Guided Walk Through the Historic Center
At a glance
Guided Walk Through the Historic Center is a 2h small-group experience in Porto Alegre, Brazil, operated by Viva+POA. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 97 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $22.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tour Guide Accompaniment.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
On this walk through the historic center of Porto Alegre, we will tell you many stories about the geographic, political and social formation of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. We begin our walk in front of the city's Public Market, one of the main commercial centers since the beginning of the city's occupation, then we will continue to Praça da Alfândega, with the main cultural centers of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, and continue to Orla do Guaíba, passing by the city's main postcards, such as Farol Santander, the Rio Grande do Sul Arts Museum, the Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana and Basílica Nossa Senhora das Dores.
The end of the walk will be with the beautiful sunset of Guaíba at Usina do Gasologista, the favorite landscape of Porto Alegre residents.
The walk takes place every day, with a minimum of 2 participants, from 3pm to 5pm, accompanied by a Tourist Guide registered with the Ministry of Tourism.
What's included
What's included
- Tour Guide Accompaniment
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
In this space we will visit the oldest restaurant in the city, the mark of the flood that occurred in the city in 1941 and also a point of interest with African traditions, Bará do Mercado Público.
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Stop 2 · 20m
One of the main squares in the historic center, in the surrounding area we will pass Farol Santander, Memorial do Rio Grande do Sul and the Museu de Artes do Rio Grande do Sul, the main cultural centers of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.
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Stop 3 · 15m
The famous "pink house" of Porto Alegre, and one of the main cultural centers in the state. Here, we will learn a little about the history of the building and visit the "poet's room", the place where the poet and writings Mário Quintana lived for 12 years.
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Stop 4 · 10m
The oldest religious temple in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul still standing, it is one of the places that hides one of the city's most famous urban legends, the legend of the "cursed towers".
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Stop 5 · 10m
The main postcard of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul is the sunset at Guaíba. There is the final point of our walk, with options for tours, food and the beautiful landscape of the city.
Meeting point
Our meeting point will be in front of the Porto Alegre Public Market Tourist Information Center, on the corner of Avenida Borges de Medeiros.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Guided Walk Through the Historic Center take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $22.58 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tour Guide Accompaniment.
Where does it start?
Our meeting point will be in front of the Porto Alegre Public Market Tourist Information Center, on the corner of Avenida Borges de Medeiros.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 97 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Porto Alegre.
