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Belo Horizonte was designed from scratch in 1897 — and the grid still holds more surprises than most people realise. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through BH's cultural heart on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Edifício Niemeyer, Palácio da Liberdade, and Alameda Travessia — three landmarks that trace the city's journey from Beaux-Arts grandeur to modernist icon • Start whenever suits you and move entirely at your own pace — no time limit, no pressure • Perfect for families, friend groups, and curious travellers; photo challenges add a fun competitive edge Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. BH was built to be Brazil's perfect city — it just forgot to stop surprising people.

Belo Horizonte can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. However, if you would like to include a museum visit, we can create a customized itinerary just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you see the places that matter most to you. As you wander through the city, your guide shares insider insights into Belo Horizonte’s culture, history, and hidden gems. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this private tour offers an authentic connection to the city that you won’t find on your own.

Discover Belo Horizonte through its two most iconic markets — one rooted in tradition, the other bursting with creativity. Start your journey at the Mercado Central, a century-old maze of aromas, colors, and stories. Taste artisanal cheeses, sweets, cachaças, and snacks while learning how Minas Gerais became Brazil’s culinary soul. Meet local vendors, hear their stories, and feel the heartbeat of everyday life in this beloved market. Then, walk to the Mercado Novo, where young chefs, brewers, and artists have transformed an old warehouse into a vibrant cultural hub. Taste how Minas cuisine has evolved — blending heritage and innovation in every bite. By the end, you’ll take home more than photos: stories, flavors, and the feeling of having truly experienced the spirit of Minas Gerais. Five-star guarantee — if your experience isn’t five stars, you don’t pay for four.

Revive the history of Belo Horizonte in a unique 9-hour experience that connects three pillars of mining identity: the vision of the former president JK, the modernism of architect Niemeyer, and the musical revolution of the Esquina Club. An unprecedented and thematic tour that unites history, music, architecture, gastronomy and culture of the BH from the 50s to 80s, performed in an old gardenery (the 50s) with live music.