Rio Like a Local

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Escape the tourist path with this locals’ tour of Rio de Janeiro. Your carioca guide will share insider knowledge of the city as you explore on foot and by public transport. See Copacabana, the Municipal Teather, Selaron steps and other major sites through the eyes of a local, as your guide points out hidden cafés, rare specialist shops, and little-known architectural details.

What's Included

Public Transportation.
Private excursion with English-Spanish speaking Guide.
Entrance tickets and visits inside museums.
Tips, Personal Expenses.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

We meet in front of the famous "Copacabana Palace Hotel".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour starts at 9 am in the meeting point: in front of the famous "Copacabana Palace Hotel", icon of the 30´s / 40´s golden Copacabana years. After learning a bit about this place, you will walk a few blocks to get to the Subway Metro Station, main´s Carioca´s transport around the city every day.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    You will then reach the Municipal Theatre built on an eclectic style on the first years of the XX century, located in the center of the city. A few blocks away, you will find and jump in the Bondinho Santa Teresa, a cable car built on 1872 that runs on the top of an old aqueduct called “Arcos da Lapa”.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Escadaria Selarón

    After few stations, we reach the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, passing by many old antique mansions from the first years of the XX century. You will find here the Parque das Ruinas (closed on Mondays), an old Palace ruins that was rebuilt and became the center of many art and cultural activities of the city with panoramic views in all its splendor. If clouds allow, you will see from here the City Center, Sugar loaf, Guanabara Bay and many others. A few “Kodak” moments later, you will get to the Selaron Colorfull Stairs, a cultural main spot at Lapa neighbourhood, core of the Carioca´s nights.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Finally, you will enjoy the Confiteria Colombo, an old Art Nouveau coffe store from latest 1800, chosen as one of the ten beautiest coffe stores in the world (closed on Sundays). When this visit is over, you will either we dropped at the Sugarloaf to get into the cable car or take the metro back to the Copacabana Palace where the tour ends. Our guide will give you directions on how to get to the Christ the Redeemer by your own in the afternoon or can pre buy your Christ the Redeemer entrance fee as availability can be little during some periods.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Class Adventure Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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

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