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City Tour of Art, Architecture and Culture in Downtown Rio de Janeiro 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$40.80
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Overview
The City Tour of Art, Architecture, and Culture in Downtown Rio de Janeiro reveals over 450 years of rich history. This full-day excursion showcases a blend of old and new landmarks that define the vibrant heart of Rio.
- 🏟️ Visit the iconic Maracanã Stadium (outside only) and snap photos at Bellini’s statue, honoring Brazil’s legendary 1958 World Cup captain.
- 🎭 Experience the Sambadrome, the epicenter of Rio's Carnival, where the most spectacular parades come to life each year.
- ⛪️ Pass by the Candelária Church, an architectural gem that beautifully combines Baroque, neoclassical, and Neo-Renaissance styles, built from 1775 to the late 19th century.
- 🏛️ Explore the São Bento Monastery, known for its stunning Baroque interior and Rococo engravings, contrasting its austere exterior with opulent details.
- ⛪️ Marvel at the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, a modern architectural masterpiece inspired by Mayan pyramids, featuring stunning stained glass.
- 🌉 See the Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, which serves as a bridge for the famous Santa Teresa streetcar, connecting the city with its hilly neighborhoods.
- 🎨 Visit the Escadaria Selarón, a vibrant staircase adorned with over 2,000 colorful tiles, created by artist Jorge Selarón as a tribute to the Brazilian people.
- 🏖️ Pass by Botafogo Beach, a stunning spot in Guanabara Bay, perfect for recreation and local sports, with Sugar Loaf Mountain providing a picturesque backdrop.
- 🏖️ Start your journey from the famous Copacabana Beach, known for its lively atmosphere and beautiful scenery, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
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City Tour of Art, Architecture and Culture in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Departure Point: Tour departs from most hotels by the cost line of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
If your hotel is outside the pickup area contact local provider to know the best pick up location and pick up time.
Please wait by the entrance door - lobby
Daily
Returns to original departure point
Return details
Departure Point: Tour departs from most hotels by the cost line of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
If your hotel is outside the pickup area contact local provider to know the best pick up location and pick up time.
Please wait by the entrance door - lobby
Daily
Returns to original departure point
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MaracanaAfter pick ups, the tour starts with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (outside only) where we will have a quick stop for pictures at the Bellini’s statue, a famous captain who led Brazil’s soccer team to win the World Soccer Cup in 1958.
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Sambodromo da Marques de SapucaiAfter seeing Maracanã Stadium we will head to the Sambadrome, get ready to see where the magic happens every year. You'll see where the biggest carnival parade happens.
- The Candelária Church is an important historical Roman Catholic church in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Baroque façade with a neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements (pass by)
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Mosteiro De Sao BentoFollowing we will then visit the São Bento Monastery. A place of monastic simplicity that is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil where there is a surprising contrast between the austere, purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs. See for yourself the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, followed by a view of the dome and the Chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento.
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint SebastianAs we continue through the city, we will see the Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. There we will visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, a major landmark in this Brazilian city and a masterpiece of modern art. With architecture inspired by the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, the conical shape is believed to give proximity to God. Four stained glass windows run from floor to ceiling forming a cross at the top. You will notice that acoustics are great in there!
- The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the center of the city, in Lapa neighborhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. Since the end of the 19th century the aqueduct serves as a bridge for a popular tram that connects the city center with the Santa Teresa neighborhood uphill, the Santa Teresa streetcar. (pass by)
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Escadaria SelaronNext we will visit the Escadaria Selarón or Selaron staircase, a colorful tiled stairway, work of a self-taught Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Having traveled the world, Selarón moved to Rio in 1983, in a tiny house just in front of the desolate stairway connecting the areas of Lapa and Santa Teresa. 215 steps that he entirely covered with tiles collected in urban areas of Rio or donated by visitors from all around the world. Since 1990, Selarón has laid over 2000 tiles, He choose green, yellow and blue as main colors like the Brazilian flag: unique pieces representing a “tribute to the Brazilian people”. It has starred in many music videos such as "Beautiful" by Snoop Dog and Pharrel Williams in 2002.
- The Nossa Senhora da Glória do Outeiro church is one of the most important monuments of Brazil's colonial religious heritage. Architecturally speaking, the building is an 18th century masterpiece - the temple and nave still bear the original Azulejo decorated tiles, small works of art in themselves. Though ornamental, these pieces depict Biblical scenes from the Book of Tobit and the Song of Songs with startling clarity. (pass by)
- The Botafogo beach are one of the most beautiful postcards of Rio de Janeiro, being inside the Guanabara Bay and having the Sugar Loaf ahead to set the scene. However the beach is more frequented by locals, for sports, sun bathing and recreation, instead of swimming. Occasionally some music concerts are organized in the place. (pass by)
- Is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world. The atmosphere is very vibrant and the people are colorful and fun loving.After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach. (pass by)
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City Tour of Art, Architecture and Culture in Downtown Rio de Janeiro 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$40.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!