Private Tour

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple.

The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car.

In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions.

The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Entrance fees.

Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.

Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel or airport.

VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport and port Greet & Meet services.

Meals and drinks.

Tips. (optional).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Rio de Janeiro

Following pick-up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, we drive for 3 hours to the Shrine, located in the city of Aparecida in the state of São Paulo.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida

The temple, the largest in the country, houses the 36 cm image of Our Lady of Aparecida. The sanctuary is the largest in the world dedicated to Mather Mary. 12 million pilgrims pass through yearly, making it the main pilgrimage point in Brazil. In addition to the image, the basilica has the chapel of the candles, where the devotees pray. Each weekend, up to 10 tons of paraffin are taken off from the place. In the Hall of Promises are thousands of objects and photographs of devotees who reported miracles.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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