Ouro Preto Tour

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Guided tours and free tours

Guía en: Portugués

Descripción

On this tour of Ouro Preto, we will explore the history of this city, integral to Brazilian independence, highlighting its churches, museums, and the gold rush era.

Ouro Preto Tour

The tour begins at 9 am with a hotel pickup in Ouro Preto. We will visit the main monuments of the city, uncovering its secrets.

Ouro Preto, originally known as Vila Rica, was significantly impacted by the gold rush of the 18th century. During our walk through the historic center, we will visit three notable religious buildings, starting with the Church of San Francisco, designed by renowned baroque artist Antônio Francisco Lisboa.

We will also observe the intricate interior of the Pilar church and visit the Carmo church. Additionally, we will enter the Oratory Museum, which showcases over 150 religious images from the 17th to 20th centuries.

A lunch break will be provided at a restaurant of your choice.

Post-lunch, we will head to the Inconfidência Museum to discuss the 1789 revolt aimed at achieving Brazilian independence from Portugal, coinciding with the French Revolution.

The tour concludes at 4 pm with a drop-off at your hotel in Ouro Preto.

Kids Under 7 Years Old

Children under 7 must use an adapted car seat.
If you don't have one, you will need to rent it on the day of the activity.

Qué incluye

Hotel pickup and return transfer by minibus or bus
Portuguese–speaking guide

Qué no incluye

Entrance fees: 10BRL per person
Food and drinks

Política de cancelación

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (hora local)

Accesibilidad

Not wheelchair accessible.

Información importante

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Ouro Preto at the indicated time. The local proider will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time, as this may vary depending on weather conditions and the location of your accommodation. Please be ready 10 minutes before the tour.

Entrance fees not included

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