Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ouro Preto February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ouro Preto](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Hotels.d500206.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ouro Preto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ouro-Preto.d500206.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ouro Preto Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ouro-Preto.d500206.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ouro Preto Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto.d500206.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Ouro Preto ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ouro Preto Types of activities Where to stay [Ouro Preto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto.dx500206) ![Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold in portuguese) is a major tourist destination and considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco because of its outstanding Baroque architect](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/3b8dd552-afb6-4aa0-aa28-4fb05e85fab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (Black Gold in portuguese) is a major tourist destination and considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco because of its outstanding Baroque architect](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/3b8dd552-afb6-4aa0-aa28-4fb05e85fab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#likealocal From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city. Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/af00b5a7-1010-4325-9d8c-94a31b58061b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gorgeous 1700s Architecture of Brazil #orbitztravel #jcmontecarlo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/3ffb2fb4-3bb4-4df1-9088-398f41b80aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wonderful #orbitztravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/26765b1d-9331-4d50-96a6-43d62f84372b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ouro Preto Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ouro Preto has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Ouro Preto is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ouro Preto to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Ouro Preto Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ouro Preto. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ouro Preto attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Ouro Preto | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Great Central Gold Mine](/things-to-do/great-central-gold-mine.a50877300.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Jardineira City Tour](/things-to-do/jardineira-city-tour.a48864705.activity-details)[Great Central Gold Mine](/things-to-do/great-central-gold-mine.a50877300.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Jardineira City Tour](/things-to-do/jardineira-city-tour.a48864705.activity-details)[Great Central Gold Mine](/things-to-do/great-central-gold-mine.a50877300.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ouro Preto --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ouro Preto ![#likealocal From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city. Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/af00b5a7-1010-4325-9d8c-94a31b58061b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church is just one of the places to see in Ouro Preto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Nossa-Senhora-Do-Carmo-Church-Ouro-Preto.d6098636.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dusk in Ouro Preto..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/3e73fb37-7552-41c0-b38c-dd2019e1dce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church Our Lady of Rosario dos Pretos Church is just one of the places to see in Ouro Preto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's waterfalls and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Our-Lady-Of-Rosario-Dos-Pretos-Church-Ouro-Preto.d6098640.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tiradentes Square You can learn about the history of Ouro Preto with a stop at Tiradentes Square. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Tiradentes-Square-Ouro-Preto.d6098634.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nossa Senhora do Pilar Church Nossa Senhora do Pilar Church is just one of the places to see in Ouro Preto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Nossa-Senhora-Do-Pilar-Church-Ouro-Preto.d6098638.Vacation-Attraction) #### Federal University of Ouro Preto Explore the campus of Federal University of Ouro Preto, during your trip to Ouro Preto. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Federal-University-Of-Ouro-Preto-Ouro-Preto.d553248621560560325.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museu da Inconfidencia You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museu da Inconfidencia during your travels in Ouro Preto. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Museu-Da-Inconfidencia-Ouro-Preto.d6098632.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estação Ecológica do Tripuí You can take time to visit Estação Ecológica do Tripuí during your travels to Ouro Preto. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/Estacao-Ecologica-Do-Tripui-Ouro-Preto.d553248621532466227.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ouro Preto Crafts Fair You can do some window-shopping at Ouro Preto Crafts Fair during your trip to Ouro Preto. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Crafts-Fair-Ouro-Preto.d700805284310904832.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum of Betrayal You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Betrayal in Ouro Preto. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Betrayal-Ouro-Preto.d553248621532466220.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Ouro Preto ![#likealocal Lavras Novas is a little town of Minas Gerais next to the historical city of Ouro Preto. The access is made by dirt road and the great attraction is the contact with nature. It has paradisiacal places, trails, waterfalls and it is possible to hire guided tours and 4x4 alternative transportation. It has simple and cozy inns and restaurants. And at night it is still possible to see a magnificent starry sky that is not found in the big cities! This is the “Valentine's #Waterfall”!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254447/38663cbf-4b32-45f0-b2e1-66e316580a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lavras Novas While visiting Lavras Novas, you might make a stop by sights like Lovers Waterfall and Tirolesa Zipline. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Lavras-Novas.dx6254447) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cachoeira do Campo You'll enjoy the museums and historic sites in Cachoeira do Campo. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa dos Contos or Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Cachoeira-Do-Campo.dx6339184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santo Antonio do Leite Santo Antonio do Leite might not have many top sights, but Casa dos Contos and Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Santo-Antonio-Do-Leite.dx6266637) ![#likealocal From afar you can see the imposing Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church, one of the main tourist attractions located in the central part of the city. Ouro Preto is a historic city full of cultural attractions. There you can find winding streets, centenary churches, old houses and many places that are part of the time of the discovery of Brazil. If you are passionate about history there is it possible to hire a guide and know details of each place visited and besides beautiful photos you will get out of there with amazing content!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500206/af00b5a7-1010-4325-9d8c-94a31b58061b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Antônio Dias If you're spending some time in Antônio Dias, Museu da Inconfidencia and Ouro Preto Crafts Fair are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Antonio-Dias.dx961389481362137088) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glaura While Glaura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa dos Contos and Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Glaura.dx6352205) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Amarantina Travelers like the museums in Amarantina, and Museu Das Reducoes is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Ouro-Preto-Amarantina.dx3000408256) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ouro Preto worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ouro Preto? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ouro Preto? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ouro Preto? ### What are some activities to do in Ouro Preto with kids? > - [Jardineira City Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jardineira-city-tour.a48864705.activity-details) > - [Great Central Gold Mine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/great-central-gold-mine.a50877300.activity-details) ### What to do in Ouro Preto for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ouro Preto? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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