Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour
Description
Guided tour of the historic city center. On this tour you will be introduced to Rio de Janeiro within its historical context. Focusing on architecture and multicultural traditions, which define a unique way of being and living the "carioca". We will walk towards the knowledge and traditions of the City. We will visit squares, churches, and historic sites. There will be the possibility of stopping for lunch, which is not included in the price of the tour. You will spend a maximum of 10 USD per person. We will pass by souvenir shops where the purchase will be optional. We will wait for you for this adventure through the streets of Rio de Janeiro.
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Itinerary
We will make a historical introduction to the square where the theater is located.
Located next to the world theater.
Staircase selaron great point for shooting.
Located next to the selaron staircase. Introducing the historical context of the region.
Headquarters of the Catholic Church in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro.
Place with important historical content for the city.
Important place. Where the Real de Portugal family resided.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(363)
The tour is nice. The guide was a disaster, he rushed us, didn't listen to us, and made sexist comments. Honestly, we didn't have a good time; my friend had to tell him firmly that we weren't children for him to scold us.
Great tour. Perfect amount of time. Knowledgeable guides. Exactly what we were looking for. Easy to find the meet up spot (and no unexpected upsells or detours). Booked morning of and worked out great.
Lucimet and Carlis were exceptional. They were very knowledgeable and made our tour a great experience! Highly recommend
Excellent tour that allows you to appreciate the center of Rio in a few hours: essential to complete your trip. Very different from Copacabana or Ipanema and at the same time very eclectic. Excellent guide
We saw more in one afternoon than expected. Guides were great, very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all questions and were very accommodating.
We had a fantastic time on this tour. It was incredibly well-rounded, comprehensive, and packed with interesting insights. Both of our guides were very professional and passionate, providing us with a ton of great information and history. We were also highly impressed by the main guide, who smoothly switched between English, French, and Portuguese. It was a wonderful and enriching experience.
A wonderful experience, made even more enriching by two exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging guides. An absolute must for anyone genuinely interested in the history, culture, and beauty of Rio de Janeiro.
Booked a tour for my friend and myself in Spanish with Lucembire and Carlos. Both guides were truly friendly and filled with informative facts about the center of Rio de Janeiro. We saw many of the center’s top sights, including the Municipal Theatre, Cathedral, Portuguese Library, Church of São Francisco, and Confeiteria Colombo. I cannot stress enough how knowledgeable and entertaining our guides were. They looked out for our safety in the city and ensured we appreciated what we were seeing. Do not hesitate to book this 3-hour walking tour in English or Spanish so as to see what lies beyond Rio’s famous beaches!
Such a rich experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond for our tour.
This historic city tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was absolutely fantastic; passionate, deeply knowledgeable and full of interesting facts that truly brought Rio’s history to life. The itinerary was perfectly planned, covering great locations in the time available. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time for photos and questions. You do need to be prepared to walk as reasonable distance is covered. If you want to gain a greater understanding of the history of Rio de Janeiro, this tour is an absolute must!
