Rio Capital Tour

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Capital of Brazil for almost two centuries (1763 - 1960), Rio de Janeiro still keeps memories, marks and the weight of the capital.
In this walking script, we approach the political, social and cultural history of the capital Rio from characters, narratives, monuments, buildings and places of the colonial, imperial and republican Rio. An ideal script for those who like architecture, history and the construction of Brazilian social memory.

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The Republic Museum

Museum of the Republic
Duration: 5 hours
with Museum of the Republic

Rio Capital Tour

What's included

  • One espresso or mate lion coffee per passenger
  • Metro from Cineland to Catete
  • Meals
  • We don't look at hotels
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Tiradentes Palace
    15m
    In this location, the House of Commons and Chain functioned during the colonial period and the House of Deputies between 1926 and 1960.
  2. 5m
    Chafariz of the master Valentim-Obra of the 18th century, is one of the most important records of the colonial city, and marks the distance of grounded area in the region.
  3. Paco Imperial
    15m
    The seat of the viceroyalty and the Brazilian imperial government, it was converted into a cultural center in 1990.
  4. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se
    10m
    Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is an example of the Rococo style.
  5. 20m
    Pause for a coffee at one of the most traditional confectioneries in the city.
  6. Palacio Capanema
    15m
    Headquarters of the Ministry of Education and Health in the Vargas government, is one of the main brands of modernist architecture of the 1930s and 1940s.
  7. Pass by
    Popularly known as "fire hole"
  8. Largo da Carioca
    15m
    Historic site of the city, it was a water supply point during the 18th and 19th centuries. It also housed the Hotel Avenida and the famous "Bayana Board".
  9. Convent Of St. Anthony
    15m
    One of the jewels of Brazilian colonial architecture, where we admire Baroque art and reflect on the expansion of the city in the 17th century.
  10. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
    10m
    From the stairs of the Pedro Ernesto Palace, you will see the Municipal Theatre, built in the 1900s with inspiration from the architecture of the Paris Opera House.
  11. Biblioteca Nacional
    15m
    Important institution of conservation and historical and literary research of the country.
  12. Centro Cultural Justica Federal
    Pass by
    It was the seat of the Federal Supreme Court
  13. Praca Mahatma Gandhi
    Pass by
    It housed the Monroe Palace, the seat of the Brazilian Senate until 1960. It was demolished in the 1970s.
  14. Palacio do Catete
    25m · Admission ticket included
    House of the presidency until 1960, houses the Republic Museum and its charming gardens.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the staircase of Tiradentes Palace, behind the statue. The Tour Guide will be on the staircase, wearing a black cap and a green shirt.

End point

Catete Metro Station is located in front of the Republic Museum. There is also a taxi stop, if preferred.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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