Rio's Highlights Walking & Historical Tour in Small Groups
Overview of the tour in Rio de Janeiro
You will be taken by subway to downtown, emerging at Cinelândia Station, Cinelândia of Rio´s 1900s, with its relics of the French architectural influence such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal – the city´s Opera House, the National Library, Pedro Ernesto Palace (City Hall), the Cultural Center of the Federal Court.
On the way to Carioca square, we see the Naval Club, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio and the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência, a true cultural richness of the Brazilian colonial architecture (1622).
A visit at the Confeitaria Colombo, built in 1894 in Art- Nouveaux, Tiradentes Palace (State Hall ), Praça XV including the Imperial Palace (the first residence of the Portuguese Royal Family), the statue of General Osório, Mestre Valentim´s Fountain and through the Teles Arch, reach the cobble-stoned Travessa do Comercio and the former residence of Carmen Miranda, the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants, the Post Office Cultural Center, France-Brazil House, Bank of Brasil Cultural Center and Candelaria Church. Back to the hotels by sub-way.
This activity includes:
- Fundação Biblioteca Nacional
- Igreja de Santo Antônio
- Stationery Pereira Ltda
- Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
- English / Spanish speaking Professional guide
- subway tickets
- Small-group tour
On arrival
9am - By the entrance of the Copacabana Palace Hotel, located at Av Atlantica,1702- Copacabana
Please contact provider.
Things to note
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Have some cash for entrance fee.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.