Walking Tour del Rei

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Reception and welcome to participants. Delivery of bottle of mineral water. The Guide will make a brief explanation about the historical context of the formation of Arraial Novo de N. Sra. do Pilar, Vila e Cidade de São João del-Rei (arrival of the Bandeirantes, Guerra dos Emboabas, Quinto do Ouro, Estrada Real, Gentilico, passage of Emperor Dom Pedro II, Railroad EFOM and some expressions).

   10 min

2. At this point the guide will talk about the life and career of President Tancredo de Almeida Neves.

   5 min

3. Historical Museum on Brazil's participation in World War II and collection with many historical relics.

   5 min

4. Discover the history of the beautiful and historic Municipal Theater of São João del-Rei.

   5 min

5. After learning about attractions such as the Chain Bridge and the City Hall, as well as several other historical events, the guide will lead the participants to this manor house, which is of extreme historical and architectural relevance. It has features that make it different from others at that time and for this reason, in 1938 the Solar was listed by IPHAN, and is currently the Cultural Center of the Federal University of São João del-Rei.

   10 min

6. Meet and be impressed by one of the main colonial churches in the city!

   10 min

7. There, the guide will explain about the events of the Vila in the Colonial Period, as well as slavery and the Lei Aurea.

   Passes by

8. After passing through Largo da Cruz/Passo da Paixão - Senhor dos Passos, and the House of Barão de Itambé, the guide will introduce you to the history of the Church of Nossa Senhora das Mercês, located in a higher part of the historic center, which has an outstanding access staircase.

   10 min

9. Great representative of Brazilian colonial art, containing rich decoration in gilded carving, paintings and statuary, the Basilica Cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Pilar was listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). Beautiful place to visit.

   10 min

10. The collection of the Museum of Sacred Art consists of records of several important historical periods for the city of São João del-Rei and the state of Minas Gerais, such as the period of mining and the artistic production of the baroque and rococo styles.

    Passes by

11. Our guide will tell the story of the famous dentist Doctor Lustosa, who developed the famous toothache ointment.

    Passes by

12. The history of the President of the Republic Tancredo Neves is mixed with the history of São João del-Rei itself. Passing by Sobrado Lustosa, discover where he lived between 1957 and 1985!

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Brazil, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 222 experiences we list in Brazil, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 222.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.