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A colonial church in Sabará

Private day tour from Belo HorizonteCongonhas and Sabará Private Day Trip from Belo Horizonte: Aleijadinho's Art

9h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Belo Horizonte
Free cancellation, 24h

Two colonial towns and the work of Aleijadinho: the twelve soapstone prophets in Congonhas, and the gilded little churches of Sabará.

The day

Congonhas is south of Belo Horizonte and Sabará is east, so we cross the city in the middle of the day.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Belo Horizonte.

08:30

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

Aleijadinho's twelve soapstone prophets in front of the church, and the chapels below with carved figures of the Passion. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10:30

Back through Belo Horizonte

The drive across to Sabará.

12:30

Sabará, and lunch

A gold town from the early eighteenth century, on the river just outside the city.

13:30

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó

A tiny church with a gilded interior and Chinese-style paintings.
Entrance not included

14:15

Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Sabará's main church, with a rich gilded altar.
Entrance not included

15:00

Back to Belo Horizonte

The short drive home.

16:00

Back to your hotel

In the afternoon.

A colonial church in Sabará
A colonial church in Sabará
A yellow and white colonial church with a clock tower in Minas Gerais
A yellow and white colonial church with a clock tower in Minas Gerais
A hill town in Minas Gerais with a church at the top
A hill town in Minas Gerais with a church at the top

Photos by Claiton Conto, Lohane Gonçalves Diogo on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances to churches and lunch are not included.

Before you book

Opening days
The churches keep short and changing hours. We check for your date when you book.
Shoes
The streets in both towns are cobbled. Wear comfortable shoes.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel. Send us your date and group size and we reply with the price.

Antônio Francisco Lisboa, the great sculptor and architect of colonial Minas Gerais. Your driver will tell you his story on the way.

Not on the same day. Our Ouro Preto and Mariana day covers it.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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