What to do and see in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais (MG): The Best Tours

May 6, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

The name says it all: Belo Horizonte, or “beautiful horizon,” has stunning views of surrounding mountains. Built as a planned city about a century ago, its tree-lined streets are laid out in a tidy grid. Explore the modern Brazilian architecture of the Pampulha neighborhood, relax in Mangabeiras Park or indulge in some epic retail therapy. Refresh with a cachaça rum cocktail, or tuck into a sumptuous pile of meat at a traditional Brazilian barbecue restaurant.
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1. National Park Serra do Cipó Trekking Tour from Belo Horizonte

Kopa Turismo
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Experience a private 8-hour guided trekking tour in Serra do Cipó which is considered one of the best ecotourism destinations in Brazil. These mountains make part of the “Espinhaço Range - Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO, home of several endangered species and the largest variety of endemic flora. Be impressed by the waterfalls, canyons, caves and all the different shapes and colors, framed by a relief of sinuous curves with characteristical sandy rocks formed over 1.7 billion years. Access is done on a minivan with air conditioning.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By shuvamia1

I booked a 4 days private tour for 4 people in Minas Gerais with Kopa travel agency ,located in Belo Horizonte,Brazil.The quality of the tour was outstanding. The itinerary,the guide,the driver and all the other arrangements were excellent. I also would like to recommend the smooth communication with Kopa rep in their office.

2. Ouro Preto and Mariana, MG

Minas Ecoturismo - Agência Belo Horizonte, R. Cotegipe, 15 - Horto, Belo Horizonte - MG, 31035-050, Brazil Minas Ecoturismo
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A special product for those who want to experience the experience of knowing the history of social and cultural development of the bases of Brazil

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Lunch

Exclusions: Breakfast, Rates of attraction

3. Tabuleiro Waterfall - Largest waterfall of Minas Gerais with 273m of height!

Av. Getúlio Vargas, 1635 - Funcionários, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30112-021, Brazil Vara Mato
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The tour to the waterfall of Tabuleiro is a unique experience, you will have the opportunity to know and swim in the largest waterfall of Minas Gerais, with 273m high! And in return enjoy a beautiful sunset on the top of Serra do Cipó, next to the statue of Juquinha, legend of the region;

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees, Private transportation, Life jacket, Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast, Soda/Pop, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages

4. A historical and cultural tour in Belo Horizonte

Memorial Minas Gerais Vale, Praça da Liberdade, 640 - Savassi, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30140-010, Brazil Sílvio Cruz
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This is a unique experience, as you will have the opportunity to walk through the original area of Belo Horizonte, where the city was originally built and from where it was developed to what it is currently. During the tour, we will visit several important points of interest of the city and in all of them, the historical and cultural importance of each location will be explained. We will make a geographical, historical, cultural and architectural contextualization of each place we go. In the end, visitors will have a much broader view of the city of Belo Horizonte (and the state of Minas Gerais) than they used to have previously. After just over 3.5 hours of this walking tour, visitors will have more historical and cultural knowledge about the city than most locals.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

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5. Private Tour: Discover Belo Horizonte City

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Embark on this 5-hour private tour of the city of Belo Horizonte. Have your guide take you off the beaten track to teach you all about local art, music, gastronomy, architecture, and culture. See the main sites including Liberty Palace and Pope Plaza before returning to your central accommodations. This tour offers a morning or afternoon departure.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By shuvamia1

I booked a 4 days private tour for 4 people in Minas Gerais with Kopa travel agency ,located in Belo Horizonte,Brazil.The quality of the tour was outstanding. The itinerary,the guide,the driver and all the other arrangements were excellent. I also would like to recommend the smooth communication with Kopa rep in their office.

6. Belo Horizonte City Tour in Pampulha

Rio Carioca Tours
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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By BrasilTraveler

Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.

7. Private Bike Tour in Pampulha Lagoon - Belo Horizonte-MG by Bikemania

Bikemania, Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 14370 - Pampulha, Belo Horizonte - MG, 31365-450, Brazil Bike Mania Aluguel Bicicletas
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Sport, leisure and fun for the whole family is a necessity in a growing market. Our story began in 2010 when we started Bikemania. At first it was just bike rentals, but our vision of healthy, family-friendly entertainment was shaping up to the current model. Today we offer in addition to bicycles a complete line of services This is a guided walk along Pampulha's waterfront, guided, providing safety and mechanical support, bypassing and knowing the entire lake, compared from all lookouts, enabling many photos.

Inclusions: Bicycle use and equipment (helmet)

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8. Congonhas City Tour

Rio Carioca Tours

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.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By BrasilTraveler

Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.

9. LOW COST - Belo Horizonte Airport Transfer

AS Brasil

Start your trip in style and pre-book a private roundtrip transfer from Belo Horizonte to All Airports and travel in executive style cars. The professional service saves time and money and is better than unreliable taxi lines or the hassle of the public transport network. A personal airport team will attend to your comfort and needs, providing door-to-door service at affordable prices. Let them take the strain of the unfamilar roads and heavy traffic as you sit back and relax, and enjoy the views en route to, or from, Belo Horizonte.  Simply pre-book with a recommended 24 hour notice. Flights are tracked to allow for delays and a complimentary 1 hour waiting time is provided in case of unexpected delays upon landing.

Inclusions: Private Roundtrip Transfers from/to All Airports, Private Cars, Professional Driver, Up to 3 midsize bags

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food, Drink

Reviewed By unicorn11500

Round trip from airport (GIG) to Copacabana Palace hotel and back 7 days later. Both drivers were very nice and helpful. Their vehicles are newer and immuclately clean. They were on time. I will defienitley use them again. I used them to begin with from the reviews I read. Thanks everyone I made a great choice. Price very reasonable.

10. Private Airport Transfer: Belo Horizonte to Tancredo Neves Int. Airport (CNF)

Taxi2Airport Belo Horizonte

Book here your safe and reliable Private Airport Transfer from your hotel or location within the Belo Horizonte city area to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF). Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 9/10 based on 35k+ reviews. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Modern cars only. - Certified professional drivers. - 24/7 Customer Support (English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese).

Inclusions: Free waiting time: 20 minutes, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Child seats on request, Pets on board on request, Large luggage (such as golf bags or skis) on request

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