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Ouro Preto seen from the São Sebastião viewpoint

Private day tour from Belo HorizonteLavras Novas and the Ouro Preto Countryside Private Day Trip from Belo Horizonte

10h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Belo Horizonte
Free cancellation, 24h

The quiet side of Ouro Preto: Cachoeira do Campo and its old church, a drive through the town, and the mountain village of Lavras Novas.

The day

These are districts of Ouro Preto, on the old Estrada Real. Small places, mountain views and slow lunches.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Belo Horizonte.

08:45

Cachoeira do Campo

An old village on the road to Ouro Preto, with the baroque Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré.
Entrance not included

10:00

Through Ouro Preto

A slow drive through the old town, with a stop for the view.

11:00

Lavras Novas

A small village up in the hills beyond Ouro Preto, with one long main street, a white chapel and wide views.

12:30

Lunch in the village

Country food from Minas Gerais in one of the village restaurants.

14:30

Back to Belo Horizonte

The drive home.

17:00

Back to your hotel

In the late afternoon.

Ouro Preto seen from the São Sebastião viewpoint
Ouro Preto seen from the São Sebastião viewpoint
A small church on a hill overlooking a town near Ouro Preto
A small church on a hill overlooking a town near Ouro Preto
A white church on top of a hill near Ouro Preto
A white church on top of a hill near Ouro Preto

Photos by Luiz Felipe S. C., Charles Assunção, Alexandre Brondino 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, lunch and any guided walks are not included.

Before you book

Weather
It is cooler up in the hills than in Belo Horizonte. Bring a warm layer.
Walks
There are trails and waterfalls around Lavras Novas. Longer walks need a local guide, which we can help you find.
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.

It makes a long day, but it is possible. Message us and we will plan it.

A short visit, yes. For the full town, take our Ouro Preto and Mariana day.

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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Price On request Up to 16 people, 10h
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