Paraty City Sightseeing Tour

Follow an experienced guide for a 2-hour city sightseeing tour of Paraty—a Portuguese colonial town along the Gold Trail (Caminho do Ouro). You’ll walk cobbled streets in the historic center, open only to bicycles and pedestrian traffic. View churches, museums and colonial homes in the charming town, situated on the Bay of Ilha Grande along Brazil’s Costa Verde (Green Coast). Choose between a private option with bilingual guide or shared tour with portuguese speaking guide.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Centro Historico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

After your guide picks you up at your hotel in Paraty, embark on a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the colonial city with your small group. Your guide will point out the town's preserved 18th-century architecture, which together forms a National Historic Monument in Brazil. Be sure to keep your camera at the ready for fantastic photo opportunities while you stroll along the cobblestone in the historic city center, which provides pedestrian-only access.

Stop At: Casa da Cultura de Paraty, Rua Dona Geralda 194, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

Head to the Casa da Cultura (House of Culture), a colonial mansion housing a permanent exhibit that documents the local culture through photos and video. You’ll have great views of the town from this museum, which also holds replica displays of Paraty’s past. Hear legends of the gold and coffee trade as your guide explains Paraty’s history during the last few centuries.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies, Centro Historico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Depending on which churches are open, you may also step foot 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 houses art from both past and contemporary local artists.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict, Largo do Rosario s/n Centro Histórico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

Visit Baroque churches such as 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores, R. da Capela - Centro Historico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

Visit the ancient and historical Nossa Senhora das Dores Chapel.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Santa Rita, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

Check out the historical building of the Santa Rita de Cassia Church

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paraty Religious Arts Museum, Rua Santa Rita s/n Centro Historico, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

Museum housed in a 1722 stone church with historical exhibits, including many religious artifacts.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cana da Praça Cachaça Bar, 443 - R. da Cadeia, 373 - Centro Histórico, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil

At the end of the walk, stop for tasting of cachaças and liqueurs (optional) at Cachaçarias in the Historic Center.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"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: Agência Paraty Tours - 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"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Paraty Tours, Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 - Centro, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Local bilingual guide (private option only)
• Private or shared tour

Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Food and Beverages
• Roundtrip Hotel Transfer

Facilities