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Paraty City Sightseeing Tour

Paraty, Brazil
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

See all the important landmarks in Paraty during this small-group guided sightseeing tour. Stroll in the pedestrianized historic city center of this Portuguese colonial town on the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail) with commentary from a local guide. Visit the city's important colonial homes, museums and churches.
  • Walk the cobblestone streets of Paraty’s historic center
  • View colonial architecture at museums, churches and homes
  • Learn about Paraty’s history on the Gold Trail from your professional guide
  • Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Local bilingual guide (private option only)
  • Private or shared tour
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Food and Beverages
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transfer
  • Possible visitation fees at tourist attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Paraty Tours
    Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil

    * There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point: Agência Paraty Tours - Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Walk through the colonial city's pedestrianized central streets as your guide points out the well-preserved 18th-century architecture, one of Brazil's National Historic Monuments. 

Visit 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. Depending on which churches are open, step 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 displays work from local artists.

Stop at the Casa da Cultura (House of Culture), a colonial mansion housing a permanent exhibit that documents the local culture through photos and video. From the museum, enjoy great views of the whole town, which also holds replica displays of Paraty’s past layout and architecture. Hear legends of the gold and coffee trade as your guide explains Paraty’s history during the last few centuries.

Centro Historico (Pass By)

1

Casa da Cultura de Paraty

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Igreja de Santa Rita

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Paraty Religious Arts Museum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

7

Cachacaria Cana Caiana

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

4.6
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Great city tour and good guide. The...

Bandit, Jul 2014
Great city tour and good guide. The cobblestone streets aren't easy to walk on though, so be careful!
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