Free tour

Fortaleza's City Center Walking Tour

5.00

Excellent (6 ratings)

Fortaleza

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Guru: José

Registered on 22 June 2023

Hello. I am a Brazilian architect and urban planner who is delighted with urban tourism on foot. What I love to study is what I like to live and know when I'm on a trip, public spaces at the level of people. I already had the opportunity to visit many cities in some countries and that has led me to create my own free walking tour service in my original city, Fortaleza. When I'm not an architect and urban planner or a local guide, I love going to the movies, good food, anime, heavy metal, board games and having fun with friends.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

FORTALEZA'S CITY CENTER TOUR
The city center of Fortaleza is where it all began in this part of Brazil. During this tour, we will pass through many historical places and present you historical, cultural, interesting, and also funny facts related to the city's development, slavery, change of habits, architecture, gastronomy, and nature. If you are attentive, maybe you can get a caramelized cashew nut in our quiz!

This tour takes around 3h30minutes and you'll practically not notice the passage of time. With many stops in a 3,0km walk, no one gets tired and at some point, we make a refreshing stop to drink delicious natural juices.

We'll meet at Fortaleza's Central Market to discover:

The city's first square
The cathedral
Northeast Bank Cultural Center
Lion's Square
Ferreira's Square
The oldest building still standing
Aslaves' church
Rachel de Queiroz's statue
Art Station
Tourism Center
Martyr Square.

This tour started at the end of 2018 and thousands of people have walked with us, always sending great reviews. To do something you love with quality is something very important for us and we are sure that you will enjoy this moment too.
Book this tour and discover Fortaleza in the best way!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Av. Alberto Nepomuceno, 199 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60055-000, Brazil

I will be by the side of PlanetaTur's kiosk with a yellow umbrella. This is just after entering Mercado Central de Fortaleza by avenue Alberto Nepomuceno. Very easy.

Free entry

Mercado Central de Fortaleza - Avenida Alberto Nepomuceno - Centro

This is the biggest place to check handcrafts and souvenirs of Fortaleza and Ceará. Here is where we are going to meet at first and later you can get even more information of the city at Casa do Turista (Turist House). The place also includes restaurants, bathrooms and ATM.

Outside visit

Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção - Avenida Alberto Nepomuceno - Centro

This place is a military building with a free admission museum of the beginning of the city. One of the main landmarks of the city center.

Outside visit

Catedral Metropolitana de Fortaleza - Rua Sobral - Centro

The main church of the city. It has neogothic style and is 75m tall.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).