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Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$100.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Enjoy a half-day tour through the architectural landmarks in Rio.
Rio de Janeiro was recently named the first World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. The city has constructions of the colonial period, buildings in the art-deco style and modernist buildings.
Our walking tour starts from the Carioca’s Square in the Downtown area, where we see a group of constructions of the XVII century: the Church and the Convent of St. Anthony. Then we proceed towards the Rio Branco Avenue, the first avenue to be opened in our city. Then, we go to the Cinelandia Square to see its Art Deco Constructions before we make another time jump towards the modernist architecture. The tour ends at the Museum of Modern Art.
Rio de Janeiro was recently named the first World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. The city has constructions of the colonial period, buildings in the art-deco style and modernist buildings.
Our walking tour starts from the Carioca’s Square in the Downtown area, where we see a group of constructions of the XVII century: the Church and the Convent of St. Anthony. Then we proceed towards the Rio Branco Avenue, the first avenue to be opened in our city. Then, we go to the Cinelandia Square to see its Art Deco Constructions before we make another time jump towards the modernist architecture. The tour ends at the Museum of Modern Art.
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Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket to the Museu de Arte Moderna (approx. 20 BRL per person).
- Entrance ticket to the Convent of St. Anthony (approx. 10 BRL per person).
- Roundtrip transfer
Meeting point
Meeting Point at the Metro Station Carioca at the Exit *Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio*.
Return details
Meeting Point at the Metro Station Carioca at the Exit *Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio*.
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Largo da CariocaIt is considered the heart of Downtown Rio. The occupation of the city started on this place. From here, you may see the Church and the Convent of Saint Anthony.
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Convent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio)Built in 1608 by the Order of Saint Frances, the Convent of Saint Anthony is one of the first and most important catholic constructions in Rio. If we are lucky, we may be able to attend a mass. Ticket: 10 BRL per person.
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CinelandiaAdmire the Art Deco buildings.
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Palacio CapanemaWe can see Le Corbusier’s "Five Points of a New Architecture" incorporated into the design of the building. It was designed between 1935 and 1936, by a team of young architects, such as Lucio Costa and Affonso Eduardo Reidy. Oscar Niemeyer, who became Brazil's best-known architect later, was an intern in Costa's office by then.
- Located inside the Edifício Austregésilo de Athayde, the building is a symbol for modernist architecture in Rio. (pass by)
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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de JaneiroThe Museum of Modern Art inaugurates the brutalism aesthetic in the city. Ticket: 20 BRL per person.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$100.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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