Casa Franca-Brasil Tours and Tickets

Visit Rio's highlights and landmarks on foot during a small-group sightseeing tour. Ride the subway downtown and follow your 'carioca' (Rio native) guide on a walk that includes Rio's most important historical and cultural sites. Visit National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio, Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência and several other important landmarks.

Embark on a captivating self-guided walking tour through Rio de Janeiro with Context Travel expert and Brazil Cultural director, Javier Escudero. Beginning in Praça XV de Novembro, you'll unravel Brazil's history from colonial times to independence, exploring the Castelo District's architectural and societal evolution. Javier delves into Rio's growth, the Portuguese monarchy's influence, and the impact of slavery on its culture. Traverse streets walked by historical figures like Carmen Miranda, and visit landmarks like the Federal Justice Cultural Center. Gain insights into Rio's economic transformation and the fight to preserve African culture, and witness architectural metamorphosis. Optional visits to the Imperial Palace, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Museum of the Black People, and Confeitaria Colombo await those eager to deepen their understanding of Rio's profound transformation over the last 250 years. Admission to optional stops is not included in the tour price.

Walk through historical downtown Rio during this 4-hour tour with a local guide. Ride the subway downtown, like the 'cariocas', or Rio locals, do, then start your tour in Cinelandia Square. Visit important landmarks like the Opera House, the National Library, Tiradentes Palace and the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants. Listen as your guide shares information about the history, culture, art and architecture of the area while you walk. Enjoy personal attention and an intimate experience on this small-group tour.

Experience the diverse culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro on a food tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and sample local delicacies that you might otherwise have missed. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15 as you sample everything from cheese bread and cocinas (chicken and potato bites) to sugar cane juice and craft beer.

Santa Teresa is one of the most bucolic neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and is close to the city center. A trip to the past visiting the historic center of Rio, Praça Mauá, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Staircase, Casa França Brasil. The neighborhood of Santa Teresa houses mansions from the early 20th century. Today it is a stronghold of plastic artists, where there is the tram, dated 1897. The Tour takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon ..

Step back in time to the founding of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the colonial, imperial and republican periods while exploring the city. Discover history, art and curiosities with your art historian guide. Admire art and architecture, including museums, churches, plazas, and more, on this extensive walking tour.