Caxias do Sul Italian Immigration Tour

On this tour of Italian immigration in Caxias do Sul we'll visit key locations to learn about their legacy, such as the Immigrant Museum or the Bonnet Museum.

Caxias do Sul Italian Immigration Tour

Pickup will be at your hotel in Caxias do Sul at the scheduled time to start this tour through the history of Italian immigration in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

We will explore the arrival of Italian immigrants from Lombardy, Veneto or Tyrol during the second half of the 17th century and the formation of the first colonies.

Highlights include the historical insights in Galópolis neighbourhood and the Território Museum, which showcases old constructions and the figure of the Italian Hercules Galló.

The next stop will be the grotto of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes on the renowned Estrada do Imigrante, in a natural setting. Following this, we'll visit the Bonnet Museum, featuring period furniture and tools.

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

The tour will conclude with a return to your hotel, approximately six hours after the pickup.