Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte

Explore the city with an Official Tourist Guide. Experience an authentic journey by exploring the city alongside a tour guide , a local resident who will showcase the destination&#39;s main attractions from a genuine perspective, full of stories. The tour is private and customizable , allowing the itinerary to be adjusted according to your interests, pace, and contracted time for up to 5 people . You can choose the tour duration at the time of booking. 2h, 4h or 6h Flexible and tailor-made itinerary Below are some suggestions for attractions and experiences that can be included in the tour. The selection and time dedicated to each point will be determined in a balanced way, respecting the chosen duration, without the obligation to visit all the listed locations: A walking tour through downtown Belo Horizonte. Liberty Square and Cultural Circuit Palace of Liberty (exterior visit) Niemeyer Building Memorial Minas Gerais Vale Central Market of Belo Horizonte Urban viewpoints and green spaces Tips on gastronomy, shopping and local experiences. Customized planning After booking, your tour guide will contact you up to 48 hours before the tour to understand your interests and create a personalized itinerary tailored to your booking time and preferences.

Belo Horizonte - Private Tour with Official Portuguese-Speaking Guide

Surrounded by the Serra do Curral mountain range, which serves as its natural backdrop and historical landmark, the city of Belo Horizonte has much to offer in terms of history, gastronomy, and culture. On this unforgettable and unmissable tour, we will visit the city&#39;s main tourist attractions: - Pampulha Architectural Complex: home to the great works of Oscar Niemeyer and Burle Marx. - Praça da Liberdade (external visit): created to be the center of power, it offers an architectural ensemble of the most varied styles. Today, Praça da Liberdade has been transformed into the Praça da Liberdade Cultural Circuit, where the buildings, after being restored, house museums and cultural centers, including the Tim Knowledge Space, the Minas and Metals Museum, the Mining Museum, the Praça da Liberdade Cultural Center, and the Minas Vale Memorial. - Pope&#39;s Square: with a charming urban view of the city, it got its name after Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass there. Panoramic tour of downtown Belo Horizonte. At the end of the tour, we will return to the hotels in Belo Horizonte.

City tour in Belo Horizonte 

On this tour we will visit the main tourist attractions of Ouro Preto and Mariana: Ouro Preto, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, with its more than 300 years of history, 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 Rush. Its imposing and silent churches contrast with the youthful and cheerful atmosphere provided by the contagious movement of students and tourists. Some of the attractions visited: Church of São Francisco, Inconfidência Museum, Tiradentes Square, Pilar Church, Carmo Church, Soapstone Craft Fair, among others. In Mariana, known as the cradle of Minas Gerais civilization, which was the first capital, city, and town of the state, and also the first seat of a bishopric in Minas Gerais. Today, the city is the guardian of an important part of Minas Gerais&#39; cultural and historical heritage, such as the Cathedral of Sé, the Church of São Francisco de Assis, and Minas Gerais Square, which hold exquisite examples of colonial art from Minas Gerais. Some of the attractions visited: Sé Cathedral, São Francisco Church, Carmo Church, and the old prison. Visiting Ouro Preto and Mariana is a journey through Brazilian history.

Day tour in Ouro Preto and Mariana departing from Belo Horizonte.

On this tour, we will explore one of the most authentic and charming sides of Belo Horizonte, combining art, history, and popular culture in a single itinerary. The experience begins with a visit to the São Francisco de Assis Sanctuary, on the shores of the Pampulha Lagoon, a masterpiece by Oscar Niemeyer and a landmark of Brazilian modernist architecture. Following this, we will delve into the life of Juscelino Kubitschek with a visit to the JK House, where it&#39;s possible to learn more about the life and legacy of the president who dreamed of Brasília. On this scenic tour, we will pass by important landmarks of the city, such as Mineirão Stadium, Mineirinho Arena, UFMG University, the iconic JK Building, the Yacht Tennis Club, Casa do Baile, the charming Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square), and the bustling Praça Raul Soares (Raul Soares Square) — points that reveal the diversity and contrasts of the capital of Minas Gerais. We conclude the tour with a special stop in the heart of Belo Horizonte life: the Central Market. Here, we will have free time to explore the flavors, aromas, and stories that make this space a true symbol of Minas Gerais identity. Take the opportunity to buy pastries, sweets, cheeses, and handicrafts, or simply be enchanted by the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Pampulha City Tour + Central Market in Belo Horizonte

On this tour, we will connect with the most emblematic landscapes and the living history of downtown Belo Horizonte, on a route that mixes art, architecture, culture and breathtaking views. We start the day with a visit to the imposing Praça do Papa, from where we will have one of the most beautiful views of the city, framed by the Serra do Curral. We will continue to Mirante das Mangabeiras, another privileged spot to observe BH from above and feel the breeze of nature in the heart of the capital&#39;s urban area. Next, we will take a true journey through time at the Museum of Arts and Crafts, housed in a historic building in the old Central Station, where we will be able to get to know up close the crafts that shaped Brazil and the daily lives of its workers over the centuries. Along the panoramic route, we will pass by iconic points such as Praça da Liberdade, Palácio das Artes, Parque Municipal, Conservatório da UFMG, Automóvel Clube, BH City Hall, the bustling Praça Sete, the famous Edifício Acaiaca, the beautiful Igreja São José and the symbolic Praça da Bandeira — a true immersion into the soul of the city. We end the tour with a special touch of Minas Gerais at Casa Geraldo, a traditional space for wines and local products, where you can relax and enjoy a little more of our hospitality.

City Tour of the Modern Center of Belo Horizonte

During our tour of Belo Horizonte, we will visit some of the city&#39;s main cultural and historical sites. We will begin with internal visits to the Santuário São Francisco de Assis, in Pampulha, an icon of modernist architecture; to the Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto, which tells the story of the capital of Minas Gerais; and to the Museu Memorial da Vale, with an immersion into the history of mining in Minas Gerais. Afterwards, we will take a panoramic tour passing through emblematic places such as Praça da Liberdade, Praça Raul Soares, Edifício JK, Mineirão, Mineirinho, Iate Tênis Clube and Casa do Baile. We will end the tour at Casa Geraldo, in a pleasant environment to end the day peacefully.

Historical and Artistic City Tour in Belo Horizonte

On this tour, we will discover some of the main cultural and historical landmarks of Belo Horizonte. We will start with internal visits to the Abílio Barreto Historical Museum, the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Praça do Papa and the Mirante do Mangabeiras, from where we will have incredible views of the city. On the panoramic tour, we will pass by iconic points such as Praça da Liberdade, Praça da Bandeira, Palace of Arts, UFMG Conservatory, Palace of Justice, Automobile Club, Municipal Park, City Hall, Acaiaca Building, São José Church, Praça Sete and Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church. We will end our tour at the Mercado Central, with free time to enjoy the best of Minas Gerais cuisine and crafts.

City Tour of the Center / South of Belo Horizonte

Visiting the Inhotim Museum is like 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 includes more than 500 works by 100 artists from 30 different nationalities, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs and videos. Visiting Inhotim is not just about appreciating contemporary art; it&#39;s also about appreciating a vast botanical collection and a landscape that has enchanted everyone. A complex that brings together contemporary art, the environment, and research and educational initiatives. This is the Inhotim Museum, a unique and singular beauty recognized by all who visit it. This tour is a must-see! You have to experience it to believe it!

Inhotim Museum tour departing from Belo Horizonte

Sabará was the first settlement in Minas Gerais and is home to peaceful and welcoming people. The city receives visitors who seek to renew their faith in 18th-century churches or to enjoy the tranquility and famous gastronomic festivals. Its sumptuous churches are richly ornamented and feature works by great Baroque and Rococo artists, such as the master Aleijadinho. Its Historic Center is an open-air museum with a very well-preserved collection, which clearly demonstrates the city&#39;s transformation during the Gold Rush. The city annually hosts two popular gastronomic festivals: the Jabuticaba Festival and the Ora-pro-nóbis Festival. It also boasts a strong artisanal production, primarily represented by Baroque Palm and Turkish Lace. Congonhas: Located 70 km from Belo Horizonte, in the Alto Paraopeba region, Congonhas receives tourists from various parts of Brazil and the world to appreciate the great work of the Baroque artist Antônio Francisco Lisboa, better known as Aleijadinho. At the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos, the master Aleijadinho sculpted the famous life-size images of twelve prophets in soapstone. Another attraction in Congonhas is the six chapels that make up the Garden of the Steps in front of the Basilica, representing the Stations of the Cross with beautiful cedar wood images also made by Aleijadinho. Due to its immense richness and grandeur, this complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tour in Sabará and Congonhas departing from Belo Horizonte

Let&#39;s explore the Maquiné Cave, 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 explored chambers, the cave is full of natural ornaments. Its 650 meters contain one of the most beautiful collections of speleothems (stalactites, stalagmites, columns) discovered in the state. Furthermore, the cave has lighting and walkways, allowing visitors to admire its beauty, accompanied by a local guide. We will also visit the city of Cordisburgo, where we will see three monuments: Guimarães Rosa House Museum: The house where the famous writer was born was renovated and transformed into a museum in 1974, after passing through several owners. Visitors are greeted by young volunteers who tell stories about the writer and narrate excerpts from his works. The shop run by Guimarães Rosa&#39;s father, which operated until 1923, has reappeared in the same room; now it sells souvenirs of the city and various books. The house is located on a corner, opposite the railway line that cuts through the city. Peter Lund Stone Zoo: The square named &quot;Peter Lund Stone Zoo&quot; displays statues of animals whose fossils were found in the Maquiné Cave by Peter Lund, including the Giant Sloth and the Saber-Toothed Tiger. Grande Sertão Portal: The Grande Sertão Portal, inaugurated in Cordisburgo at Praça Miguilim on June 27, 2010, the date on which Guimarães Rosa would have turned 102 years old, is an important artistic work through which the people of Cordisburgo pay yet another tribute to the illustrious son of their land. Conceived and created by the visual artist Leo Santana, the monument &quot;marks the entrance to the Minas Gerais hinterland&quot; and makes reference to what is considered the writer&#39;s great masterpiece, the book Grande Sertão: Veredas, which in 2021 is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

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

Tiradentes, a charming town in Minas Gerais located 203 km from Belo Horizonte. Situated at the foot of the Serra São José mountain range, the municipality boasts a wealth of tourist, recreational, and cultural attractions that would make any other place envious. Hundreds of kilograms of gold were extracted from these lands, and in the early years of the settlement, the original chapel was replaced by a magnificent church, the Matriz de Santo Antônio, a carefully preserved heritage site along with the historic center. These characteristics give it a bucolic and romantic aspect, attracting many couples and families to the area. What to visit in Tiradentes: City center (Largo das Forras), Rua Direita, fountain, Basilica Church of Santo Antonio, Padre Toledo Museum, and the Old Jail. Observation of the city&#39;s architecture and history. The neighboring town of São João del Rei, better known as the city where the bells speak, is marked by its Baroque architecture, reminiscent of the colonial style from the gold mining era in the state. Places visited in São João del Rei: Historic Center, Solar dos Neves, Church of São Francisco de Assis, where there is a garden with imperial palm trees at the entrance, Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, among others. Tiradentes and São João del-Rei exude art, culture, and history! Don&#39;t miss it.

Day trip to Tiradentes and São João Del Rei departing from Belo Horizonte 

On this day, we will dedicate ourselves to exploring the Inhotim Institute, one of the largest open-air museums in the world, located in Brumadinho, about 60 km from Belo Horizonte. We will then head from the hotel to the institute, where we will take a short walk to the reception before beginning our tour. During the visit, we will visit contemporary art galleries and carefully designed botanical gardens, which integrate nature and culture in a unique way. In the middle of the day, we will take a break for lunch (meal not included), with good options available inside Inhotim itself. Then, we will continue the visit, discovering more works and installations that surprise with their creativity and integration with the environment. At the end of the tour, we will have some free time to visit the shop, have a coffee or relax before returning. Afterwards, we will meet again to board the bus to Belo Horizonte, thus ending our day of immersion in art and nature.

Tour to the Inhotim Institute

We&#39;ll depart Belo Horizonte at 7:00 a.m. for a day filled with nature, beauty, and history. At 9:00 a.m., we&#39;ll arrive at the entrance to the Zareia Private Natural Reserve (RPPN), which provides access to the impressive Cachoeira Grande (entrance included). After a short, easy hike of about 15 minutes, we&#39;ll reach the upper part of the waterfall—perfect for those who want to try kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (optional). At the bottom, the pools formed during the dry season invite you for a refreshing dip. We&#39;ll have free time to enjoy the scenery, capture beautiful images, rest, and enjoy our included trail snack. Around 11:30 am, we will return to the transport, and at 12:00 pm, we will enjoy a typical lunch included in the charming district of Serra do Cipó. In the afternoon, we&#39;ll continue our journey to Lapinha Cave, arriving at 2 p.m. The guided tour reveals impressive rock formations and includes a stop at the small local museum (admission included), connecting nature and archaeology in one place. We will end our adventure at 3:20 pm returning to Belo Horizonte, arriving around 4:30 pm.

Big Waterfall + Lapinha Cave Tour

Belo Horizonte

Instituto Inhotim

Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana

Inhotim - one of the largest open air museums in the World

Historic Cities of Gold Black and Mariana

Degustando BH

Confins Airport (CNF) to Belo Horizonte -Arrival Private Transfer

Belo Horizonte to Confins Airport(CNF)-Departure Private Transfer

3h Cooking Class in Belo Horizonte: 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks

Districts of Ouro Preto and city of Congonhas

One-way or round-trip transfer from Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto

One-way or round-trip transfer from Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto

One-way or round-trip transfer from Confins Airport to hotels in Belo Horizonte or Contagem.

One-way or round-trip transfer from Confins Airport to hotels in Belo Horizonte or Contagem.

On this tour, we will embark on an enchanting journey that combines history, nature and faith. Our adventure begins at the Belo Horizonte train station, from where we will depart by train towards the city of Barão de Cocais, enjoying a journey full of beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, we will drive to the Caraça Sanctuary, a place that combines spirituality, architecture and lush nature. Soon after arriving, we will take a light walk of approximately 2 km to the Cascatinha Waterfall, a stunning setting where we will have time to relax, take photos and, if you wish, take a shower in the waterfall. On the way back to the sanctuary, we will have lunch at a local restaurant (meal not included) and then take a tour of the complex, visiting historical spaces such as the Cloister, the Catacombs, the imposing neo-Gothic Church, the Museum, the Stations of the Cross, as well as taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs from the region. We ended the day returning to Belo Horizonte, taking with us memories of the natural beauty and cultural value of one of the most special places in Minas Gerais.

Walking Tours in Belo Horizonte

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte - Private Tour with Official Portuguese-Speaking Guide

City tour in Belo Horizonte

Day tour in Ouro Preto and Mariana departing from Belo Horizonte.

Pampulha City Tour + Central Market in Belo Horizonte

City Tour of the Modern Center of Belo Horizonte

Historical and Artistic City Tour in Belo Horizonte

City Tour of the Center / South of Belo Horizonte

Inhotim Museum tour departing from Belo Horizonte

Tour in Sabará and Congonhas departing from Belo Horizonte

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

Day trip to Tiradentes and São João Del Rei departing from Belo Horizonte

Tour to the Inhotim Institute

Big Waterfall + Lapinha Cave Tour

Attractions in Belo Horizonte