Half-day Portuguese Royal Family Tour in Rio

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

This tour is a gentle stroll through places that are connected to the Portuguese Royal Family. We will tell you amazing stories about the Portuguese Monarchy and details about their arrival in Brazil in 1808.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to the disembark location of the Royal Family. Find out more about the transference of the Portuguese Royal Court from Europe to Brazil. Funny stories and anecdotes are part of the tour. Then we walk up to the former main street that housed several members of the court. Find out how the houses were occupied by the aristocracy. Next, we head to the building used as office by the Portuguese King. Last, but not least, we visit the Museu Histórico Nacional. The vast collection of artifacts will mesmerize you. We focus on the items related to the Portuguese Royal Family.
This is a fun tour where we share funny stories and tell you facts about the Portuguese Royal Family. At the end, we go back to the hotel knowing a lot more about the Monarchy.

What's Included

Tickets to enter the Museu Histórico Nacional
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup in Barra/ Recreio has additional rate of 10 USD (40 BRL) per person.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.

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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
    Praca Quinze de Novembro

    The former main harbor where the Royal Portuguese Family disembarked in 1808. This is where everything started.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Former main street during Colonial Times. Several members of the court lived in this area.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Paco Imperial

    The building was used for different purposes throughout the years.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visitation focusing on the items related to the Portuguese Royal Family. We see items from the Monarchy, both Colonial Times and Imperial Times.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

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
  • Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.
  • Non refundable in case of bad weather.
Supplied by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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