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Districts of Ouro Preto and city of Congonhas

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Districts of Ouro Preto and city of Congonhas

About this activity

Ouro Preto, a symbolic city of Minas Gerais, where, through its wealth, beautiful Catholic temples, grand residences and public buildings were built, the vast majority today, transformed into Museums that tell a little of our rich history. Discover this collection with us, enrich your knowledge, enhance your culture. In this itinerary we will get to know the surroundings of Ouro Preto, UNESCO 1980, its districts, have a delicious breakfast in a beautiful inn, stroll through its alleys and alleys, passing by Cachoeira do Campo, arriving at the municipality's headquarters for shopping, visit internal to attractions and lunch. Continuing, we will visit the charming Lavras Novas, followed by a guided visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Congonhas, with a very rich collection, recognized by UNESCO since 1985, by Masters Antônio Francisco “Aleijadinho” and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Passing through stretches of Estrada Real, Caminhos Velho and Novo.

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At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
Portuguese
Operated by
Espinhaço Operadora Turística

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour guide
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Travel insurance for Brazilians

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fee to the attractions visited in the city of Ouro Preto.
  • Not included: Personal expenses.
  • Not included: Drinks during lunch.
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Santo Antonio do Leite

    50 min

    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.

  2. Ouro Preto

    1 h 30 min

    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.

  3. Lavras

    one hour

    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.

  4. Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo

    one hour

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • 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.

Pickup points

  • Ibis Budget Belo Horizonte Minascentro
  • Sul America Palace Hotel
  • Bourbon Hotel Belo Horizonte
  • Savassi Hotel
  • Hotel Madrid
  • Royal Design Savassi Hotel
  • Cheverny Apart Hotel
  • Hotel Turista
  • Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
  • Hotel Metropole
  • Matiz Square Belo Horizonte
  • Guanabara Hotel

and 57 more pickup points

Please be at the hotel reception 10 minutes before departure for the tour. Identity document with CPF or passport to take during the tour. Show the virtual voucher to the Tourist Guide before boarding. Use of mask.

Using your ticket

Show the virtual voucher to the Tourist Guide at the time of boarding. Arrive 10 minutes earlier at the meeting point at the hotel reception.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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