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Tour in the Center of Rio de Janeiro: From the Foundation to the Modern River.

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$60.07
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Knowing the historic center of Rio de Janeiro is essential to decolonize narratives. Exploring its historic streets is delving into untold history, revealing Afro-indigenous roots and black resistance beyond widespread colonial history.

This experience challenges Eurocentric views and rescues the memory of the marginalized, strengthening plural identities. Discover the origins of Rio and support responsible tourism by discovering important places, facts and characters in the history of Brazil through the Colonial, Imperial and Republican periods.

Guided tour with guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.

Heritage and decolonial historical narrative where Afro-Brazilian and indigenous culture are highlighted.‌

Purchase your tour now and discover the true essence of the city.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Historic Center in English
Duration: 3 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Tour guide
  • Soda/Pop
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point
Look for our Tourist Guide at the entrance. Our Tourist Guide will be dressed in Royal Blue uniform, carrying credentials from the Ministry of Tourism.
Return details
It ends in Cineland, near the Metro.

  • Mosteiro De Sao Bento
    One of the most important cultural heritages in the country.
  • Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
    The Church of Nossa Senhora da Candelária is a Catholic temple located in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is one of the main religious monuments in the city, a traditional venue for weddings in Rio society.
  • Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
    Opened on October 12, 1989, CCBB Rio de Janeiro quickly became one of the most important cultural centers in the country. It is the most visited cultural institution in Brazil and 20th in the world, according to the ranking of the English publication The Art Newspaper (April/2014).
  • Casa Franca-Brasil
    It is a national cultural heritage, listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). It is an imposing neoclassical manor house, designed by Grandjean de Montigny, member of the French Artistic Mission (1816) and professor at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. Commissioned by João VI of Portugal in 1819 for the installation of the city's first Commerce Square, it was inaugurated on May 13, 1820.
  • Arco do Teles
    Arco do Teles, a time tunnel to the 18th century in Praça XV.
  • Paco Imperial
    The Paço Imperial is a historic building located in the current Praça XV de Novembro, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Tiradentes Palace
    Palácio Tiradentes was opened on May 6, 1926 and is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was the former building of the Chamber of Deputies, between 1926 and 1960, and is the current headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Largo da Carioca
    The Largo da Carioca is a landmark place in the city of Rio de Janeiro, located in the city center, between Plaza XV and Plaza Tiradentes. It is a place that brings together history, culture and urban architecture.
  • Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
    External visit to one of the most important Opera houses in Brazil.
  • Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
    External visit to the art museum that concentrates the largest collection of artwork of the 19th century, being one of the most important museums of the genre in the country.
  • Biblioteca Nacional
    Library depositary of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil, considered by UNESCO one of the ten largest national libraries in the world and the largest in Latin America. External visit.
  • Cinelandia
    External visit to the construction of Broadway Carioca. History of urban reforms and processes of removal of marginalized social groups and urban expansion.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tour in the Center of Rio de Janeiro: From the Foundation to the Modern River.

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $60.07
    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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