Guided Walk Through the Historic Center
Overview
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2 hours
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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 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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Accompaniment
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Guided Walk Through the Historic Center
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enriched
lucasbezerrag,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, our guide super friendly, patient, charismatic and with a lot of knowledge and love for the city, which makes all the difference. I came back more in love with Porto Alegre.
Amazing
74mariafernandad,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good and the guide was super attentive! We will definitely return to other activities.
Excellent experience
carinamB7747AC,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful walk. Guide Evandro was very good. Presented the historic center with the entire history. We loved the walk.
A live to the professionalism, charisma and elegance of the guide throughout the tour.
ivaniasailap,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every walk was full of history. Past and recent stories of the history of Porto Alegre. A moment of discovery. A short walk that was worth far more than the legs I traveled to get here. Thank you!
I loved the guided tour
Rosa B,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guided visit. Tamara made the description of all the monuments making the connection with the historical context, in a pleasant and didactic way.
Enriching
jakson a,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Evandro was gentle, deeply acquainted with the history of the city. The overall was great the walk.
Good and considerate guide , beautiful places with nice stories, flexible guide, comfortable pace, lots of information ,
trinitybrendab,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good and considerate guide, beautiful places, flexible guide, comfortable pace, lots of information gathered, friendly 😊kind and patient guide
Story told
mmdagodinho,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful. Guide Evandro is excellent. Friendly, caring, you know what you're talking about. I learned a lot and loved the places visited.
I recommend
GlauciaPaschoa,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Tamara was very kind and polite, the tour is very rich in curiosities and culture. Practically a history lesson, I recommend!!
Sensational
887tiagoa,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, I did the special tour of Porto Alegre's haunted stories, a very good thematic show, I recommend.
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