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Rio de Janeiro History Walking Tour

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$32
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Overview

The Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Rio de Janeiro immerses you in the rich history and vibrant gastronomy of this iconic city. Starting at Cinelândia, this five-hour journey reveals stunning landmarks and delicious local treats.

  • 🏛️ Begin your adventure at Cinelândia, a historic square known for its impressive cinemas and architectural treasures like the Municipal Theater and National Library.
  • ⛪ Visit the Church of São Francisco da Penitência, a stunning example of Brazilian Baroque architecture that will leave you in awe.
  • 📚 Explore the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, celebrated as one of the most beautiful libraries worldwide, perfect for capturing memorable photos.
  • 🍰 Indulge in traditional Brazilian delicacies at Confeitaria Colombo, a renowned café that has been a staple for over 15 years.
  • 🕌 Stroll through Praça XV, passing by significant historical sites such as the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo and the charming Chafariz do Mestre Valentim fountain.
  • 🎶 Experience the lively atmosphere of Arco do Teles, a vibrant area filled with bars and samba music that reflects Rio's cultural heartbeat.
  • 🌍 Visit Casa Tucum, a cultural center showcasing exhibitions and crafts by various indigenous peoples of Brazil.
  • 🍽️ A delicious optional lunch features a variety of traditional dishes, including fish and shrimp moqueca, picadinho carioca, and dessert options like chocolate-filled profiteroles.
  • 🗣️ Benefit from a professional tour guide providing live commentary in English, Portuguese, and Spanish for an enriching experience.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
Only tour: Tour without lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Guided half-day walking tour
  • Entrance to the Sacred Museum of the Convent of Saint Anthony
  • Lunch with appetizer, main course, and dessert (if this option is chosen)
  • Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
  • Lunch (if the option without lunch is chosen)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Snacks and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)

Meeting point
Cinelândia Square - Exit A of the subway, in front of the Floriano Peixoto monument.

  • Cinelandia
    Start your tour here. This famous square was once a hub of art and culture due to the many theaters and cinemas that were concentrated there
  • Discover this imposing building from the era of the Portuguese Empire.
  • Biblioteca Nacional
    With over 200 years of history, the National Library is the oldest Brazilian institution, predating even the constitution of Brazil as an independent nation.
  • Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
    one of the largest museums in the country, owner of the largest collection of 19th-century Brazilian art.
  • Visit the Church of São Francisco da Penitência.
  • Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura
    One of the most beautiful libraries in the world! Perfect for beautiful pictures.
  • A permanent member of all the “must-visit cafes” rankings around the world
  • Main port of entry for Colonial and Imperial Brazil. Home to the Imperial Palace and the Mestre Valentim Fountain.
  • A hotspot for lively bars with lots of samba. (pass by)
  • A cultural center with exhibitions and handicrafts created by different indigenous peoples of Brazil.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant with 15 years of tradition located on the most famous, elegant, and charming street at the time when Rio de Janeiro was the capital of the Empire.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The lunch includes admission, main course, and dessert per person. Drinks are paid separately.
  • Entrance: Chevre salad (mixed greens, nuts, balsamic vinegar, and goat cheese with herbs), Italian eggplant – served with house bread, Café Paris salad (iceberg lettuce, roasted tomatoes, pastrami, ricotta, and sauce), Campagne pâté (French pork and chicken terrine) served with mini green salad and house bread, and ricotta paste with green olives – served with house bread.
  • Main course: Fish and shrimp moqueca with white rice and dendê farofa; picadinho carioca with rice, beans, farofa, and poached egg; cassava escondidinho with dried meat; pork ribs with tropeiro beans; red feijoada (made with our meats smoked in-house over apple wood – pork loin, ribs, dried beef, paio sausage and calabresa sausage, with rice, farofa and kale (always on FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS)
  • Dessert: Chocolate-filled profiteroles, condensed milk pudding; chocolate ice cream cake with Negresco crumbs and pineapple with lemon zest.
  • Customers will have access to the restaurant with the possibility of shared tables (to be determined, subject to availability).
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Rio de Janeiro History Walking Tour

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $32
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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