Paraty City Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

Follow an experienced guide for a 2-hour city sightseeing tour of Paraty—a Portuguese colonial town along the Gold Trail (Caminho do Ouro). You’ll walk cobbled streets in the historic center, open only to bicycles and pedestrian traffic. View churches, museums and colonial homes in the charming town, situated on the Bay of Ilha Grande along Brazil’s Costa Verde (Green Coast). Choose between a private option with bilingual guide or shared tour with portuguese speaking guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

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

What is included

Included

Included: Private or shared tour
Included: Local bilingual guide (private option only)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to attractions
Not included: Food and Beverages
Not included: Roundtrip Hotel Transfer
Not included: Possible visitation fees at tourist attractions

Itinerary

Centro Historico

Passing by

After your guide picks you up at your hotel in Paraty, embark on a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the colonial city with your small group. Your guide will point out the town's preserved 18th-century architecture, which together forms a National Historic Monument in Brazil. Be sure to keep your camera at the ready for fantastic photo opportunities while you stroll along the cobblestone in the historic city center, which provides pedestrian-only access.
Casa da Cultura de Paraty

15 min Admission not included

Head to the Casa da Cultura (House of Culture), a colonial mansion housing a permanent exhibit that documents the local culture through photos and video. You’ll have great views of the town from this museum, which also holds replica displays of Paraty’s past. Hear legends of the gold and coffee trade as your guide explains Paraty’s history during the last few centuries.
First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

15 min Admission not included

Depending on which churches are open, you may also step foot inside the First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies, named after the town's patron saint. Originally built in the late 1700s, the building now houses art from both past and contemporary local artists.
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict

15 min Admission not included

Visit Baroque churches such as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, built by and for slaves in 1725, and admire the gilded wooden altars dedicated to St Benedict and St John.
Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores

15 min Admission not included

Visit the ancient and historical Nossa Senhora das Dores Chapel.
Igreja de Santa Rita

15 min Admission not included

Check out the historical building of the Santa Rita de Cassia Church
Paraty Religious Arts Museum

15 min Admission not included

Museum housed in a 1722 stone church with historical exhibits, including many religious artifacts.
Cachacaria Cana Caiana

15 min Admission not included

At the end of the walk, stop for tasting of cachaças and liqueurs (optional) at Cachaçarias in the Historic Center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

- There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point:
Agência Paraty Tours - Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ

End point

- There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point:
Agência Paraty Tours - Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees are not included in tour price and must be paid on the date of travel
Some churches may not be open on certain days during this tour; therefore they will only be visited if open on tour date
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point: Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ
The private option lasts for 2 hours and start time can be arranged anytime between 8 am and 5 pm.
The private option offers bilingual guides (english/spanish speaking)
The shared option departs at 9 am and 5:30 pm and lasts 1:30 hours.
The shared option offers portuguese speaking guide only.
Minimun of 02 people to carry out the tour

Options

Shared tour - morning

Shared: Shared tour led by a portuguese speaking guide

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Morning departure
Private with Bilingual Guide

Private option: Private option - up to 10 people - bilingual guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Shared tour - afternoon

Shared: Shared tour led by a portuguese speaking guide

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Afternoon departure