10 Historical & Heritage Tours in State of Minas Gerais That You Shouldn't Miss

January 15, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Minas Gerais (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈminɐz ʒeˈɾajs]) is a state in the north of Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte, is a major urban and finance center in Latin America, and is the sixth largest municipality in Brazil, after the cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brasilia and Fortaleza, but its metropolitan area is the third largest in Brazil with just over 5,500,000 inhabitants, after those of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Minas Gerais is the state with the largest number of Brazilian presidents.
Restaurants in State of Minas Gerais

1. Ouro Preto and Mariana, MG

Minas Ecoturismo - Agência Belo Horizonte, R. Cotegipe, 15 - Horto, Belo Horizonte - MG, 31035-050, Brazil Minas Ecoturismo
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A special product for those who want to experience the experience of knowing the history of social and cultural development of the bases of Brazil

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Lunch

Exclusions: Breakfast, Rates of attraction

2. A historical and cultural tour in Belo Horizonte

Memorial Minas Gerais Vale, Praça da Liberdade, 640 - Savassi, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30140-010, Brazil Sílvio Cruz
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This is a unique experience, as you will have the opportunity to walk through the original area of Belo Horizonte, where the city was originally built and from where it was developed to what it is currently. During the tour, we will visit several important points of interest of the city and in all of them, the historical and cultural importance of each location will be explained. We will make a geographical, historical, cultural and architectural contextualization of each place we go. In the end, visitors will have a much broader view of the city of Belo Horizonte (and the state of Minas Gerais) than they used to have previously. After just over 3.5 hours of this walking tour, visitors will have more historical and cultural knowledge about the city than most locals.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

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3. Historical cities of Ouro Preto & Mariana | Private tour

BE MY Guest SP
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Start your experience with a pick-up from your Ouro Preto hotel. Hop inside your private vehicle with your tour guide and begin your experience! This full day tour enables you to see the major highlights of Ouro Preto and Mariana historical cities accompanied by our knowledgeable and friendly guide! Ouro Preto is known for its baroque facades, intricately-designed churches, and winding, cobbled streets. Its incredible architecture turned Ouro Preto into Brazil’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its picturesque streets are filled with hidden gems and attractions to explore! Mariana, founded in 1696, was one of the state's earliest settlements and its first capital. Only 14km from Ouro Preto, Mariana makes an easy day trip or can even be used as a base to explore both cities. Important: The following itineraries act as a suggestion only, and can be tailored to suit your needs.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking driver-guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in any address in OURO PRETO

Exclusions: Entrance tickets for cruches and museums , Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By MaxCentralAsia

Due to COVID-19 all big tour companies were closed. Private tours are still possible, although all tourist sites are closed, only outside views. This company and their guide Adi indeed were of a great help. In 3 hours we managed to see all major São Paulo sites with good explanations and comments. The company and the guide are recommended for long and short tours and general support while you are in São Paulo. Many thanks.

4. Belo Horizonte City Tour in Pampulha

Rio Carioca Tours
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Many of Belo Horizonte's cultural landmarks are located around or close to the Pampulha Lake, including the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, the soccer stadium Mineirão, the Mineirinho Arena, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (designed by Oscar Niemeyer) and the Museum of Modern Art.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By BrasilTraveler

Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.

5. Congonhas City Tour

Rio Carioca Tours

The city is famous for its basilica - the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Matosinhos - and the soapstone sculptures from the 18th century. The highlight of the tour is Aleijadinho’s work, such as the sculptural masterpieces of the twelve Prophets, carved in soapstone and his sculptural representation of the Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross), done in polychromatic woodwork. The set of life-sized sculptures is Brazil’s greatest artistic treasure. Aleijadinho is considered one of the best artists in the baroque style in the world and in Congonhas you may find some of his best pieces. Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By BrasilTraveler

Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.

6. MONTE VERDE - Jeep Tour

Av. Auro Soares De Moura Andrade - Memorial, Barra Funda, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 01156-001, Brazil Ecotrips Brasil

Monte Verde stands out for the low temperatures and the beautiful landscapes that nature reserves for that region. In addition restaurants and shops offer more attractions to know this piece of Europe on the border of SP with MG.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Restroom on board, Snacks

7. Guided tours through the caves, regional waterfalls and Canastra regions

Archaeological Museum of the High Caste San Francisco (MAC), MG-439, nº 1.000 - Parque Municipal Dona Ziza, Pains - MG, 35582-000, Brazil Jader Caetano de Oliveira

I started with academic research work, started working with environmental consulting in caves since 2005 and I am also accredited by ICMBIO at PARNA Canastra as a visitor conductor.

Inclusions: Helmets and lighting.

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8. Bike tour through the most beautiful bike path in Brazil

Rua Belfort Roxo, 88 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22020-010, Brazil Carioca Experience

Rio de Janeiro is a city surrounded by mountains and water, but the city's waterfront is flat and perfect for a bike ride. In this tour, In addition to passing through beautiful landscapes, the traveler has the opportunity to know more about the history of Brazil, as he will visit historical places of national importance. This tour offers a unique experience for those who enjoy cycling and are interested in culture and lifestyle. After all every carica loves to cross the wooded gardens of Flamengo Park. So if you enjoy nature, biking, history and culture, this tour is perfect for you.

Inclusions: Accredited tour guide

Exclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Reviewed By michaeltZ2283JJ

This was an amazing tour! We could see several animals (marmosets, squirrels, toucan and several other birds), note that the 'tropical' forest itself is worthy... Sergio and Chris patiently answered every single question; they were very polite, fun and friendly. They're very professional and I highly recommend them. This tour is something different from the traditional touristic circuit (beaches, Christ and Sugarloaf...) and it's totally worthy!

9. Brazilian History & Food Tour

Boutique Travel Experts

This tour will take you to the state of Minas Gerais, which has some of the best preserved colonial towns in Brazil and is also famous for its delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Discover the colourful historic towns and the works of Aleijadinho, where you will feel as though you’ve stepped back in time or into an old movie! Taste some of the finest recipes of Minas Gerais, like feijoada, pão de queijo, brigadeiro, and some of the best cakes in the country. Learn about the goldsmith, take a journey on a vintage steam train, visit one of the most beloved open air artspace, and connect with this fascinating part of Brazil.

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Exclusions: Flights, Insurance, Tips, Personal Expenses

10. Sao Paulo Landmarks By Subway – Paulista ave, Downtown, Luz Station – Private

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, Av. Paulista, 1578 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-200, Brazil Gregtur Tourism

Join a unique tour where we will ride the subway getting off at the stations to explore São Paulo’s most significant sights and having an overview of it. Admire beautiful public spaces, architectural and historical sights catching a glimpse of São Paulo’s landmarks from old to new, from modern to post-modern. A lively day filled with popular attractions such as Paulista avenue, Japanese neighborhood, historical downtown. Have a professional guide carefully selecting some of the most eye-catching stops while offers practical tips along the rides.

Inclusions: Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide., Subway / Metro tickets.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks, Attractions entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission, Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

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