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Private Walking Tour: Historic Downtown Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed bilingual guide with a degree in History (English/Spanish)
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
      Private, air-conditioned transportation
    • Private walking tour (for your group only, up to 7 people)
    • Bottled water
      Bottled water during transportation
    • Exclusive historical and cultural content
    • Stops for photos and detailed explanations
    • Recommendations for historic cafes, bars, and bookstores
    • Pick-up and drop-off at hotel (Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca)
    • Entrance fee - Tickets for the Franciscan Sacred Art Museum
    • Lunch
      Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
      Gratuities (optional)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    The standard meeting point is your hotel lobby or Airbnb address. Simply provide the details when booking

    Drop-off point

    • Praça Quinze de Novembro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20010, Brazil

      Praça XV

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Confeitaria Colombo

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Praça Quinze de Novembro

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
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    Walking tour of Rio

    TBF_T, Jan 2026
    The guide personalized the tour to meet our interests and his knowledge of Brazil's history. His cafe chosen for lunch was perfect.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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