Rio Capital Tour
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Capital of Brazil for almost two centuries (1763 - 1960), Rio de Janeiro still keeps memories, marks and the weight of the capital. In this walking script, we approach the political, social and cultural history of the capital Rio from characters, narratives, monuments, buildings and places of the colonial, imperial and republican Rio. An ideal script for those who like architecture, history and the construction of Brazilian social memory.
Inclusions
What's included
- One espresso or mate lion coffee per passenger
- Metro from Cineland to Catete
What's not
- Meals
- We don't look at hotels
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
In this location, the House of Commons and Chain functioned during the colonial period and the House of Deputies between 1926 and 1960.
Chafariz of the master Valentim-Obra of the 18th century, is one of the most important records of the colonial city, and marks the distance of grounded area in the region.
The seat of the viceroyalty and the Brazilian imperial government, it was converted into a cultural center in 1990.
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is an example of the Rococo style.
Pause for a coffee at one of the most traditional confectioneries in the city.
Headquarters of the Ministry of Education and Health in the Vargas government, is one of the main brands of modernist architecture of the 1930s and 1940s.
Popularly known as "fire hole"
Historic site of the city, it was a water supply point during the 18th and 19th centuries. It also housed the Hotel Avenida and the famous "Bayana Board".
One of the jewels of Brazilian colonial architecture, where we admire Baroque art and reflect on the expansion of the city in the 17th century.
From the stairs of the Pedro Ernesto Palace, you will see the Municipal Theatre, built in the 1900s with inspiration from the architecture of the Paris Opera House.
Important institution of conservation and historical and literary research of the country.
It was the seat of the Federal Supreme Court
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In the staircase of Tiradentes Palace, behind the statue. The Tour Guide will be on the staircase, wearing a black cap and a green shirt.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Alma Carioca Turismo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 279 city tours we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro sweeps between mountains and ocean, a city of famous beaches, granite peaks, samba rhythms and a carnival known around the world.
Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.
Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
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