Floriano Peixoto Square (Cinelandia) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Floriano Peixoto Square. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rio's City Tour - Tickets for Christ, Sugar Loaf & Lunch included

• Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

• From the Past to the Present: A Historical Walking Tour of Rio

• Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up

• Private Half-Day Must Sees: Your Last Minute Booking in Rio!

Floriano Peixoto Square is a public space, so while you don’t need to pay to visit it, you can book an affordable tour led by an expert guide to learn more about the square and surrounding neighborhoods. Historical walking tours tend to start around US$35 while e-scooter tours start around US$65.

It’s convenient to get to Floriano Peixoto Square via public transportation. The square, also called Cinelândia, has both a metro and tram stop. The L1-L4 on the orange line and L2 on the green line stop at the square, as does tram L1 on the blue line and L3 on the yellow line.

After you visit Cinelândia, it’s easy to take the metro or tram to a range of other attractions across the city. By foot, the nearest attractions are the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, City Theatre of Rio de Janeiro, Museum of Modern Art, Arcos da Lapa, and the 18th century Passeio Publico.

When visiting Floriano Peixoto Square via public transport, one of the first things that will catch your eye is the mural of Giberto Gil. A monument to Floriano Peixoto stands in the center of the square, which is surrounded by landmarks like the Federal Justice Cultural Center, Teatro Rival, and Centro Cultural Luiz Severiano Ribeiro.

If you want a relaxed experience in the square while shopping, dining, and viewing the monuments at your leisure, consider a midday visit. If you’re visiting to see a film, consider a weekend visit, as that’s when new films debut. You can also see the square after attending a show at Teatro Rival.