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From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro
- Pickup from your hotel
- Commentary in English throughout
- About 8 hours in all
What you actually do
This is an 8-hour guided day trip run by Detours Porto. You start from Porto and the route reaches the 516 Arouca Bridge, the Paiva Walkways and Aveiro. The operator runs it in English and Portuguese, and states a guide in English. It is for travellers who want those stops in one run.
A look inside From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro. What you see on the day follows the weather and the season.
- Operator
- Detours Porto
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Starts from
- Porto
- Group
- group
- Guiding
- no guide listed
- In English
- yes
- Pickup from your hotel
- yes
- Price
- from €109
- Rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings
What your booking covers, what it does not, and what remains open
Each item is included, not included, or not stated. Not stated means open, not excluded, so it is worth asking before you book.
| Item | Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to the site | not stated | admission not stated |
| Pickup from your hotel | included | Your hotel pickup is arranged, so the day starts at your door. |
| Food on the tour | included | Included. |
Admission to the site
- Status
- not stated
- What it means for you
- admission not stated
Pickup from your hotel
- Status
- included
- What it means for you
- Your hotel pickup is arranged, so the day starts at your door.
Food on the tour
- Status
- included
- What it means for you
- Included.
What you pay, and what is extra
The entry price is from 109 EUR. In the day-trips-from-Porto category, that ranks 40 of 72 by price, mid-field in a group whose range runs from 19 to 699 EUR. Food is explicitly included, and that places the tour in a minority: only 14 other listings in this group of 71 say the same.
Hotel pickup is explicitly included. Free cancellation is offered.
Price compared with comparable choices
This starting price sits alongside 4 of the top-rated tours in its group; the highlighted bar is this one.
The price shown is the cheapest bookable option; the one you need may cost more.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva W… | From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyon… | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park… | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park… | From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 109 EUR | 97 EUR | 109 EUR | 104 EUR | 107 EUR |
Side by side with 4 similar tour options
Every one of the 5 is drawn from “Day trips from Porto”, with this option highlighted and the rest the best-reviewed there.
The one we'd pick
Price
from €109
from €97
from €109
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Duration
8 hours
6 hours
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10 hours
Guide
Live tour guide (English, Portuguese)
Live tour guide (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish)
Live tour guide (English)
Live tour guide (English)
Pickup
Pickup included
Pickup included
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Cancellation
Free cancellation
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Free cancellation
Free cancellation
| Rating | Duration | Guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overallFrom Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and … | ★ 4.8(85) | 8 h | Live |
| From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip | ★ 5.0(455) | 6 h | Live |
| From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour … | ★ 4.9(455) | 10 h | Live |
| From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with … | ★ 4.9(1,306) | 10 h | Live |
The order follows how many reviews each has, never the commission, and each column comes from the same fields, so the comparison holds.
How many ratings each one has
The count of ratings comes first, the score in brackets after it, because a score alone says little without the people standing behind it.
Under about ten ratings, the score is as much about chance as about the experience itself.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge,… (4.8) | From Porto: Gerês National Par… (5.0) | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Natio… (4.9) | From Porto: Peneda-Gerês Natio… (4.9) | From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walk… (4.9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 85 | 455 | 455 | 1,306 | 1,918 |
How far to trust the rating
The tour holds 4.8 from 85 reviews, which ranks 31 of 72 by number of reviews in its day-trips-from-Porto category. That is a strong score on a moderate evidence base. The rank matters as much as the 4.8: many listings in the category have more reviews behind them, so read this as a well-rated choice with fewer ratings behind it, not as a deeply proven one.
Places on the day tour, one by one
The stops come in the order the day usually runs, each with what is there and the figures behind it; the data sheet holds the rest.
Pickup where you are staying
You are collected where you are staying, and the stated duration counts from that point.
Porto
- Population of Porto231,800Wikidata
- Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
- Municipal tourist tax per night3 EURCâmara Municipal do Porto
- Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour1.4 EURMetro do Porto
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 1996UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Aveiro
- Urban train Porto São Bento to Aveiroabout 1 h 15 min, 3.95 EUR singleporto-north-portugal.com
- Moliceiro boat ride on the canals45 min, about 14 EUR adultTurismo in Aveiro
- Local sweetovos moles: egg yolk and sugar in wafer shellsTravel Curious
- Distance from Porto57 kmporto-north-portugal.com
A stop on this list is a place you visit, not a promise of how long you stay.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
The month-by-month average high and low, so you can pick the right time to visit.
Daily highDaily low
Long-term monthly averages; the forecast for your date will be more precise.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
The best time to go
The monthly temperatures matter because this is a long day. July and August are the hotter months, with highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) and lows around 16 °C (61 °F). January is the cooler month, with highs of 14 °C (57 °F) and lows of 5 °C (41 °F).
May and October sit in between, with highs around 20 °C (68 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) and lows around 12 °C (54 °F). On a day of this length you meet both the daily high and the low, so the shoulder months are the gentler choice if you do not want heat or cold at either end of the day.
The full data sheet
Each row carries its source in the last column, and nothing is filled in by guesswork.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The tour27 | ||
| Title | From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Operator | Detours Porto | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Product number | 130068 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Departure point | Porto | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Duration | 8 hours | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Multi-day | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price | €109 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price in local currency | about 109 EUR | Rate 1.00 EUR to the EUR |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Number of ratings | 85 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Rank within its group | 25 of 72 in “Day trips from Porto” | Own analysis: score weighted by the number of ratings |
| Admission to the site | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Food on the tour | included | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Pickup from your hotel | included | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Kind of guiding | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guiding languages | English, Portuguese | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guide speaks English | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Bookable privately | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Small group | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Group form | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Priority entry | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Suitable for wheelchair users | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Free cancellation | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Cancellation deadline | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Basis in the catalogue | not stated | Own check of the catalogue fields |
| Photos | 5 photos | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Data as of | August 2026 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Porto100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
| Aveiro62 | ||
| Coordinates of Aveiro, Portugal | 40.63889, -8.65528 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Aveiro, Portugal | 78,450 · As of 2011. | Wikidata |
| Area of Aveiro, Portugal | 197.58 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Aveiro, Portugal | 25 m | Wikidata |
| Average daily high in January | 14.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 6.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 132.7 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in January | 12.7 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 7.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 87 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in February | 9.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 9.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 81.3 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in March | 8.9 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.6 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 10.9 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 95.5 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in April | 10.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 13.1 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 75 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in May | 8.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 22.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 27.9 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in June | 4 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 24 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 16.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 11.6 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in July | 2.3 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 24.5 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 16.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 19.9 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in August | 2.4 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 23.7 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 51.3 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in September | 5.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 21.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 13.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 132.4 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in October | 10.8 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.3 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 10 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 134.7 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in November | 12 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 15.4 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 7.8 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 126.1 mm · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Days with rain in December | 11.2 days · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3 °C · Station: Aveiro, 1991–2020 normals. The weather box cites: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera | Wikipedia |
| Distance from Porto | 57 km | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Urban train Porto São Bento to Aveiro | about 1 h 15 min, 3.95 EUR single · Zone 9, children 2.00 EUR, no return tickets, Siga card 0.50 EUR. At least two an hour on weekdays, one an hour at weekends. Express trains from Campanhã take 54-60 min at 13.00 EUR (IC) or 16.10 EUR (AP). | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Walk from Aveiro station to the historic centre | 1 km · Along Avenida Dr. Lourenço Peixinho. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Moliceiro boat ride on the canals | 45 min, about 14 EUR adult · Child 7 EUR when booked ahead; operators vary. Moliceiros were once used to harvest seaweed. | Turismo in Aveiro |
| Boat rides cover | the four main canals of the city | Aveiro Moments |
| Local sweet | ovos moles: egg yolk and sugar in wafer shells | Travel Curious |
| Time to see Aveiro | about 3 hours, plus 30 min for a boat ride | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Road distance from Porto | 75.2 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Porto | 54 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
What happens on the day
On arrival, you are at the stops named for the tour. The bridge and walkways are where weather has a strong effect on the day. Rain or heat can change how the walking feels, and the season you choose is the main way to manage that.
Who this suits, and who it doesn't
This tour suits travellers who can handle the day's walking and sightseeing and want the bridge, walkways and Aveiro in one outing. It does not suit travellers who need wheelchair access, since the operator states it is not wheelchair accessible. If you want a shorter active day, the Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip runs 6 hours from 97 EUR and holds 5.0 from 455 ratings.
If you want a 10-hour day on the Aveiro and Paiva route, the Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour runs from 107 EUR and holds 4.9 from 1,918 ratings.
Other tours like this one
Close alternatives: the same starting point first, then the same places, then a similar length. Each comes with the same facts and data sheet, so you can compare before you book.
From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour
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From Porto: Aveiro Boat, Paiva Suspension Bridge & Walkways
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From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour
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Common questions
Do I pay admission on top?
It is not specified. Open-air stops cost nothing; ask the operator if the route includes a museum, a tower or a lodge.
How long does the tour last?
It lasts 8 hours from the start, not counting your way to the meeting point.
Is the guiding in English?
Yes, English is one of the guiding languages.
Where is the full information on the tour?
For every fact about the tour, the places it visits and the climate, the data sheet above lists each item with its source and offers a CSV download.
Is the rating worth relying on?
4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings is a solid basis, so yes, the rating gives a fair summary.
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Sources
All figures above come from these sources, and the data sheet identifies the source of each row.
- 1GetYourGuide partner catalogue: From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge, Paiva Walkways and Aveiro accessed 2026-08-04Title, duration, what is included, languages, cancellation terms, rating, number of ratings and starting price.
- 2Exchange-rate record accessed 2026-09-15{base} prices with a rough {dest} equivalent at the dated rate.
- 3Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 4Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 6Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 7Which? accessed 2026-09-15
- 8Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 9porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 10Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
- 11Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17
- 12ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
- 13Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 14Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17
- 15Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
- 16Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
- 17Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
- 18Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 19Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
- 20GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17
- 21Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
- 22STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18
- 23Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
- 24Museus e Monumentos de Portugal accessed 2026-09-18
- 25Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 26Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 27porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 28Turismo in Aveiro accessed 2026-09-15
- 29Aveiro Moments accessed 2026-09-15
- 30Travel Curious accessed 2026-09-15
- 31porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 32OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM accessed 2026-09-15
- 33Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 34Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 35UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 36porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15