Fortaleza Guided Tour
Fortaleza Guided Tour
At 9:30 am we'll meet at the Central Market to start our guided tour of the historic center of Fortaleza and discover the charms of this city of Ceará.
First, we'll see the Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, a fortress built by the Dutch that dates back to 1649, when the city started to develop. Afterward, we'll head to Praça da Sé where we'll see the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph, a temple whose construction lasted from 1746 to 1978!
Our next stop will be Travessa Crato, a street that exudes tradition and is full of handicrafts. There, shopkeepers often invite visitors to discover their products - you'll fall in love with their artisanry! We'll then stroll through the Art-Deco district and visit the Centro Cultural Banco do Nordeste, where we'll learn more about the city's history and culture.
The tour of the historic center of Fortaleza will continue at Praça dos Leões, which dates back to 1730, along with the construction of the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário. We'll then pass by the Museu do Ceará and Praça do Ferreira, and head to Estação das Artes, a 67,000-meter complex that used to house the train station.
Our next destination will be the Tourism Center, a space dedicated to artisanry, whose building has a peculiar history. We'll tell you all about it while we admire the pieces made by the artisans.
Finally, we'll go to Praça dos Mártires, popularly known as the Passeio Público de Fortaleza, which offers incredible views of the sea. There you'll find the centennial baobab tree planted by Senator Pompeu in 1910.
In this last place, after about 3.5 hours, we'll end our guided tour of Fortaleza.
More Information
Duration
3h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Free Walking Tour Fortaleza
Corporate name: José Otávio Santos de Almeida Braga
Pets
Allowed, only in outdoor areas.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Fortaleza Central Market
Where does the activity end?
Passeio Público
