National Theater & National Library Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
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Let us discover the secrets behind two cultural institutions of Brazil: The National Theater and the National Library.
Located in Downtown Rio, these two landmarks are known for their imponent building, impressive architecture and the striking sculptures and designs inside them.
Tickets for the National Theater cannot be bought in advance, so they are subject to availability at the time of your visit.
Tour guide, entrance to the National Theater and the National Library and roundtrip transfer included.

What's Included

Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to visit the National Theater and National Library
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate per person.

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Meeting point
Hotel Rio Othon Palace

If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    Inaugurated in 1909, the National Theater is one of the most important theaters in Brazil. The National Theater – or Theatro Municipal, as we call it in Portuguese - has drawn the attention of international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, and opera singers. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Biblioteca Nacional

    The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. The National Library – or Biblioteca Nacional, as we call it in Portuguese - has an archive of almost 9 million items with rare books, manuscripts, original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in the country, and two copies of the precious Mainz Psalter Bible, printed in 1492. By law, a copy of every book published in Brazil must be held in the library. As the oldest cultural institution in the country, during your visit you see Brazil, quite literally, through the pages of history.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible, but not for all areas.
  • We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
Supplied by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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Architecture Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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