Paraty Historical City Walking Tour Shared Group Tour in Portuguese - Morning
ID: GYG24761-O-27230
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Stroll down the stunningly beautiful, pedestrianized streets of Paraty to admire colorful colonial architecture. See the painted houses, baroque churches and museums, and learn about city's history.
Enjoy a incredible walking tour of the UNESCO town of Paraty and get a taste of its rich history, dating back to the 1500s.
Stroll along pedestrian-only streets, past unique architecture that includes charming painted houses and the baroque churches of the Capela de Santa Rita, Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e São Benedito, Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Remédios, and Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores.
The area is a Brazil National Historic Monument and a UNESCO World History Patrimony Site, with 65 percent located within the boundaries of the Serra da Bocaina National Park. An expert bilingual guide will provide you with a detailed commentary about Paraty’s past, from its foundation by Portuguese colonizers in 1667, through its role as an export port for gold, to today’s thriving tourism industry.
At the end of the walk, stop for tasting of cachaças and liqueurs (optional) at Cachaçarias in the Historic Center.
Highlights
- Historical Paraty Architecture
- Availability of Bilingual Guides
- The rich and enchanting Paraty History
- Paraty Museums and Classic Churches
- Visit to the cachaçaria with drinks tasting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
* 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
* There is no hotel pick up/drop off. Passengers must go to the following meeting point:
Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ
* The Churches will only be visited if they´re open during the tour.
* Any admission fees are not included
* Comfortable walking shoes are recommended because the streets are irregular.
Your exact pick-up location and time will be advised upon reconfirmation of your tour
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
