From the Past to the Present: A Historical Walking Tour of Rio | 3 hours to 4 hours

85 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • We use the VLT train system to access some of the locations on the list.
  • Licensed Tour Guide

Overview

I created this tour for people that are here in Rio with limited amount of time but want to explore some unique places while breathing some fresh air and mingling with locals. We'll visit some unique buildings along the way as we learn about the city's history and then some.

Meeting points

We'll meet in front of Starbucks.

End point

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This is where we'll end our tour.

Itinerary

  • Cinelandia

    This is where our experience will start. We will meet at Starbucks. Cinelandia is an area where some of the prettiest buildings in Rio are located. Theatro Municipal, Biblioteca Nacional, Museu Nacional de Artes and the old Supremo Tribunal Federal buildings.

    20 minutes

  • Passeio Publico

    Here we'll visit the first public park in Latin America.

    30 minutes

  • Escadaria Selaron

    Here we'll visit the world famous Selaron Steps. This amazing art work measures 125 meters long with over 2000 tiles.

    20 minutes

  • Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

    Here we'll see an engineering marvel from the the 1700's. This water aqueduct was used to supply water to the city and now is used by the Bondinho de Santa Teresa.

  • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    Here we'll visit a very unique and different Cathedral.

    20 minutes

  • Praca Tiradentes (Pass By)

    A quick stop at Praça Tiradentes

  • Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura

    A very unique library in the heart of Rio. Built in the 1800's.

    20 minutes

  • Paroquia De Sao Franciscofme De E G

    One of the most beautiful churches in the city and the second-largest temple in the city.

    10 minutes

  • Largo da Carioca (Pass By)

    Here we'll see how the city changed since its beginning.

  • Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    The Monastery of São Bento do Rio de Janeiro is a historic monastery located on Morro de São Bento, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the main monuments of colonial art in the city and in the country.

    15 minutes

  • Maua Square

    Here we'll visit the outer part of the Museum of Tomorrow and make our way to parts of Little Africa where we'll visit pedra do sal and the statute of Mercedes Baptista.

    30 minutes

  • Painel Etnias

    The largest graffiti in the world.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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