Historic Cities of Congonhas and Sabará

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese

At the first moment of the day, we will visit the Sanctuary of the Good Jesus of Matosinhos in Congonhas, having UNESCO collection since 1985, where are the Prophets and the sculptures produced by Antônio Francisco "Aleijadinho", with the help of his studio, there is the largest set of works attributed to the Master. Visit also the Museum of Congonhas, which tells the history of the construction of the Sanctuary, the devotion of the Mineiro, the artists of the time, materials and tools used in the production of these wonderful works of art, closing the tour with a visit to the Matriz de Senhora da Conceição. Return to Belo Horizonte, lunch not included. Next we will follow to Sabará one of the most important cities of the 18th century, entroncing the Royal Road. Land of the festivals of ora-pro-nobis and jabuticaba, which keeps beautiful colonial casario, as an example the house of Padre Correia, the second oldest theatre in Brazil, being one of the 7 wonders of the Royal Road.

What's Included

Tourism Guide
Entrance fee to the attractions visited.
Travel insurance for Brazilians.
Car sedan, SUV or van.
Not including food.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be at the hotel reception or at the agreed venue no more than 5 minutes before the start of the tour. Present the virtual voucher to the Tourist Guide.

OR
Meeting point
MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal

Wait at the museum door. Be on site up to a maximum of 5 minutes before the start of the tour. Present the virtual voucher to the Tourist Guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the Chapels, the Prophets in the Church's courtyard, the Church, internally and externally, and the ex-voting room.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Guided visit to the first floor of the Museum.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Guided visit to the Matriz Church.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Internal visit to this House, with a lot of history and architectural tradition.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Guided tour of the second oldest theater in the country.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Guided visit to the Church containing works by Master Antônio Francisco Lisbon "Aleijadinho".

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Espinhaço Operadora Turística

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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