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Rio: Historical Walking Tour

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Rio: Historical Walking Tour
4.8  / 529 reviews

Take a walking tour of Rio and visit some of its most important historical sites. Take the subway and explore the historical Rio.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese

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Angela – Australia

Really enjoyed this walking tour with our very knowledgeable guide Sabrina. She took us all over the city centre & we saw many beautiful buildings & learned the history of the city. A great way to get a feel for Rio. Note our tour was on a Monday & some buildings were closed so avoid Mondays!

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Angela – Australia
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Udo – Germany

Mathilda was an excellent guide. We were a small group (only my husband and me). Mathilda was very flexible and followed all our proposals what to see and what to do combining everything to a very interesting and comprehensive tour. In addition she guided us to special places we wouldn’t have found without her. We are fully recommending this tour.

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Udo – Germany

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 starting location options:

    Belmond Copacabana Palace, Restaurante Pérgula, Relógio da Carioca

  • Timeline stop icon

    Rio de Janeiro

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by (4 hours)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of the area
  • Take the subway and enjoy a guided walking tour in downtown Rio
  • See buildings of great architectural appeal

Full description

Take the subway and enjoy a guided walking tour in downtown Rio. Rich in history and buildings of great architectural appeal, the center of the former capital of the country is best absorbed in the details when you walk through it. Travel by subway to downtown, arrive at Cinelândia Station an area with relics of the French architectural influence.  On the way to Carioca square see the Naval Club, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio and the Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência. Visit the Confeitaria Colombo, built in 1894, Tiradentes Palace (State Hall), Praça XV including the Imperial Palace, the statue of General Osório, Mestre Valentim's Fountain and the Teles Arch. Reach the cobble-stoned Travessa do Comercio and the former residence of Carmen Miranda. See the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants, the Post Office Cultural Center, France-Brazil House, Bank of Brasil Cultural Center and Candelaria Church. Before heading back to your hotel by subway. 

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • Professional guide
  • Small-group tour
  • Transport by subway
  • Drinks and meals

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • Not recommended for people with walking difficulties
  • The tour includes visits to Cinelândia, Largo da Candelaria, Confeitaria Colombo, the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants, France-Brazil House when open, Bank of Brasil Cultural Center and Candelaria Church when open

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Angela – AustraliaOctober 16, 2023  – Verified booking
Really enjoyed this walking tour with our very knowledgeable guide Sabrina. She took us all over the city centre & we saw many beautiful buildings & learned the history of the city. A great way to get a feel for Rio. Note our tour was on a Monday & some buildings were closed so avoid Mondays!
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Udo – GermanyMarch 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Mathilda was an excellent guide. We were a small group (only my husband and me). Mathilda was very flexible and followed all our proposals what to see and what to do combining everything to a very interesting and comprehensive tour. In addition she guided us to special places we wouldn’t have found without her. We are fully recommending this tour.
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Elizaveta – United KingdomApril 3, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was great! Our tour guide answered plenty of our questions, gave us a lot of information about history, politics, economy of the country. We fully enjoyed this tour!
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Product ID: 74255

Activity provider:CARIOCA TROPICAL TOUR OPERATOR

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