Guided Visit to the National Theater and the National Library

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

We begin with pickup from your hotel for a 4-hour tour dedicated to discovering two of Brazil’s most important cultural institutions: the National Theater and the National Library. Both located in downtown Rio de Janeiro, they impress with their grand architecture, ornate interiors, and historical significance.
Your first stop is the National Theater, inaugurated in 1909 and considered one of the country’s most prestigious theaters. Known as the Municipal Theater, it has hosted renowned artists in music, dance, and opera, and still maintains its artistic independence with its own choir, symphony orchestra, and ballet company.
Next, we visit the National Library, founded in 1810 by King João VI. The largest library in Latin America, it houses around 9 million items, including rare books, maps, manuscripts, and documents that preserve Brazil’s cultural memory. By law, every book published in Brazil must have a copy stored there.

What's Included

Transfer in/out
Tour Guide
Tickets (to the National Theater and Library)
Meal
Drink

Meeting and pickup

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

BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

    The National Theater, known in Rio de Janeiro as the Municipal Theater, is one of the most impressive and admired cultural landmarks in Brazil. Located in Praça Floriano, in the heart of downtown, the building immediately stands out with its grand architecture inspired by the Paris Opera. Inaugurated in 1909, the theater is a symbol of the city’s artistic richness, hosting opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, and high-level musical performances. The interior is even more stunning: colorful stained-glass windows, detailed frescoes, sculptures, bronze chandeliers, and rich décor blending European styles with Brazilian elements. The main hall, with its impeccable acoustics, offers a unique experience to every spectator. During the visit, guests can learn about the theater’s construction, discover curiosities about artists who have performed there, and admire the beauty of each architectural detail up close.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Fundação Biblioteca Nacional

    The National Library, located on Avenida Rio Branco in downtown Rio de Janeiro, is the largest library in Latin America and one of the ten largest in the world in terms of collection size. Founded in 1810, the institution originated from the transfer of the Royal Portuguese Library to Brazil, bringing together rare works, historical documents, and unique treasures. Its monumental building, inaugurated in 1910, impresses with its neoclassical architecture and interior details featuring marble, stained-glass windows, sculptures, and majestic reading rooms. Inside, visitors encounter collections that include ancient maps, manuscripts, rare books, newspapers, photographs, and works that tell the cultural history of the country. The guided tour explains how the collection is preserved and highlights the National Library’s importance for research and Brazilian memory.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Delays may occur due to traffic conditions.
  • ID or copy is mandatory, even for children.
  • The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure.
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