Day Trip to Congonhas

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Day trip

Guide in: Portuguese

Description

Explore the city of the prophets with us on this excursion to Congonhas from Ouro Preto. We will see its most emblematic monuments and visit the museum.

Day Trip to Congonhas

At 9 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Ouro Preto and head to Congonhas. The minibus ride will take a little over an hour.

Upon arrival, we will walk through the charming streets of this town founded in the seventeenth century, viewing the facades of its colonial houses and the Passinhos, which are chapels depicting the Passion of Christ.

Next, we will visit the Sanctuary of the Good Jesus of Matosinhos, a World Heritage Site. The temple features 12 sculptures of Old Testament prophets at the entrance, created by Aleijadinho, recognized as exemplary Brazilian Baroque.

Our last stop will be the Congonhas Museum, where we will further explore the history of this town. The tour concludes at 1 pm, with return to your hotel.

Kids Under 7 Years Old

Kids under 7 must use an adapted car seat.
If you do not have your own, you will need to rent one on the day of the activity.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by bus or minibus
Portuguese–speaking guide

What's not included

Admission tickets: 10BRL per person

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Ouro Preto at the designated time. The local tour company will get in touch with you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time, as it may vary depending on weather conditions and the location of your accommodation. Please be ready and waiting at the hotel reception 10 minutes ahead of time.

Entrance fees not included

Please note that entrance fees to the museums are not included. To get in, you'll have to pay approximately 10BRL per person on the day of the activity.