Rio Capital Tour

4 hours (approximately)

Capital of Brazil for almost two centuries (1763 - 1960), Rio de Janeiro still keeps memories, marks and the weight of the capital.
In this walking script, we approach the political, social and cultural history of the capital Rio from characters, narratives, monuments, buildings and places of the colonial, imperial and republican Rio. An ideal script for those who like architecture, history and the construction of Brazilian social memory.

What's Included

One espresso or mate lion coffee per passenger
Metro from Cineland to Catete
Meals
We don't look at hotels
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the staircase of Tiradentes Palace, behind the statue. The Tour Guide will be on the staircase, wearing a black cap and a green shirt.

End point

Catete Metro Station is located in front of the Republic Museum. There is also a taxi stop, if preferred.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tiradentes Palace

    In this location, the House of Commons and Chain functioned during the colonial period and the House of Deputies between 1926 and 1960.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mestre Valentim Fountain

    A work from the 18th century, is one of the most important records of the colonial city, and marks the distance of grounded area in the region.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Paco Imperial

    The seat of the viceroyalty and the Brazilian imperial government, it was converted into a cultural center in 1990.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se

    Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is an example of the Rococo style.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Pause for a coffee at one of the most traditional confectioneries in the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Palacio Capanema

    Headquarters of the Ministry of Education and Health in the Vargas government, is one of the main brands of modernist architecture of the 1930s and 1940s.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Popularly known as "fire hole"

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Largo da Carioca

    Historic site of the city, it was a water supply point during the 18th and 19th centuries. It also housed the Hotel Avenida and the famous "Bayana Board".

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Convent Of St. Anthony

    One of the jewels of Brazilian colonial architecture, where we admire Baroque art and reflect on the expansion of the city in the 17th century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    From the stairs of the Pedro Ernesto Palace, you will see the Municipal Theatre, built in the 1900s with inspiration from the architecture of the Paris Opera House.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Biblioteca Nacional

    Important institution of conservation and historical and literary research of the country.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Centro Cultural Justica Federal (Pass by)

    It was the seat of the Federal Supreme Court

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It housed the Monroe Palace, the seat of the Brazilian Senate until 1960. It was demolished in the 1970s.

    Admission ticket free
  • 11

    House of the presidency until 1960, houses the Republic Museum and its charming gardens.

    25 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alma Carioca Turismo

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Trolley Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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