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Walking Tour del Rei

By Agência Walking Tour del-Rei
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $19 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Experience an immersion in the main sights; streets, churches, houses, monuments and museums! The purpose of this Tour is to present the city of São João del-Rei in a relaxed and engaging way, through a pleasant walk through the Historic Centre. Get to know the culture, knowledge, stories and curiosities that are behind this beautiful scenery of the “City of Bells”! (Limited vacancies).

Activity location

  • Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • Centro, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • R. Padre José Maria Xavier, 35
    • 35 Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • 36307-340, Centro, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Walking Tour del Rei
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 3:30 p.m.
Price details
CA $18.99 x 1 AdultCA $18.99
Total
Price is CA $18.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrella/rain (borrowed)
  • What's includedWhat's includedMineral water

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
  • 10m
Reception and welcome to participants. Delivery of bottle of mineral water. The Guide will make a brief explanation about the historical context of the formation of Arraial Novo de N. Sra. do Pilar, Vila e Cidade de São João del-Rei (arrival of the Bandeirantes, Guerra dos Emboabas, Quinto do Ouro, Estrada Real, Gentilico, passage of Emperor Dom Pedro II, Railway EFOM and some expressions).
Memorial Tancredo Neves
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
At this point the guide will talk about the life and career of President Tancredo de Almeida Neves.
Museu da FEB
  • 5m
Historical Museum on Brazil's participation in World War II and collection with many historical relics.
Teatro Municipal
  • 5m
Discover the history of the beautiful and historic Municipal Theatre of São João del-Rei.
Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava
  • 10m
After learning about attractions such as the Chain Bridge and the City Hall, as well as several other historical events, the guide will lead the participants to this manor house, which is of extreme historical and architectural relevance. It has features that make it different from others at that time and for this reason, in 1938 the Solar was listed by IPHAN, and is currently the Cultural Centre of the Federal University of São João del-Rei.
Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet and be impressed by one of the main colonial churches in the city!
Pelourinho (Pass by)
There, the guide will explain about the events of the Vila in the Colonial Period, as well as slavery and the Lei Aurea.
Igreja Nossa Senhora das Merces
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
After passing through Largo da Cruz/Passo da Paixão - Senhor dos Passos, and the House of Barão de Itambé, the guide will introduce you to the history of the Church of Nossa Senhora das Mercês, located in a higher part of the historic centre, which has an outstanding access staircase.
Paroquia da Catedral Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Great representative of Brazilian colonial art, containing rich decoration in gilded carving, paintings and statuary, the Basilica Cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Pilar was listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). Beautiful place to visit.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Pass by)
The collection of the Museum of Sacred Art consists of records of several important historical periods for the city of São João del-Rei and the state of Minas Gerais, such as the period of mining and the artistic production of the baroque and rococo styles.
Solar dos Lustosa Acupuntura (Pass by)
Our guide will tell the storey of the famous dentist Doctor Lustosa, who developed the famous toothache ointment.
Solar dos Neves (Pass by)
The history of the President of the Republic Tancredo Neves is mixed with the history of São João del-Rei itself. Passing by Sobrado Lustosa, discover where he lived between 1957 and 1985!
Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
With works started in 1708, the church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário is one of the oldest buildings in São João del Rei (MG)!
Rua das Casas Tortas
  • 5m
Close to Largo do Rosário, in one of the oldest streets in the city of São João Del Rei, on Rua Santo Antônio, discover the famous Rua das Casas Tortas.
Casa Barbara Heliodora
  • 5m
At that point where the heroine of Inconfidência Mineira Barbara Heliodora Guilhermina da Silveira was born, the guide will talk about the Conjuration Mineira of 1789.
Igreja de Sao Francisco de Assis
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Passing by the Conservatório de Música, the little street on Rua da Prata, the Casarão do Barão de São João del-Rei, Casa de Bárbara Heliodora and Casa Episcopal, get to know in depth the history of this Church, which began construction in 1774, is a one of the main landmarks of Brazilian colonial art, becoming famous for the beauty of its architecture, the richness of its carvings and its participation in the works of master Aleijadinho, author of the project. Here, the Walking Tour del-Rei ends.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • Centro, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLER. Padre José Maria Xavier, 35
    • 35 Rua Padre José Maria Xavier
    • 36307-340, Centro, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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