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From Porto: Full-Day Paiva Walkways Tour

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44 reviews

Activity provider: Detours Porto
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    From Porto: Full-Day Paiva Walkways Tour

    Activity provider: Detours Porto
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    From US$ 93.83 per person

    Get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe. The Paiva Walkways follows the Paiva River path for 8 kilometers providing glorious views for an amazing connection with nature. A delightful typical lunch will be included.

    About this activity

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    Duration 8 hours
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    Skip the line through express security check
    Live tour guide
    English, Portuguese
    Pickup included
    Centrally located accommodation in Porto.
    Small group
    Limited to 12 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy a 8 kilometer hike along the most beautiful walkway in Portugal
    • Taste the wonderful typical Portuguese cuisine at the end of your activity
    • Learn about Portuguese countryside lifestyle along the way
    • Make your time worthwhile with a convenient pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
    Full description
    Begin your day with a convenient pick-up from your hotel followed by a 1.5-hour drive to the start of this great trail. Your personal guide will give you great insights about life in Portugal and ways and traditions of making the way to the Paiva Walkway go by in a flash. The hike along the river will be filled with geologic, natural and archeological interest located in the most beautiful locations.  After this 3-hour hike, a great lunch will be required and there is nowhere better to have a great lunch than in this region. Taste the best meat in Portugal at Alvarenga, famous for its 'posta arouquesa,' a delightful piece of grilled beef that will make you regain all your stamina. End your day with a tasting of a typical local liquor called Pinguça. Experience the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer.
    Includes
    • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in central Porto
    • Entrances to the Paiva Walkways
    • Insurance
    • Typical regional lunch - Posta Arouquesa DOP
    • Water
    • Pinguça - local liquor tasting
    • 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge Tickets
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • People with heart problems
    • Wheelchair users
    • People with respiratory issues
    • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    What to bring

    • Sun hat
    • Hiking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Comfortable clothes

    Know before you go

    • This tour requires hiking 8-kilometer with a section that includes stairs
    • Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available. Please mention any dietary requirements at check out
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 44 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Safety
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    The drivers were punctual and courteous. Nice midway coffee break.! The walkway and bridge spectacular. The lunch was out of this world regarding flavors and quantity. The restaurant served a feast representative of typical cousine. - appreciated after a few hours of walking. Maybe this could be done for less money, if you had your own transportation. But the convenience and hospitality - worth it..5 stars

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    June 24, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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    The hike and the meal were both fantastic! We loved it and had a beautiful day, despite a little bit of rain. The meal was pretty amazing, and we thought the trip was a great value and a wonderful way to spend a day. Be aware, you probably will not be able to go on the extension bridge on this trip, because you have to buy separate tickets for that in advance for a particular time, and you can't guarantee you'll be able to arrive at the bridge at an exact time. Also, we had a 77-year-old in our group and she found the hike pretty challenging but made it through.

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    February 15, 2022

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    10/10!!!! I spent the day with Fonzie and Carolina. I was lucky enough to have a solo tour. Honestly was the best day. The steps are hard, not gonna lie but the view is worth it, the bridge is wonderful. If you are scared of heights, do it anyway. Fonzie was full of interesting information about Portugal and about the trek itself, like about the river and the history. (I wasn’t expecting that, I thought we were just walking, nope, my guy had knowledge to share). Then we went to the restaurant to eat. Hands down the best food Iv had in a long time. Again was not expecting 3 course meal but there was a cheese board, wonderful main meal and delicious dessert. This whole day was 10/10 and I have to say a massive thank you to Fonzie and Carolina because they really out did themselves. So for me 10/10!

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    February 4, 2022

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