Ouro Preto Tour: Explore UNESCO Sites and the Historical Town of Minas Gerais
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Embark on a captivating tour of Ouro Preto, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Minas Gerais. Explore historical landmarks, museums, and picturesque districts while immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of the region.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santo Antonio do Leite - We will enjoy a delicious breakfast at an inn in this delightful district of Santo Antônio do Leite. Farm stuff, the delicacies produced at the inn or in the district, all handmade, made with time, love and dedication.
  • Ouro Preto - Free time at Tiradentes Square, the city’s main square. You can visit the Museum of Inconfidência, Casa de Tomás Antônio Gonzaga, São Francisco de Assis Church and Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church. See the shops, shop for handicrafts or stones, at the artisan chocolate shop, try cachaças, mustards, jellies, eat ice cream. All within the time stipulated by the Guide to stay in place. Usually 1:30 stay.
  • Lavras - Most charming district in the city of Ouro Preto. We will have free time to get to know a little bit of the place that is in the middle of Estrada Real, Caminho Novo, has craft shops, bars, the Igreja Matriz. One hour of stay in place.
  • Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo - Guided Tour to the Bom Jesus do Matozinhos Sanctuary, the Chapels that represent the passion of Christ, where you can find the largest collection dedicated to the great Mestre Antônio Francisco “Aleijadinho” in the area of sculpture and carving, and the Master in the area of painting and gilding Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Also visit the prophets made in soapstone that are in the churchyard. The Church on the outside and inside, with a wealth of details, the attached Chapel and the Ex-Voting Room.
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Travel insurance for Brazilians
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee to the attractions visited in the city of Ouro Preto.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Drinks during lunch.
Additional Information

Ouro Preto, an emblematic city in Minas Gerais, stands as a testament to our rich history, with its magnificent Catholic churches, grand houses, and public structures that are mostly converted into museums today. Join us in exploring this treasury of cultural wealth and broaden your horizons. Our itinerary includes exploring the vicinity of Ouro Preto, a UNESCO site since 1980, and its districts. Enjoy a savory breakfast at a picturesque inn, wander through its narrow streets, past Cachoeira do Campo, and onto the city’s central area for a shopping break, sightseeing, and a meal. The journey will continue to the endearing Lavras Novas and later, a guided tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Congonhas, housing a valuable collection and recognized as a UNESCO heritage site since 1985. Artworks by renowned masters Antônio Francisco ‘Aleijadinho’ and Manoel da Costa Ataíde can be expected. Our route will take you across the picturesque stretches of Estrada Real, Caminhos Velho and Novo.

Location
MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal
Praça da Liberdade
I will be facing this museum. Very well located, location is well signposted, very well secured. You can get there on foot, by bus, by bicycle, by taxi, by car by application.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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