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
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Photo tour of the city of Baixa
773valmirpires,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An extraordinary moment excellent guide. The photo tips were excellent. It was possible to know more about the historical and cultural context of the place
Walk through the historic center and cycling on the edge of Guaíba.
marquesrib,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend the tour for those who want to know the history of Porto Alegre in general and the historic center in particular. We made the bike ride on the edge of Guaíba in the morning and the walking tour through the historic center in the afternoon, a complete experience.
Imperdible
luizaY5563ZJ,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tamara was spectacular, we took a history bath about Porto Alegre and RS. Excellent. It was worth too much. Thank you Tamara!
A unique experience
H8173GPfernandaa,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the experience, the staff is very dynamic and on the way to tell the legends of port cheerful, there was still staging in the middle, which left everything much cooler. I loved it, it's worth it.
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