovely too.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
P4905xggeorgiam
Apr 4, 2026
Fun day in Arouca and Aveira - Daniel was very friendly knowledgeable as well as supportive during our journey. He provided consistent guidance throughout the day on meeting times and locations.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Joselb2400up
Apr 4, 2026
Everything spectacular - Our tour has been perfect from start to finish, and much of it we owe to our guide Daniel. Their close treatment, explanations and way of transmitting made the experience even more special. Everything was very well organized, without rush but taking advantage of every moment. The visits were truly unforgettable, full of details and curiosities that make a difference. In addition, the food in the typical Portuguese restaurant was spectacular: everything was great and allowed us to enjoy even more of the local culture. Definitely a highly recommended experience. Thanks, Daniel!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
706lyndsayg
Mar 30, 2026
Awesome day trip - Raquel was an amazing guide. We were in Portugal with our family plus our friends family. She drove us to the walkways, stayed positive when we got cranky, and was an overall delight to have with us for this day trip. I also cannot say enough amazing things about the lunch after our long hike!! It hit the spot and the food was delicious. Raquel is the best guide, 10/10 would recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amsterdam
Mar 13, 2026
Great views! - Great tour! Love the views from the bridge. Teresa was so great. Love her. Definitely recommend as a day trip.
Review provided by Viator
Coastal277572
Mar 7, 2026
Great day trip to Aruca - Our day trip to Aruca was fantastic. It was better than we could have imagined. Our lunch was spectacular as well. Our trip was informative and beautiful. Our guides were like family we had known for years. We would reccommend this trip be at the top of your travelling list of "To do's".
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kaleigh_r
Mar 3, 2026
A great hike across the... - A great hike across the suspension bridge and through the pathways. It was beautiful. We also thoroughly enjoyed the lunch, which allowed us to experience authentic portugese food in a small village. While we couldn't do the full hike, due to wild-fire damage, we were able to tour a convent and we were provided with information about the lives of those who lived there. Overall, a great experience!
Review provided by Viator
From $123
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).