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 U...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide Accompaniment
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto Alegre Public Market
Our meeting point will be in front of the Porto Alegre Public Market Tourist Information Center, on the corner of Avenida Borges de Medeiros.
Return
Usina do Gasômetro
Our walk ends with the landscape of Guaíba, close to Usina do Gasologista.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 U...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide Accompaniment
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto Alegre Public Market
Our meeting point will be in front of the Porto Alegre Public Market Tourist Information Center, on the corner of Avenida Borges de Medeiros.
Return
Usina do Gasômetro
Our walk ends with the landscape of Guaíba, close to Usina do Gasologista.
Itinerary
1
Mercado Publico Porto Alegre
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.
20 minutes
2
Praca da Alfandega
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.
20 minutes
3
Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana
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.
15 minutes
4
Basilica Nossa Senhora Das Dores
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".
10 minutes
5
Orla do Guaiba
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.
