Reviving the Clube da Esquina Tour

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, through a completely personalized itinerary. Accompanied by a Licensed Tour Guide, you will delve into the city&#39;s historical secrets, visiting its most important tourist attractions and discovering the charms of this destination, in addition to, of course, having the opportunity to taste the local gastronomic richness and receive tips from the best places to shop in the city. As this is a customizable experience, you have the freedom to create the itinerary according to your interests, therefore, below is a list of the attractions most popular with visitors that you can include in your tour:<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"> Praça da Liberdade: This is one of the main tourist attractions in Belo Horizonte, known for its historic architecture and scenic beauty. In the square, you will find several government buildings, museums, gardens and cultural spaces. Every corner is worth exploring, such as the Palácio da Liberdade, the Minas Gerais Vale Memorial, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB), among others;</li><li style="text-align: justify;"> Mercado Central: Located in the heart of the city, Mercado Central is a true paradise for lovers of Minas Gerais cuisine. You can stroll through the aisles full of stores selling cheeses, sweets, crafts, spices and much more. Don&#39;t forget to try the typical delicacies, such as cheese bread and dulce de leche;</li><li style="text-align: justify;"> Américo Renné Giannetti Municipal Park: This is Belo Horizonte&#39;s main urban park, offering a lush green area right in the city center. You can go hiking, relax in the shade of the trees, visit the zoo and enjoy the beauty of the lake and the landscapes;</li><li style="text-align: justify;"> Praça do Papa and Mirante das Mangabeiras: Located in the Mangabeiras neighborhood, these two points offer stunning panoramic views of Belo Horizonte. Praça do Papa is a popular place to enjoy the sunset and enjoy a privileged view of the city. The Mangabeiras Viewpoint provides a spectacular view of the mountains and the urban landscape;</li><li style="text-align: justify;"> Praça da Liberdade Cultural Center: In addition to the government buildings, Praça da Liberdade also houses the Cultural Center, a space dedicated to art, culture and education. You can visit contemporary art exhibitions, watch plays, participate in workshops and conferences, all in a culturally enriching environment.</li></ul> This itinerary provides a combination of famous sights, cultural experiences, gastronomic delights and shopping, offering a comprehensive overview of the city&#39;s diversity and richness. Therefore, when booking the private tour, our Tour Guide will contact you to find out your interests and curiosities to create a 100% personalized itinerary, made especially for you.

Private Tour with Tourist Guide in Belo Horizonte (4 hours)

We will take an exclusive tour of the circuit of two caves located around Belo Horizonte: Gruta Rei do Mato, in Sete Lagoas and Gruta do Maquiné, in Cordisburgo. The caves are part of the Peter Lund Cave Route complex and on this visit we will have the opportunity to see the halls and speleothem formations that will stir your imagination and curiosity. In addition, we will meet some characters who are part of the history and culture of the bucolic city of Cordisburgo, the land of Guimarães Rosa, Seu Brasinha, Stamar, the Danish naturalist Peter Wilhelm Lund (1801-1880) who became famous for his archaeological and paleontological discoveries. The visit will be an exclusive tour of the circuit of two caves located in the surroundings of Belo Horizonte. Gruta Rei do Mato, in Sete Lagoas and Gruta do Maquiné, in Cordisburgo. The caves are part of the Peter Lund Cave Route complex.

King of the Forest Cave (Seven Lagoons) and Maquiné Cave (Cordisburgo)

Regular transfer from hotels in Belo Horizonte to hotels in Ouro Preto, or from hotels in Ouro Preto to hotels in Belo Horizonte. Baggage limit allowed is one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person.

Round trip transfer from Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto

On this tour we will discover the main tourist attractions of Ouro Preto and Mariana: Black gold Recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Ouro Preto, more than 300 years old, is among the most important historical cities in the country. Famous for its exquisite colonial architecture, the city was built by artists and slaves at the height of the Gold Cycle. Its imposing and silent churches contrast with the youthful and cheerful atmosphere provided by the contagious movement of students and tourists. Some attractions visited: Church of São Francisco, Museum of Inconfidência, Praça Tiradentes, Igreja do Pilar, Igreja do Carmo, Pedra Sabão Crafts Fair, among others. Mariana Called the cradle of Minas Gerais civilization, it was the first capital, city and town of the state, and was also the first seat of the bishopric of Minas. Today the city is the guardian of an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of Minas Gerais, such as the Sé Cathedral, Igreja São Francisco de Assis and Praça Minas Gerais, which house exquisite works of colonial art from Minas Gerais. Some attractions visited: Igreja da Sé, Igreja de São Francisco, Igreja do Carmo and the old jail. Visiting Ouro Preto and Mariana is a journey through the history of Brazil.

Day tour in Ouro Preto and Mariana

Surrounded by Serra do Curral, which serves as a natural frame and historical reference, the city of Belo Horizonte has a lot to offer between history, gastronomy and culture. On this unforgettable and unmissable tour, we will visit the city&#39;s main tourist attractions: - Pampulha Architectural Complex: where the great works of Oscar Niemayer and Burle Marx can be found. - Praça da Liberdade (external visit): created to be the center of power, it offers an architectural complex of the most varied styles. Today, Praça da Liberdade was transformed into the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade, where the buildings, after being restored, housed museums and cultural centers, including Espaço Tim doconhecimento, Museu Minas e Metais, Museu Mineiro, Centro Cultural Praça da Liberdade and Memorial Minas Vale. - Praça do Papa: with a charming urban view of the city, it got its name after Pope John Paul II celebrated mass there. - Panoramic tour of the center of Belo Horizonte.

City tour in Belo Horizonte 

Visiting the Inhotim Museum is entering one of the largest open-air contemporary art museums in Latin America. The museum is located in Brumadinho, 60 km from Belo Horizonte, in the Metropolitan Region. Its collection contains more than 500 works by 100 artists from 30 different nationalities, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and videos. Getting to know Inhotim is not just about appreciating contemporary art, it is also about appreciating a vast botanical collection and landscaping that has enchanted everyone. A complex that brings together contemporary art, the environment and research and education initiatives. This is the Inhotim Museum, with a singularity and unique beauty, recognized by everyone who visits it. The tour is unmissable! Just get to know it and see! Departure from Belo Horizonte.

Tour to the Inhotim museum from Belo Horizonte

Tiradentes, a friendly city in Minas Gerais located 203 km from Belo Horizonte. Located at the foot of Serra São José, the municipality has a tourist, recreational and cultural heritage that would be the envy of any other place. Hundreds of kilos of gold were extracted from these lands and in the initial years of the village&#39;s life, the primitive chapel was replaced by a magnificent temple, the Matriz de Santo Antônio, a heritage carefully preserved together with the historic center. These characteristics give it a bucolic and romantic aspect, attracting many couples and families to the place. What to visit in Tiradentes: City center (Largo das Forras), Rua Direita, Fountain, Basilica Church of Santo Antonio, Padre Toledo Museum and Old Prison. Observation of the city&#39;s architecture and history. Some of these attractions may be closed without prior notice. Neighboring São João del Rei, better known as the city where the bells speak, is marked by its baroque architecture that harks back to the colonial style from the time of gold exploration in the state. Places Visited in Tiradentes: Largo das Forras, Chafariz, Matriz de Santo Antônio, Padre Toledo Museum, among others. Places visited in São João del Rei: Historic Center, Solar dos Neves, Church of São Francisco de Assis, where at the entrance there is a garden with imperial palm trees, Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, among others. Tiradentes and São João del-Rei exude art, culture and history! Don&#39;t miss it. Tour leaving from Belo Horizonte.

 Tour in Tiradentes and São João Del Rei from Belo Horizonte 

Let&#39;s visit Congonhas, which is located 70 km from Belo Horizonte, in the Alto Paraopeba region. Congonhas receives tourists from various parts of Brazil and the world to enjoy the great work of the baroque artist Antônio Francisco Lisboa, better known as Aleijadinho. At the Bom Jesus de Matozinhos Sanctuary, master Aleijadinho carved the famous life-size images of twelve prophets in soapstone. Another attraction of Congonhas are the six chapels that make up Jardim dos Passos in front of the Basilica, representing the Via Sacra with beautiful cedar images also made by Aleijadinho. For all its richness and grandeur, this complex was listed by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Congonhas Museum (MG) Opened in December 2015, the Congonhas Museum is one of the most important memory preservation projects in the country. Housed in a 3,452.30 m² building, built next to the Sanctuary, based on a project by architect Gustavo Penna, winner national competition, has three floors containing the exhibition hall, library, auditorium, studio, educational space, cafeteria, open-air amphitheater and administrative areas. The Museum was created to enhance the perception and interpretation of the multiple dimensions of the Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, a historical site that, since 1985, has been awarded the title of World Cultural Heritage. As its main theme is the Sanctuary - an open-air world heritage site - it will function as a “site museum”, qualifying the irreplaceable experience of “being in the place”, intensifying the senses and perception, whether through descriptions, interpretations or creation of favorable conditions for the enjoyment of this heritage. We will also visit the friendly city of Tiradentes, located at the foot of the Serra São José, part of the land that hundreds of kilos of gold were extracted during the gold cycle in Brazil. The city today is a true open-air museum as it carefully preserves its historic center, fountains, buildings, chapels and churches. These characteristics give it a bucolic and romantic aspect, attracting many couples and families to the place. Tour in Congonhas and Tiradentes is sure to offer a rich tourist, cultural and envy-inducing landscape! Transport departing from hotels in Belo Horizonte.

Tour in Tiradentes and Congonhas from Belo Horizonte

Sabará was the first settlement in Minas Gerais and is a land of peaceful and welcoming people. The city welcomes people who want to renew their faith in 18th century churches or to enjoy the tranquility and famous gastronomic festivals. Its sumptuous churches are richly decorated and feature works by great Baroque and Rococo artists, such as master Aleijadinho. Its Historic Center is an open-air museum with a very well-preserved collection, which clearly demonstrates the transformation of the city during the Gold Cycle. The city holds two popular gastronomic festivals annually: the Jabuticaba Festival and the Ora-pro-nóbis Festival. And it also has a strong artisanal production, represented mainly by Palma Barroca and Renda Turca de Bicos. Congonhas: Located 70 km from Belo Horizonte, in the Alto Paraopeba region, Congonhas receives tourists from various parts of Brazil and the world to enjoy the great work of the baroque artist Antônio Francisco Lisboa, better known as Aleijadinho. At the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, master Aleijadinho carved the famous life-size images of twelve prophets in soapstone. Another attraction of Congonhas are the six chapels that make up Jardim dos Passos in front of the Basilica, representing the Via Sacra with beautiful cedar images also made by Aleijadinho. For all its richness and grandeur, this complex was listed by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Sabará and Congonhas leaving from Belo Horizonte

Let&#39;s visit the Maquiné Cave which is located in the city of Cordisburgo, 120 km from Belo Horizonte. The Maquiné Cave was discovered in 1825. Its scientific exploration began in 1834 by the Danish naturalist Peter Lund. With seven rooms explored, the cave is full of natural ornaments. Its 650 meters house one of the most beautiful collections of speleothems (stalactites, stalagmites, columns) discovered in the state. In addition, the Grotto has lighting and walkways, which allow visitors to glimpse its beauty, together with the accompaniment of a guide to the region. We will also visit the city of Cordisburgo, in the city we will visit 3 monuments, namely: Casa de Guimarães Rosa Museum The house where the famous writer was born was renovated and turned into a museum in 1974, after passing through several owners. Visitors are welcomed by young volunteers who tell stories about the writer and narrate excerpts from his works. The sale maintained by Guimarães Rosa&#39;s father and which operated until 1923 reappeared in the same room; Now it sells souvenirs from the city, and various books. The house is located on a corner, in front of the railway line that runs through the city. &quot;Peter Lund&quot; Rock Zoo The square called &quot;Peter Lund&quot; Stone Zoo displays statues of animals whose fossils were found in the Maquiné Cave by Peter Lund, including the Giant Sloth and the Sabre-toothed Tiger. Portal Grande Sertão The Portal Grande Sertão, inaugurated in Cordisburgo at Praça Miguilim on June 27, 2010, the date on which Guimarães Rosa would have completed 102 years of life, constitutes an important artistic work through which the population of Cordisburgo pays yet another tribute to the illustrious son of their land. Designed and created by the artist Leo Santana, the monument “marks the entrance to the backlands of Minas Gerais” and makes reference to what is considered the writer&#39;s greatest masterpiece, the book Grande Sertão: Veredas, which in 2021 turns 65 years old. Released in 1956, Rosa&#39;s third book narrates the forbidden love of the character Riobaldo for his friend Diadorim, in the midst of the backlands dominated by the fight between farmers and gunmen. The release of the work had a great impact on the national literary scene, even leading to its translation into other languages. Transport departing from hotels in Belo Horizonte.

Tour of the Maquine Cave and the city of Cordisburgo from Belo Horizonte

Regular transfer from Confins Airport to hotels in Belo Horizonte or Contagem, or transfer from hotels in Belo Horizonte or Contagem to Confins Airport. Baggage limit allowed is one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person.

Tours & Tickets in Belo Horizonte

Reviving the Clube da Esquina Tour

Private Tour with Tourist Guide in Belo Horizonte (4 hours)

King of the Forest Cave (Seven Lagoons) and Maquiné Cave (Cordisburgo)

Round trip transfer from Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto

Day tour in Ouro Preto and Mariana

City tour in Belo Horizonte

Tour to the Inhotim museum from Belo Horizonte

Tour in Tiradentes and São João Del Rei from Belo Horizonte

Tour in Tiradentes and Congonhas from Belo Horizonte

Sabará and Congonhas leaving from Belo Horizonte

Tour of the Maquine Cave and the city of Cordisburgo from Belo Horizonte

Round trip transfer from Confins Airport to hotels in Belo Horizonte or Contagem

Belo Horizonte City Tour in Pampulha

Clube da Esquina Iconographic Exhibition “Because they were called Dreams”

BH Gastronomic Experience-Downtown

Congonhas City Tour

Attractions in Belo Horizonte