What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
* 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
1
Centro Historico
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.
2
Casa da Cultura de Paraty
15 minutes
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.
3
First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
15 minutes
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.
4
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict
15 minutes
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.
5
Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores
15 minutes
Visit the ancient and historical Nossa Senhora das Dores Chapel.
6
Igreja de Santa Rita
15 minutes
Check out the historical building of the Santa Rita de Cassia Church
7
Paraty Religious Arts Museum
15 minutes
Museum housed in a 1722 stone church with historical exhibits, including many religious artifacts.
8
Cachacaria Cana Caiana
15 minutes
At the end of the walk, stop for tasting of cachaças and liqueurs (optional) at Cachaçarias in the Historic Center.
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