History tours · BRAZIL HISTORY TOURS
A shortlist you could hand a friend: 6 brazil history tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to check before you book.
Spend about five hours in Bento Gonçalves visiting Epopeia Italiana, Garibaldi Winery, Devorata Craft Truffles, and the Maria Fumaça wine train. Your guide handles transport and admission, with audio-visual history, wine and sparkling-wine culture, chocolate tasting, music, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“They really made an effort for me because I dont speak Portugese. And everything was arranged really well.”
Spend four hours touring Rio’s historic center, XV de Novembro Square, Cinelândia, the Arcos de Lapa, and artistic Santa Teresa. Your multilingual guide drives between stops, explains Brazil’s past, and takes you to Parque das Ruínas for wide views over Guanabara Bay. Pickup is available from major central and beach neighborhoods.
“Lavinia was an excellent guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her!”
Ride 9 to 12 miles through São Paulo with UrbanBikeSP, stopping at Paulista Avenue, MASP, Copan, Luz Station, Sé Cathedral, and Liberdade. Guides such as Juliana, Arthur, Pedro, Roberto, and Jefferson lead small groups in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Bikes, helmets, water, rain gear, snacks, and a café stop are included.
“Juliana is a wonderful city guide. She told us about Sao Paulo with passion. Seeing the city from a cyclist's point of view is amazing. The trip itself is absolutely safe and well organized. We had a great time. worth recommending.”
Meet an English-speaking guide at the Rio Art Museum for a 150-minute walk through Little Africa. You’ll see Mauá Square from a rooftop, learn about Afro-Brazilian food at Largo da Prainha, visit Pedra do Sal, and finish at Cais do Valongo. Guides such as Luana, Nathalia, Ryane, Larissa, and Eddie are known for warm, thoughtful storytelling.
“It was so nice and informative. We got to see some places that we, if we were alone, wouldn’t have seen. The guide was so kind and took her time explaining the history and culture of little Africa.”
Spend four hours with a local guide exploring Santa Teresa and Ancient Rio. See the 1897 tram, Parque das Ruínas, Lapa Arches, Praça XV, Cinelândia, and grand civic buildings. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the tram ride and museum interiors are not.
“Interesting to see the other aspects of Rio de Janeiro away from tourist hot-spots of Corcovado and Sugarloaf.”
Meet your English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Rita’s Church for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic centre. Learn about Indigenous peoples, colonial trade, Freemasonry, and the gold, sugar, coffee, and pau-brasil cycles, then sample Gabriela cachaça with honey, clove, and cinnamon.
“An interesting walking tour of the historic centre of Paraty which was a nice addition to the atmosphere that you can get in the town just by walking around. Our guide was friendly and informative and the Cachaça tasting was a nice touch at the end. I would say the price is slightly above what you get but not a big issue overall.”
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