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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
It ends in Cineland, near the Metro.
Itinerary
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1Mosteiro De Sao Bento
One of the most important cultural heritages in the country.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Church 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Centro 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).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Casa 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Arco do Teles
Arco do Teles, a time tunnel to the 18th century in Praça XV.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Paco 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Tiradentes 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Largo 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
External visit to one of the most important Opera houses in Brazil.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Museu 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Biblioteca 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Cinelandia
External visit to the construction of Broadway Carioca. History of urban reforms and processes of removal of marginalized social groups and urban expansion.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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