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

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed Tour Guide
    • We use the VLT train system to access some of the locations on the list.

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Starbucks
        Praça Floriano, 7 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-020, Brazil

        We'll meet in front of Starbucks.

      End point

      • Cais do Valongo
        Av. Barão de Tefé - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-460, Brazil

        This is where we'll end our tour.

      Operating hours
      .8:30 am

      Itinerary

      1

      Cinelandia

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Passeio Publico

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Escadaria Selaron

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

      4

      The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      5

      Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      6

      Igreja de São Francisco de Paula

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Largo da Carioca (Pass By)

      7

      Mosteiro De Sao Bento

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Maua Square (Pass By)

      8

      Painel Etnias

      5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      9

      Cais do Valongo

      5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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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      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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