Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana

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About this activity

Visit the historic cities of Ouro Preto, considered a World Heritage Site, and Mariana, the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Visit churches and museums and get to know the traditions that tell the specifics and portray the customs and histories of each of these cities

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Round trip transportation to most downtown Belo Horizonte hotels

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to the visited atractions
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Optional tours

Itinerary

Centro Historico de Ouro Preto

3 hours

Ouro Preto is located 90 km from the capital at an altitude of 1130 meters above sea level. Considered a World Heritage Site, it has several historical attractions
Basilica of Nossa Senhora do Pilar

20 min Admission not included

Visit the church considered the 2nd richest in gold in the country
Church of Sao Francisco de Assis

20 min Admission not included

Check out this historical church, with art works by the famous brazilian sculptor and architect, Aleijadinho.
Stop 4

30 min Admission not included

Visit the beautiful church with emphasis on the Aleijadinho Museum
Museu da Inconfidencia

30 min Admission not included

Visit the Museum of Inconfidence, the second most visited museum in the country, being a thematic museum that reports on the origins of Ouro Preto as economy, social life, civil construction and the inconfidents.
Ouro Preto Theater

15 min Admission not included

Visit the Baroque theater which is the oldest operating theater in the Americas.
Mina de Ouro Santa Rita

20 min Admission not included

Among the several gold mines that exist in the city of Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, the Santa Rita Mine is one of the definitive highlights. This is one of the oldest gold mines in Minas Gerais, excavated with the suffering of the slaves still during the first gold cycle in the state.
Centro Historico de Mariana

3 hours

After visiting Ouro Preto, you will head to Mariana, city that is 20 minutes from Ouro Preto. It was the 1st Capital of the State and the first headquarters of the archbishopric of Minas Gerais.
Praca Minas Gerais

45 min Admission not included

Visit Minas Gerais Square, where the old Town Hall and Prison, São Francisco de Assis Church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church and Pelourinho are located.
Catedral Basilica da Se

20 min Admission not included

Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Life Residence
Hotel Financial
Savassi Hotel
Nacional Inn Belo Horizonte
Novo Hotel Barro Preto
Hotel Angely
Hotel Rodoviaria Belo Horizonte
Samba Belo Horizonte Centro

Round trip transportation to most downtown Belo Horizonte hotels
The hotels located within the Avenida do Contorno or Praça da Liberdade are the hotels in the central area of Belo Horizonte, contemplating the districts Centro, Lourdes, Funcionários, Savassi, Barro Preto, among others.
If your hotel is not inside this region, a meeting point will be provided. Please contact us to arrange the meeting point

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.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
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
We recommend using sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes.
Entrances to the churches and museums are optional. Ask your guide for more information.
Entrance to Casa dos Contos is free.
Minimum of 02 passengers per booking
To confirm the service, it is mandatory to send the following information:
- Full name, CPF (Brazilian tax identification number) of all passengers (if foreign, passport number).
- Mobile phone number with WhatsApp of the reservation holder.
- Name and address of the hotel where the passenger will be staying