Downtown Ancient Rio Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

4.3
(18 reviews)

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

We take you on a journey through time. If you enjoy history and culture, this is the perfect tour for you. In this half-day tour, we will visit the Cinelandia Square, a place surrounded by the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipality Chamber of Rio. We will also visit the Praça XV, a place surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, the Paço Imperial and Arco dos Teles. We will go through the Arco dos Teles to go to the CCBB and reach the Mosteiro de São Bento.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Lunch

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.

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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
    Cinelandia

    From the Cinelandia Square you can see the most important historical and political buildings in Downtown Rio: the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipal Chamber of Rio.

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

    Inaugurated in 1909, the Theatro Municipal is one of the most importante theaters of Brazil and Latin America. The Theatro Municipal has drawn international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, opera singers, and performing artists. 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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Biblioteca Nacional

    The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. It is an imponent building with an archive of almost 9 millions items in downtown Rio that holds 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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Museu Nacional De Belas Artes

    Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios to host the National School of Fine Arts, heir to the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, this building was built during the urban modernization carried out by mayor Pereira Passos in the then Federal Capital.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Praca Quinze de Novembro

    The square is located in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro; and the Paço Imperial. The Praça XV Station is a ferry terminal servicing a number of destinations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Arco do Teles

    Located in what was once the downtown market of the city, it has small streets and alleys full of bars and small restaurants.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro

    Important cultural center that was once a bank.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

    Important church in the center of the busiest avenue of the city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    The statues, the walls, the golden leaves and even the floor were designed to be admired by everyone.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
Supplied by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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Cancellation Policy

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

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