Congonhas City Tour
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. Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.
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Congonhas City Tour
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What's included in Congonhas City Tour
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas
Some of the finest pieces of Aleijadinho's work can be found in this place. The image of Senhor Morto, in front of the main altar, is the reason for the biggest religious pilgrimage in Minas Gerais.
Basilica do Sr Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
The twelve sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace are considered amongst the finest work of famous artist Aleijadinho.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup time: we provide pickup in most hotels in the Belo Horizonte area. Please, contact us back in order to properly schedule your pickup time.
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BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [[email protected]/ +55 21 98806.5075] at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
