From São Paulo: Aparecida Cathedral Tour From São Paulo: Aparecida Cathedral Basilica Tour
ID: GYG252812-437982
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Visit the 2nd-largest church on earth. Learn about Brazilian religious tradition. Explore the Itaguaçu Port to learn about the origins of the Aparecida.
After pickup from your hotel in São Paulo at 7:30 AM, begin your tour of one of the most important religious sites in South America. Approaching the city of Aparecida, you’ll make a stop at the Itaguaçu Port to learn the history of the Virgin Mary statue to which the Aparecida Cathedral is dedicated.
Found by fishermen in the 18th century, the miracles surrounding the statue quickly caused the city to become an important site of religious pilgrimage. In 1955, plans for the cathedral were unveiled, and it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
After leaving the Itaguaçu port, you’ll head to Aparecida’s historic center for a tour of the cathedral. Walk the immense grounds before heading into the basilica itself, marveling at the nearly 250-foot-tall dome and sprawling main hall, capable of holding 30,000 parishioners. See the original Virgin Mary statue, and watch the spectacle that is the church’s mass.
After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore the town, grab a bite to eat, or view the nativity exhibition on Olive Trees Mountain. Afterwards, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Watch mass rites at a church capable of holding 30,000 worshippers
- Discover the history surrounding the Aparecida Virgin Mary statue, among Brazilian Christianity's most important relics
- Marvel at the grandeur of one of the world's most spectacular religious structures
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that there is a minimum of 2 participants for this tour
• In the unlikely event that the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be offered other alternatives
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available for addresses located in the following areas listed. Please send your accommodation address to the local operator. If you are not inside the pickup area, the local operator will contact you with the closest meeting point available. Pickup available from:
• Sé
• Liberdade
• Vila Mariana
• Paraíso
• Aclimação
• Brás
• Luz
• Bom Retiro
• República
• Santa Cecilia
• Higienópolis
• Barra Funda
• Consolação
• Bela Vista
• Cerqueira César
• Jardins
• Jardim América
• Jardim Europa
• Vila Madalena
• Pacaembu
• Perdizes
• Moema
• Vila Nova Conceição
• Itaim Bibi
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
