Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

4.3 (79 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and superb baroque buildings of downtown Rio de Janeiro. While you walk, your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will bring the city and its stories alive.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
  • Walking tour of Rio de Janeiro
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
    10m
    See and visit the Church constructed in neoclassical style, which began being built in 1630 and finished in 1775.
  2. Mosteiro De Sao Bento
    10m
    Visit the Monastery of São Bento, founded in 1590 by 2 monks from Bahia and considered one of the most important patrimony of Brazilian architecture.
  3. Maua Square
    Pass by
    Visit the new Mauá Square a gift from the Olympic legacy that has changed the life of the Cariocas forever, creating a new pole of entertainment and culture, hosting two new Museums, the Rio Art Museum and the Museum of Tomorrow, and the famous Cobra murals.
  4. Museu do Amanha
    Pass by
    See the modern Museum of Tomorrow
  5. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
    Pass by
    See one of the most important Cultural Centers of Rio de Janeiro.
  6. Praca Quinze de Novembro
    Pass by
    Pass through Quinze de Novembro Square
  7. Paco Imperial
    Pass by
    Built to be the residence of the governors of the captaincy and it was the residency of the Portuguese Royal Family, when it arrived in Brazil
  8. Mercado Popular da Uruguaiana
    Pass by
    Pass through famous market strees of Rio´s downtown
  9. Tiradentes Palace
    Pass by
    See the Tiradentes Palace from outside.
  10. 20m
    See and visit the famous Colombo Bakery
  11. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
    10m
    Visit and see the ancient Conical Cathedral in form and with a 96 metres (315 ft) internal diameter — 106 metres of external diameter — and an overall height of 75 metres (246 ft)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Roundtrip transfer available from most hotels located in Rio's South Zone. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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