Discover the best cultural tours in Belo Horizonte - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Cultural Tours in Belo Horizonte
Cultural tours in Belo Horizonte are the perfect way to explore the heart and soul of this remarkable destination.
Unlike standard sightseeing, cultural tours allow you to immerse yourself in the traditions, stories, and daily life
that make Belo Horizonte truly unique. These experiences often include visits to historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods,
bustling local markets, and cultural centers where the city’s rich heritage comes alive. Travelers can expect authentic
encounters such as tasting regional dishes prepared with age-old recipes, joining guided walks that highlight architectural
gems, or taking part in workshops that showcase local art and crafts. Beyond just seeing the sights, cultural tours create
meaningful opportunities to connect with the people of Belo Horizonte and better understand their history and way of life.
Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a group, or exploring with family, these tours are designed to be both educational
and memorable. They reveal layers of culture that ordinary trips often overlook. By joining a cultural tour in Belo Horizonte,
you not only witness its past and present but also become part of its ongoing story—carrying home lasting memories and
deeper appreciation of the destination.
Get to know the paths, encounters and friendships of Milton Nascimento, Lo Borges, Beto Guedes and the collective of musicians through an unprecedented and thematic city tour. This tour allows you to go back in time and relive the stories and places where young artists met and made friends in Belo Horizonte. Inside an old bus from 1957 we sing, learn and have fun. Unmissable!
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Conheça o maior Museu de Arte contemporânea da América Latina. Maravilha em Minas Gerais. Local ímpar, tamanha a beleza do Instituto. Essa mescla de arte e natureza pulsante é um dos diferenciais do INHOTIM. Conheça tudo isso com alguém gabaritado para tal. Tenha uma experiência dentro do INHOTIM. São infinitas as possibilidades de visitação, que podem ser feitas a pé ou de carrinho elétrico alugado (opcional). Um dia é pouco, reserve dois ou três dias, para fazer tudo, com calma. Temos Guias de Turismo formados no Instituto, eu por exemplo, frequento o Instituto desde 2009, conheço muito bem todos os caminhos inimagináveis e possíveis dentro deste lugar único que é o Inhotim. Tenha uma verdadeira experiência com a gente. Surpreender é o nosso lema.
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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.
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Visit the historic cities of Ouro Preto, considered a World Heritage Site, and Mariana, the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Visit churches and museums and get to know the traditions that tell the specifics and portray the customs and histories of each of these cities
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Get to know Belo Horizonte your way, with the attractions that most attract your attention, that you most want to know or review again. Here you can choose one of the four combos available for 4-hour tours of the Capital Mineira. Choose yours and be happy for BH. We will provide you with a unique experience, another look at the city, with a lot of history, culture, gastronomy, tradition, and of course, all this with the famous Minas Gerais way of receiving. Each combo was designed to please everyone, favoring an attraction or a region of the city. We are sure, you will feel like doing all of them, it is difficult to choose, each one is better than the other. Buy two combos and I've been through BH all day. Come with us!!!
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Visit to Maquiné Cave, its name is in honor of its former owner: Joaquim Maria do Maquiné. Wonderful, stupendous, colossal, of rare beauty, its huge rooms, with rare speleothems, that is, the formations inside the Grotto: Stalactites, Stalagmites, Electites, Travertines, Curtains, among others. Scientifically discovered by the Dane, Peter Willelm Lund, in 1834. Minas Gerais is known as the cradle of paleontology, archeology and caving in America. Located in the city of Cordisburgo, city of the heart and of the great Minas Gerais writer João Guimarães Rosa, we will get to know his childhood home, his history, stories, excerpts from his books contacted by the “Miguilins”, who are the teenagers of the city that they leave registered in the memory of those who visit the Casa João Guimarães Rosa Museum. Stopping at the famous Elephant House, it is a house made with the shape, the architecture of the building in the form of a very large Indian Elephant, very interesting.
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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.
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A trip back in time to the Belo Horizonte of the past.
In a light 3-hour tour, we'll walk through Belo Horizonte's past portrayed by writers such as Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Henriqueta Lisboa, Pedro Nava and Mário de Andrade.
We meet at the Church of Boa Viagem. So, we took a ride on the writings of centenary poets and chroniclers to show the Belo Horizonte lived by them, which today only exists in these records.
We will tell picturesque stories of a BH built on the rubble of a city over 200 years old, which was erased from the map in the name of modernity.
We are going to retrace the steps of important political and artistic personalities of the last century, comparing poetry, short stories, curious stories and historical images with today's scenarios.
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Great day trip getting to know the first two capitals of our Rich State. Both have an invaluable collection, with beautiful buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. A spectacular day awaits you on this tour. In Mariana we will go through the famous Rua Direita, with preserved houses, the Catedral da Sé, the first in Minas, a beautiful example of construction, whose high point is its wonderful organ, of German origin. Praça Minas Gerais, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Estrada Real. In Ouro Preto, we will visit the Museum of Inconfidência, with a rich collection in a wonderful building located in Praça Tiradentes, the main one in the city. Visit the charming Chapel of São Francisco de Assis, a masterpiece by the masters Antônio Francisco “Aleijadinho” and Manoel da Costa Ataíde, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. A day to be marked in memory and always getting the taste of wanting more, staying another day. Time for shopping at the soapstone fair.
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Day trip along the Old Road of Estrada Real, having experience with the sweet Goiabada Cascão, direct contact with Nature preserved in the State Forest of Uaimií, which means Rio das Velhas in Tupi-Guarani, feel the pleasant, peaceful climate of the peaceful district of São Bartolomeu, a delightful place, which preserves the Mineira culture, its rich matrix, maintaining its typical gastronomy made in the wood stove, using what is planted and what is created in the backyards, establishing the system of exchange of goods between neighbors and friends, having the opportunity to buy products produced in the region. Let's enjoy the Rio das Velhas, which the Paulistas called Guaicuí, which crosses the district, is born within the seat of the municipality of Ouro Preto of which São Bartolomeu is part, the river is the largest tributary of the São Francisco River, having 801 km of very clean, good for swimming or kayaking and stand-up paddle. A real dive into our culture.
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Go back in time, walk on a stretch of the "Old Way" of the Estrada Real, which connects Ouro Preto to Parati, RJ, in the format of the Way of Santiago, in Europe, today a tourist route. To start the day in high style, a hearty breakfast in a beautiful inn in Santo Antônio do Leite, Ouro Preto neighborhood. Then, start of the walk, totaling 9 km, sections with shade, halfway stop at Cachaçaria Gota de Minas, tasting and shopping. Continuing the walk to the Engenheiro Correia neighborhood, the rest of the way to Congonhas will be done by car. Lunch included in Congonhas, after a guided tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, UNESCO 1985 and the Congonhas Museum, marvel at the rich work of Masters Aleijadinho and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Return to BH via the ER. An unforgettable day, a lot of culture, history and rich Minas Gerais cuisine. Not to forget, this is Minas Gerais. Come to Minas, come with us!!!
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Our cultural tours in Belo Horizonte are carefully curated to provide authentic experiences led by knowledgeable local guides.
Each tour is designed to highlight the traditions, history, and unique stories that make Belo Horizonte special, ensuring you
leave with a deeper connection to the destination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cultural Tours in Belo Horizonte
Cultural tours in Belo Horizonte usually include visits to historic sites, cultural landmarks, local markets,
and interactive experiences that reflect the traditions and daily life of the city.
Yes, cultural tours in Belo Horizonte are family-friendly. They offer engaging activities for adults and children,
making them educational and fun for all ages.
Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary. Some tours last just a few hours, while others
may take a full day or even span multiple days.
No special preparation is needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, curiosity, and an open mind.
Your guide will provide all the necessary information during the tour.
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