HD São José
History and fun in São José
Minimum recommended age*:
6 years
* The ages listed are only a suggestion; every child is unique, and it is up to each parent or guardian to decide whether their child is ready for the adventure. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Why do this activity?
A fun way to introduce children to the history of São José, turning the Historic Center into a big treasure hunt.
Starting point
São José Parish Church
End point
Historic Center Pier
Route Classification
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Activity Details
HD São José is an urban experience created especially for children aged 6 to 12 to discover the city’s Historic Center in a fun, relaxed and interactive way.
Designed as a treasure hunt, the itinerary includes 10 important attractions in the Historic Center, including squares, churches, historic houses and heritage buildings. With a map, stickers, cards and challenges to complete, families have fun while learning about people, stories and curiosities that help explain the development of São José and the importance of its cultural heritage.
At the end, the activity concludes with the discovery of a treasure designed to connect the experience with the knowledge, flavors and identity of the city.
Value:
R$ 450,00
Activity price for groups of 1 to 4 people. Please contact us for larger groups.
The booking date will be confirmed upon advance payment of 25% of the total activity price. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 7 days before the activity. For bookings made less than 7 days in advance, full payment is required.
Included:
Tour guide registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism;
Map, stickers and treasures for 2 children.
Not included:
Transportation expenses;
Meals and other food expenses.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation by the customer
Cancellations made 7 days or more before the activity will receive a full refund.
For cancellations made between 7 days and 24 hours before the activity, 25% of the total amount will be retained.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the activity, or failure to attend, are non-refundable, without prejudice to any rights provided by law.
Cancellation by Família na Trilha
If the activity is cancelled by Família na Trilha due to weather conditions that may compromise safety, access difficulties, operational issues or other circumstances that prevent the activity from being carried out safely, the customer may choose between rescheduling or receiving a full refund of the amounts paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
nWhat is HD São José?
HD São José is a tour in the Historic Center of São José created especially for families with children between 6 and 12 years. Over approximately 2 hours, children take part in a treasure hunt that passes by 10 historical and cultural attractions. With a map, stickers, challenges and a treasure at the end, they discover the history of São José in a fun and interactive way.
Para qual idade o HD São José é indicado?
O HD São José foi desenvolvido principalmente para crianças de 6 a 12 anos. Nessa faixa etária, a dinâmica da caça ao tesouro, as histórias e os desafios costumam funcionar muito bem. Irmãos menores ou mais velhos também podem participar, e por ser uma atividade privativa conseguimos adaptar a linguagem e a condução ao perfil das crianças da família.
What do children discover during HD São José?
The route passes by 10 attractions in the Historic Center of São José. Instead of simply following the explanations of a traditional city tour, children receive clues, look for elements in the places they visit, complete their map and take part in the stories. In this way, places and characters connected to the history and culture of São José become part of a game with one goal: finding the treasure.
Do adults also take part in HD São José?
Yes. HD São José was designed as a family experience, not as an activity where adults simply accompany the children. Parents, grandparents and other family members take part in the walk, the discoveries and the stories throughout the Historic Center. The treasure hunt places the children at the center of the experience, but it also allows different generations to discover São José together.
What makes HD São José different from a regular tour of the Historic Center?
In HD São José, the city’s history is presented through the children’s participation. The map, stickers, clues and treasure give them a reason to observe the places and discover what happened there. The experience combines cultural tourism, heritage education and play, turning the Historic Center of São José into an active part of the experience.