About this experience
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.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Tickets to enter the Museu Histórico Nacional
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Pickup in Barra/ Recreio has additional rate of 10 USD (40 BRL) per person.
Itinerary and highlights
The former main harbor where the Royal Portuguese Family disembarked in 1808. This is where everything started.
Former main street during Colonial Times. Several members of the court lived in this area.
The building was used for different purposes throughout the years.
Visitation focusing on the items related to the Portuguese Royal Family. We see items from the Monarchy, both Colonial Times and Imperial Times.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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).
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rio Carioca Tour Ltda
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
- ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
- Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis.
- Maximum vehicle capacity: 19 people.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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