Fortaleza City Tour

Highlights / General details

In this “City Tour” you, the visitor, are invited to discover the history and uniqueness of the beautiful city of Fortaleza. The Portuguese colonists were the first non-native settlers in Ceará that, in dispute with dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, founded a small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, on April 13, 1726. Today, the city is the fifth largest in Brazil with a population of 2.2 Million.

You’ll experience the full spectrum of the city, from young Fortaleza to old. You’ll experience first-hand the diversity and beauty of the city’s well maintained historical buildings including: the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyr’s Square, the Center of Tourism, the Statue of Iracema, the Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbour of Mucuripe and the famous beach “Praia do Futuro.” On some tours, you will also visit The Museum of Ceará and The José de Alencar Theater.

Inclusion

Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in Fortaleza and Professional Tour Guide.

Exclusion

Food and Beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Departs at 7:45am.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

Additional Information The following items are recommended: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sandals, Hiking Boots or Tennis Shoes.

Additional Information

The following items are recommended: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sandals, Hiking Boots or Tennis Shoes.

Policies The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation. All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities, however ALL clients are required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm their pick up time. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation