Ouro Preto & Mariana Tour

A World Heritage City and the former capital of Minas Gerais feature in this tour of Ouro Preto and Mariana. We'll see impressive baroque churches, visit two historical museums and enjoy unforgettable views of the mountains surrounding these towns.

Ouro Preto & Mariana Tour

After picking you up at your hotel at 8:30 am, we'll start a tour of Ouro Preto to discover all the charms of this World Heritage City.

We'll first visit the church of San Francisco, a symbol of this historic town. While we admire its façade and walk through its chapels, we'll reveal the secrets of this work by Aleijadinho, a prominent figure of the baroque style in Minas Gerais.

Afterwards, we'll go to the Carmo church and visit the Inconfidência Museum. This exhibition will delve into the past of Ouro Preto, detailing its founding in the 18th century and its history as Vila Rica. Before leaving the city, we'll visit the Oratory Museum, which houses many valuable pieces of art.

You'll have an hour and a half of free time for lunch before boarding the minibus to Mariana. Welcome to this ancient capital of Minas Gerais!

We'll visit the Minas Gerais square, offering a panoramic view of the colonial houses and surrounding mountains of Mariana.

During the guided tour of Mariana, we'll see the churches of Carmen and San Francisco, the Town Hall, and other iconic buildings, including the exterior of the Pelourinho. The tour concludes at 5:30 pm, followed by a drop-off back at your hotel in Ouro Preto.