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

The tour begins with hotel pickup at 8:30 am. We will start in Ouro Preto, exploring its attractions.

First, we will visit the church of San Francisco, notable for its baroque style crafted by Aleijadinho. Following this, we will proceed to the Carmo church and the Inconfidência Museum, learning about the history of Ouro Preto from its founding in the 18th century as Vila Rica. Before leaving the city, we will visit the Oratory Museum, which houses significant art pieces.

An hour and a half of free time will be allocated for lunch before boarding a minibus to Mariana.

In Mariana, we will visit Minas Gerais square for a panoramic view of the colonial architecture and surrounding mountains.

The guided tour will include visits to the churches of Carmen and San Francisco, the Town Hall, and notable buildings, including the exterior of the Pelourinho, a site of historical penalties during colonial times.

The tour concludes at 5:30 pm with drop-off at your hotel in Ouro Preto.