Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina

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Visit historical churches and colonial houses — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Historical railway to Morretes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get aboard the historic train to Morretes, a charming colonial town nestled between the mountains and the sea. Travel along the Paranaguá–Curitiba Railway, one of Brazil’s most scenic and impressive, built in the 19th century and inaugurated by Princess Isabel in 1884.

Enjoy breathtaking views as the train winds through lush mountains, crossing 41 bridges, 13 tunnels, and countless viaducts, including the iconic São João Bridge and Carvalho Viaduct. The journey offers a perfect mix of history, nature and engineering marvels — with waterfalls and valleys completing the unforgettable scenery.

Upon arrival in Morretes, stroll through its charming streets lined with colonial houses, craft markets, and historic churches. Then, indulge in a delicious lunch featuring typical regional cuisine, including the famous barreado, a local slow-cooked specialty.

Take your time to explore and soak in the authentic culture of this picturesque town on a full-day experience filled with history.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Tour Guide - Portuguese speaking
Included: Round trip transfer to most hotels in Curitiba
Included: Tickets to Train to Morretes, with onboard service
Included: City tour in Morretes and Antonina
Included: Snacks: Service on Board at the Train (snack and soft drink or bottled water included)
Included: Road transport from Morretes to Curitiba (van, bus or minibus)
Included: Visit to the Hisgeopar Theme Park
Included: Lunch: Relish the Barreado, a traditional and famous dish from the coast of Paraná, consisting of beef cooked slowly in a clay pot for many hours. Accompanied by rice, banana and cassava flour.

Not included

Not included: Beverages and dessert
Not included: Optional Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour leaves Curitiba hotels around 7:00am by bus and heads to the train station to get on board the train to Morretes City. You will travel through the centenary railway, built in the nineteenth century, inside the ecological reserve of Serra do Mar, in all its charm.
Ponte Sao Joao

Passing by

Take a historic train trip on the Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway, which had its inaugural trip made by Princess Isabel in 1884. The railway has more than 41 bridges, hundreds of pontoons, 13 tunnels and viaducts of great importance, such as Ponte São João and Viaduto do Carvalho among mountains and impressive valleys, adorned by rivers and waterfalls.
Veu de Noiva Waterfall

Passing by

Observed during the tour
Morretes

1 h 30 min

When arriving in the charming city of Morretes, you'll visit the historical side of the city with its colonial houses, craft Market and churches.
Nhundiaquara River

1 h 10 min Admission included

Following, you'll stop for lunch at the Nhundiaquara river banks to taste a Barreado (Traditional dish of Paraná). It consists of several cuts of beef slowly cooked over 12 hours on a clay pan. Manioc flour added with water is used to seal the pan, preventing steam from coming out. Once done the meat just falls apart. Served over rice and with sliced bananas, oranges and Manioc Flour. On the side, a Breaded Fish is also served. Simply irresistible.
Parana Encantado HISGEOPAR

30 min Admission included

It presents the history and geography of Paraná in miniature, all in motion! There are dozens of dolls that represent the colonizers, staging the entire work system in the period of the colonization of Paraná.

You will check out models of the main highlights of the Curitiba railroad to Morretes and a train with a locomotive. The Itaipu dam with an open and close system to show the before and after the flood of the Seven Falls, The Iguazu Falls and much more.
Antonina

20 min

Discover this charming and historic small town walking through streets and shore. Visit stores with a variety of products and artisanal sweets made with banana, a typical fruit of the region.
Estrada Da Graciosa

Passing by

At the end of the day, return by van to Curitiba along Estrada da Graciosa, one of the most picturesque in Brazil.

For your safety, in case of adverse weather conditions, the return will be made by the BR-277 road.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Nomaa Hotel
Mercure Curitiba Batel
Rockefeller by Slaviero Hoteis
Hara Palace Hotel
Hotel Deville Curitiba Batel
Condor Hotel
Bristol Upper Hotel
Grand Mercure Curitiba Rayon
Hotel Itamaraty
Mercure Curitiba Golden
Hotel Confiance Prime Batel
Aero Sleep

and 73 more pickup points

Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time.

Using your ticket

Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
Return is on bus by road on Estrada da Graciosa , expected to arrive in Curitiba at 4:30 p.m.
For your safety, in case of adverse weather conditions, the return will be made by the BR-277 road.
Barreado is slowly cooked in a clay pot for several hours, which makes the meat very soft) - served over rice and with sliced bananas, oranges and manioc flour. On the side, a breaded fish is also served
Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride. Customer must choose his prefered language at the moment of purchase. Available in Portuguese, English or Spanish
Please provide full name, birth date and Passport number for every passenger (if you are Brazilian, enter your ID or CPF). This information is necessary for the mandatory passenger listing required by ANTT

Options

Spanish Speaking - Train guide

Boutique - Spanish speaking: Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride.

Onboard Service: Includes a snack and unlimited drinks (water, tea, juice, soda, and beer).

Pickup included
Portuguese Speaking Guide

Touristic: Portuguese speaking guide during all the tour

Onboard Service: Includes a snack and one drink (bottled water or soft drink)

Pickup included
English Speaking - Train guide

Boutique - English Speaking: Bilingual guide available only in the carriage during the train ride.

Onboard Service: Includes a snack and unlimited drinks (water, tea, juice, soda, and beer).

Pickup included