Discover the charm of Paraty, a Portuguese colonial town along the Gold Trail. Explore cobbled streets, visit churches and museums, and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery on this 2-hour city sightseeing tour.
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Centro Historico - After your guide picks you up at your hotel in Paraty, embark on a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the colonial city with your small group. Your guide will point out the town’s preserved 18th-century architecture, which together forms a National Historic Monument in Brazil. Be sure to keep your camera at the ready for fantastic photo opportunities while you stroll along the cobblestone in the historic city center, which provides pedestrian-only access.
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Casa da Cultura de Paraty - Head to the Casa da Cultura (House of Culture), a colonial mansion housing a permanent exhibit that documents the local culture through photos and video. You’ll have great views of the town from this museum, which also holds replica displays of Paraty’s past. Hear legends of the gold and coffee trade as your guide explains Paraty’s history during the last few centuries.
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First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies - Depending on which churches are open, you may also step foot inside the First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies, named after the town’s patron saint. Originally built in the late 1700s, the building now houses art from both past and contemporary local artists.
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict - Visit Baroque churches such as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, built by and for slaves in 1725, and admire the gilded wooden altars dedicated to St Benedict and St John.
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Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores - Visit the ancient and historical Nossa Senhora das Dores Chapel.
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Igreja de Santa Rita - Check out the historical building of the Santa Rita de Cassia Church
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Paraty Religious Arts Museum - Museum housed in a 1722 stone church with historical exhibits, including many religious artifacts.
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Cachacaria Cana Caiana - At the end of the walk, stop for tasting of cachaças and liqueurs (optional) at Cachaçarias in the Historic Center.
- Private or shared tour
- Local bilingual guide (private option only)
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Food and Beverages
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfer
- Possible visitation fees at tourist attractions
Join an expert guide for a 2-hour city tour of Paraty, a Portuguese colonial town on the Gold Trail (Caminho do Ouro). Stroll through the historic center’s cobbled streets, accessible only to bicycles and pedestrians. Explore churches, museums, and colonial homes in this picturesque town on the Bay of Ilha Grande, along Brazil’s Costa Verde (Green Coast). Opt for a private tour with a bilingual guide or a shared tour with a Portuguese-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees are not included in tour price and must be paid on the date of travel
- Some churches may not be open on certain days during this tour; therefore they will only be visited if open on tour date
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point: Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ
- The private option lasts for 2 hours and start time can be arranged anytime between 8 am and 5 pm.
- The private option offers bilingual guides (english/spanish speaking)
- The shared option departs at 9 am and 5:30 pm and lasts 1:30 hours.
- The shared option offers portuguese speaking guide only.
- Minimun of 02 people to carry out the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
