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Walking Historical Tour

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

Overview

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.
  • Available in English, Italian and Spanish
  • Approximately 3 hour tour
  • Starts at Cinelandia
  • Ends at Carioca, Centro

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Cinelândia / Centro
    Praça Floriano - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050, Brazil

    After finding a metro station, buy a round trip ticket, cost per trip - R$ 7.90 per person, take the train towards Pavuna or Uruguay and get off at Cinelândia, (pay attention the route is very fast), the exit is the Municipal Theater.

End point

  • Carioca / Centro
    Centro, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, 20031, Brazil

    Square with two metro exits. facing the Santo Antonio hill.

Itinerary

1

Cinelandia

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Biblioteca Nacional (Pass By)

Museu Nacional De Belas Artes (Pass By)

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (Pass By)

2

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Colombo

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Casa Franca-Brasil (Pass By)

Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (Pass By)

5

Praca Quinze de Novembro

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Largo da Carioca (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Rio in Tours tours operated by qualified, experienced and verbal fluent guides. All Co work are registered with the Ministry of Tourism. (CADASTUR).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Had a fantastic afternoon...

Ian_R, Apr 2025
Had a fantastic afternoon tour with Luiza.. Exceptional tour guide.. Very pleased and would recommend this tour

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear Ian and Tami, thank you very much. It was a great pleasure to have you here. Come back soon, God bless you! Luiza De Sordi.

Great day!!

Robb_H, Feb 2025
Excellent tour. Our guide, Louisa, had ALL the information you could ever want. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hennessey! It was great to meet such caring and friendly people. Luiza De Sordi

From $130.75

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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