About this experience
Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and superb baroque buildings of downtown Rio de Janeiro. While you walk, your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will bring the city and its stories alive.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Walking tour of Rio de Janeiro
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
See and visit the Church constructed in neoclassical style, which began being built in 1630 and finished in 1775.
Visit the Monastery of São Bento, founded in 1590 by 2 monks from Bahia and considered one of the most important patrimony of Brazilian architecture.
Visit the new Mauá Square a gift from the Olympic legacy that has changed the life of the Cariocas forever, creating a new pole of entertainment and culture, hosting two new Museums, the Rio Art Museum and the Museum of Tomorrow, and the famous Cobra murals.
See the modern Museum of Tomorrow
See one of the most important Cultural Centers of Rio de Janeiro.
Pass through Quinze de Novembro Square
Built to be the residence of the governors of the captaincy and it was the residency of the Portuguese Royal Family, when it arrived in Brazil
Pass through famous market strees of Rio´s downtown
See the Tiradentes Palace from outside.
See and visit the famous Colombo Bakery
Visit and see the ancient Conical Cathedral in form and with a 96 metres (315 ft) internal diameter — 106 metres of external diameter — and an overall height of 75 metres (246 ft)
Meeting and pickup information
- Roundtrip transfer available from most hotels located in Rio's South Zone. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line Brazil
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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