Caxias do Sul Italian Immigration Tour

Caxias do Sul Italian Immigration Tour

On this tour of Italian immigration in Caxias do Sul, we will explore significant sites that reflect the contributions of Italian immigrants, including the Immigrant Museum and the Bonnet Museum.

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Caxias do Sul at the scheduled time, delving into the history of Italian immigration in Rio Grande do Sul.

Participants will learn about the arrival of Italian immigrants from regions such as Lombardy, Veneto, and Tyrol in the second half of the 17th century, and the establishment of the first colonies.

We will visit notable locations including the Galópolis neighbourhood and the Território Museum, which features historical constructions and showcases the life of Italian Hercules Galló.

Next, we will stop at the grotto of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes on the scenic Estrada do Imigrante. Following this, a visit to the Bonnet Museum will provide insights into the furniture and tools from that era.

After lunch, we will head to the National Museum of the Immigrant, established in 1954, which details the settlers' journey to Brazil.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel approximately six hours after pickup.