Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

4.3
(77 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and superb baroque buildings of downtown Rio de Janeiro. While you walk, your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will bring the city and its stories alive.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Walking tour of Rio de Janeiro
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Roundtrip transfer available from most hotels located in Rio's South Zone. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

    See and visit the Church constructed in neoclassical style, which began being built in 1630 and finished in 1775.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    Visit the Monastery of São Bento, founded in 1590 by 2 monks from Bahia and considered one of the most important patrimony of Brazilian architecture.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Maua Square (Pass by)

    Visit the new Mauá Square a gift from the Olympic legacy that has changed the life of the Cariocas forever, creating a new pole of entertainment and culture, hosting two new Museums, the Rio Art Museum and the Museum of Tomorrow, and the famous Cobra murals.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu do Amanha (Pass by)

    See the modern Museum of Tomorrow

    Admission ticket free
  • Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro (Pass by)

    See one of the most important Cultural Centers of Rio de Janeiro.

    Admission ticket free
  • Praca Quinze de Novembro (Pass by)

    Pass through Quinze de Novembro Square

    Admission ticket free
  • Paco Imperial (Pass by)

    Built to be the residence of the governors of the captaincy and it was the residency of the Portuguese Royal Family, when it arrived in Brazil

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass through famous market strees of Rio´s downtown

    Admission ticket free
  • Tiradentes Palace (Pass by)

    See the Tiradentes Palace from outside.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Confeitaria Colombo

    See and visit the famous Colombo Bakery

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    Visit and see the ancient Conical Cathedral in form and with a 96 metres (315 ft) internal diameter — 106 metres of external diameter — and an overall height of 75 metres (246 ft)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Gray Line Brazil

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rating

4.3 Based on 77 77 reviews
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