Half Day Tour Congonhas

Highlights / General details

This excursion visits Congonhas do Campo, a town adorned by Antônio Franciso Lisboa's two greatest sculpture masterpieces: The Twelve Prophets, in the Basílica do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, carved in soapstone and 66 painted wooden statues, located in six chapels along the way to the main church, depicting Christ's Passion.

Brazil's most famous Baroque artist, Antônio Franciso Lisboa (1730-1814) was also called Aleijadinho (the little cripple) because he lost the use of his hands and legs at the age of 30. However, with a hammer and chisel strapped to his arms, he managed to produce the most beautiful sculptures, his work bringing about the development of Brazilian art from the excesses of Baroque to a finer, more graceful Rococo style.

Inclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Private Transportation; Guided Tour.

Exclusion

Food and Beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily, except Monday. Many touristic attractions are closed on Mondays and this tour does not operate on Mondays.

No tour departures on: January 1; February 24 - March 5 (Carnival); December 24-25, 31.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location

Tour departs from guest hotel.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.

*2 PASSENGERS MINIMUM REQUIRED TO CONFIRM RESERVATION*

Many touristic attractions are closed on Mondays and this tour does not operate on Mondays.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**