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Ouro Preto Tour

Ouro Preto

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Minas Gerais

Description

🏛️ Ouro Preto, Colonial Heritage & Baroque Art

Step back in time and explore Brazil’s most famous colonial town.Immerse yourself in the rich history, dramatic architecture, and vibrant culture of Ouro Preto. From stunning Baroque churches and historic museums to local artisan markets and panoramic viewpoints, experience the heart of Minas Gerais with seamless departure directly from SKEMA.

🌟 Tour HighlightsBaroque Masterpieces:

Visit iconic churches including Igreja do Pilar and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, home to works by Aleijadinho.

Colonial History: Explore historic landmarks like Casa dos Contos and Praça Tiradentes, the epicenter of Brazil's Inconfidência movement.

Artisanal Culture: Shop for unique handmade souvenirs at the famous Soapstone Craft Market (Feira de Pedra Sabão).

Breathtaking Views: Capture stunning landscape photos from the Getúlio Vargas Viewpoint.

🎒 What’s Included

✅ Round-Trip Transportation: Comfortable transport with full assistance (Pick-up & Drop-off at SKEMA).

✅ Guided Cultural Experience: Expert guidance through historic streets, museums, and Baroque churches.

✅ Historical Context: In-depth insights into Brazil's colonial era and gold rush history.

⏱️ Itinerary

08:30 Departure from meeting point
10:30 Arrival in Ouro Preto
10:30 - 12:30 West Circuit Tour: Igreja do Pilar, Getúlio Vargas Viewpoint & Casa dos Contos

12:30 – 13:30 Traditional Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Tiradentes Square: Museum of Inconfidência, N. S. do Carmo Church & Monument
14:30 – 16:00 East Circuit & Market: Soapstone Market, São Francisco Church & Aleijadinho House
16:00Departure back to Belo Horizonte
18:00 Arrival

👥 Group Size: Min. 4 | Max. 6 people

📍 Route Breakdown

🗺️ West Circuit (Morning)
Igreja do Pilar: One of Brazil’s most gold-adorned Baroque churches.
Getúlio Vargas Viewpoint: Panoramic view over Ouro Preto's sea of hills.
Casa dos Contos: Important colonial tax house and museum.

🏛️ Tiradentes Square (Midday)
Museum of Inconfidência: Historic museum dedicated to the 1789 independence movement.
Igreja N. S. do Carmo: Iconic Rococo architecture overlooking the square.
Tiradentes Monument: Landmark dedicated to Brazil’s national hero.

🎨 East Circuit & Artisans (Afternoon)
Soapstone Craft Market (Feira de Pedra Sabão): Traditional outdoor market featuring hand-carved soapstone items.
Igreja São Francisco de Assis: Aleijadinho’s ultimate architectural and artistic masterpiece.
Casa de Aleijadinho: Historical site honoring Minas Gerais' most legendary sculptor.

👥 Group Size: Min. 4 | Max. 6 people