Top 7 Walking Tours in Paraty

1.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19Our pick

Explore Paraty’s UNESCO-listed old town, learn its colonial stories, and taste local Gabriela cachaça on a 90-minute guided walk.

“The tour of Paraty was absolutely wonderful. Thiago is incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the town’s history to life and helping you truly understand its roots. A journey through the past, expertly guided and deeply engaging. The cachaça tasting is also a must! Daniela”

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2.Private walk tour of Paraty’s historical center – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Review of Paraty Tours’ private two-hour walk through Paraty’s colonial center, churches, Masonic symbols, pricing, stops, and booking tips.

“Christ was a great guide made the trip fun and very informative, learnt a lot about the history of Brazil as well as Paraty. Would recommend the tour with Chris.”

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3.Gold Trail Atlantic Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $130

Hike Paraty’s historic Gold Trail, swim at Toboga Falls, and taste cachaça on a private Atlantic Forest tour.

“Michael is a knowledgeable guide and made the tour fun. We learnt a lot about Brazilian flora and Paraty's history.”

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4.Paraty Historic District: Walking Tour with Cachaca Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Walk Paraty’s cobbled colonial center, hear its stories, visit churches and studios, and taste Brazilian cachaça in a small group.

“The tour did not flow - it felt like the guide was just telling us random facts he could remember about random stuff we walked past. He took us to quite a lot of shops, which weren’t related to the tour. He didn’t seem to speak very good English so when we asked questions, he couldn’t answer them. He was a nice guy, but the tour was probably the worst walking tour I’ve been on (I’ve been on loads and only one other tour was bad - normally I’ve found these kinds of tours are excellent).”

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5.Ilha Grande – Private Historical Walking Tour with Natural Pool.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Explore Ilha Grande’s history, black-sand beach, prison ruins, aqueduct, and waterfall on a private 2 to 3-hour walking tour.

“We had a good tour with Bruno. First he sent an email the day before letting us know where to meet him at the docks. He was prompt and even tried to contact us via face time to ensure we knew where to meet him. He was very informative throughout the tour and very helpful. Differently an eco tour. He took us to the aqua duct and showed us what is left of the quarantine buildings. We then made our way to the waterfall and fresh water pools where we spent some time swimming in the refreshing waters. We were also given the opportunity to swim at one of the…”

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6.2-Hour Walking Tour of Historic Paraty, Brazil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Paraty’s colonial churches, Portuguese past, tidal streets, and cachaça culture on a small-group evening walking tour.

“We really enjoyed our tour. Michael was very knowledgeable about the history of Paraty and knew many fun facts. We got a good overview of the town, learned the layout and Michael shared some great recommendations.”

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7.Ilha Grande: Private Historic Walking Tour with Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $156

Explore Ilha Grande’s past, forest trails, birdlife, and a possible natural pool stop with a private local guide.

“Our tour with Matheo through Ilha Grande State Park was unforgettable! His passion for the island’s deep history and stunning nature was contagious, giving us a deeper appreciation for this special place. He led us to hidden spots we would never have dared to explore on our own, revealing breathtaking views along the way. The highlight was a swim in the natural pool—so refreshing and like a dream! His knowledge and storytelling made the experience both engaging and eye-opening, covering everything from history to ecology to geology. If you’re lucky enough to get Matheo as your guide, you’re in for a fascinating, well-rounded adventure. Bonus: he speaks English and French…”

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