In one day you go from the glass greenhouse of the Botanical Garden to a wooden Ukrainian church and the family wineries of Santa Felicidade. This tour shows how immigrants from Italy, Poland and Ukraine shaped Curitiba, and why the city is known for its parks. A licensed local guide picks you up at your hotel or at the airport and plans the day at your pace.

What you'll see

• Botanical Garden – the greenhouse inspired by London's Crystal Palace and the French-style gardens.
• Historic Center – the oldest part of the city.
• Civic Center and Oscar Niemeyer Museum – photo stop outside the famous “Eye” (exterior only).
• Bosque do Papa – the log houses of the Polish Immigration Memorial.
• Ópera de Arame – the steel-tube theater built inside a former quarry.
• Tanguá Park – quarry lakes, a tunnel through the rock and a viewpoint over the city.
• Ukrainian Memorial in Tingui Park – a replica of the wooden church of St. Michael, from Mallet, in rural Paraná.
• Santa Felicidade – the Italian quarter, with family wineries and the city's best-known restaurants.
• Bosque Zaninelli – home of the Free University of the Environment, a wooden building in the middle of the forest.

Why book this tour

• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or at Curitiba airport.
• Guaranteed departure even for one traveler – there is no minimum group size.
• Licensed local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Adapted van for wheelchairs, strollers and reduced mobility, on request.
• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

Good to know

• Lunch is not included. Your guide suggests a restaurant that suits your taste, or you can add lunch in Santa Felicidade when you book.
• The adapted van is limited, so please request it when you book.
• The tour runs rain or shine. Your guide adjusts the order of the stops when needed.

Choose your date and see the whole city in a single day.