Duration
3:00 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Climb to the top of Oporto’s iconic Arrabida Bridge for thrilling city and river panoramas.
Soak up the sights as you ride through the city centre to Ribeira, for a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed maze of medieval alleys that zigzags down to the Douro River. When you reach the colourful houses and hole-in-the-wall tascas (taverns) on the promenade, you’ll get amazing views of the impressive Ponte de Dom Luís I. Then enjoy a completely different perspective from the top of the 65-meter-high Arrábida Bridge. Pop on the safety gear and clip onto safety cable, and begin your thrilling 262-step climb! From the top, the views of Porto, Gaia, and the Douro Estuary are breath taking.
At a glance*
Duration: Half-day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By foot
Why Book? To soak up breath-taking views after a thrilling climb to the top of the 65-meter-high Arrábida bridge.
Itinerary*
Depart the ship> Guided walk to the Douro River > Arrábida Bridge climb > Return to the ship
What's included*
Local guide
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This excursion will operate on foot. The tour is recommended only for those in good physical condition. Pregnant women and children may not participate. Loose items of clothing are not permitted on the Bridge. Guests are required to undergo an alcohol breath test. Your visit will start with a safety briefing before being harnessed to safety rails by sliding cables. Guests are required to wear trousers due to the harness. Personal cameras, mobile phones and video equipment are not permitted on the climb. The bridge climb takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Flat, enclosed walking shoes are essential.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.