Downtown Ancient Rio Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

1. Cinelandia
   30m
   From the Cinelandia Square you can see the most important historical and political buildings in Downtown Rio: the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipal Chamber of Rio.
2. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Inaugurated in 1909, the Theatro Municipal is one of the most importante theaters of Brazil and Latin America. The Theatro Municipal has drawn international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, opera singers, and performing artists. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence, and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company.
3. Biblioteca Nacional
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. It is an imponent building with an archive of almost 9 millions items in downtown Rio that holds rare books, manuscripts, original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in the country, and two copies of the precious Mainz Psalter Bible, printed in 1492.
4. Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios to host the National School of Fine Arts, heir to the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, this building was built during the urban modernization carried out by mayor Pereira Passos in the then Federal Capital.
5. Praca Quinze de Novembro
   30m
   The square is located in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro; and the Paço Imperial. The Praça XV Station is a ferry terminal servicing a number of destinations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi
6. Arco do Teles
   20m
   Located in what was once the downtown market of the city, it has small streets and alleys full of bars and small restaurants.
7. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Important cultural center that was once a bank.
8. Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Important church in the center of the busiest avenue of the city.
9. Mosteiro De Sao Bento
   30m
   The statues, the walls, the golden leaves and even the floor were designed to be admired by everyone.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time.
For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
• If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
• Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.