Ouro Preto Private Tour

On the private tour of Ouro Preto, you'll explore this Brazilian colonial city's key attractions and baroque architecture with an English-speaking guide.

Description

You'll be picked up from your hotel for a private tour of Ouro Preto. The tour will delve into the city's history and culture, originally known as Vila Rica, significant along the gold route of Brazil.

Traveling by minibus, you'll visit notable landmarks, appreciating the city's baroque architecture in squares, fountains, bridges, and churches. Key stops include the Church of São Francisco de Assis, a masterpiece by Aleijadinho, the golden-hued Church of Pilar, and the Church of Carmo, with its Rococo style and intricate soapstone facade.

You'll also visit the Church of Santa Efigênia, along with the Chapel of Padre Faria, highlighting the region's artistic and religious heritage. The tour proceeds to Tiradentes Square and the Inconfidência Museum, where you'll learn about the local revolt against Portuguese colonial rule. Additional stops include the Municipal Theater and the Casa dos Contos Museum.

Furthermore, you'll explore an actual gold mine to understand the extraction process and its significance in Ouro Preto. The tour concludes with a visit to the Morro de São Sebastião viewpoint for panoramic city views before returning to your hotel, totaling about six and a half hours.

Benefits of a private tour

By reserving a private tour, you will have an exclusive English-speaking guide dedicated to your group, with potential cost savings if traveling with a large group.