Cultural and Religious Tour - Aparecida Catholic Temple Tour from São Paulo

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Aparecida, located 180 km from São Paulo in the Paraíba Valley, the city is considered the largest center of Religious Tourism in Brazil, which in October (month of the Patron Saint of Brazil, Our Lady Aparecida) receives pilgrimages from different countries. In this tour we will learn some much more about its history, the miracles of Aparecida, curiosities and visit the Older Church in honor to Aparecida and the largest Marian Temple in the World.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Bilingual Tour Guide
Transport insurance
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 6 km far from Sé Square
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Tickets of museums and optional attractions

Meeting and pickup

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

Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point. Starting Point: Hotel Ibis Paulista - Address: Avenida Paulista, 2355 (wait for the tour guide in front of hotel).

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Meeting point

Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point. 2 blocks far from both Subway Stations: Consolação (Green line) and Paulista (Yellow line).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Arriving in Aparecida city we gonna start a City Tour through the main tourist points of the city: Porto Itaguaçu, Historic Center, Older Church of Aparecida, The Faith walkway and National Temple of Aparecida.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Our first stop will be at the Porto Itaguaçu for photos and to learn about the history of the place and most importantly, the meeting of the Statue of Aparecida and visit to the place where was her first miracle. We continue with the tour to the Chapel of São Geraldo Magela, Holy protector of pregnant women and newborn children.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We continue the tour to the upper city, historical center, where we'll visit the Old Church of Aparecida to learn about its history, architecture and the history of other miracles of Aparecida that occurred in this church. After the visit, we will have free time for shopping of some souvenirs and religious stuffs on historical center.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Arriving at the Temple we will have a magical moment, with a visit to the Original Statue of Aparecida and then the tour guide will present all the architecture of the church and its fascinating mosaics located in the central dome giving the tourist an incredible view of all the liturgical symbolism of the place. After the tour through the Temple, we will continue to the Mass at 12:00, with 1 hour of duration (optional).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    After the Mass, we will stop for lunch and free time to enjoy other attractions of the place, such as the Vows Room, the Museum Tower, the Wax Museum, cable car ride or visit to the Nativity Scene located on the Mount of Olives. We ended the tour in the late afternoon with a return to São Paulo.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by VIDA & ENERGIA

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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