Activity Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Capital Tour

4 hours Free cancellation

Rio Capital Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Alma Carioca Turismo

Ages: Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: One espresso or mate lion coffee per passenger
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Metro from Cineland to Catete

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Private transportation: We don't look at hotels
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Tiradentes Palace

15 min

In this location, the House of Commons and Chain functioned during the colonial period and the House of Deputies between 1926 and 1960.
Stop 2

5 min

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.
Paco Imperial

15 min

The seat of the viceroyalty and the Brazilian imperial government, it was converted into a cultural center in 1990.
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se

10 min

Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is an example of the Rococo style.
Stop 5

20 min

Pause for a coffee at one of the most traditional confectioneries in the city.
Palacio Capanema

15 min

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.
Stop 7

Passing by

Popularly known as "fire hole"
Largo da Carioca

15 min

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".
Convent Of St. Anthony

15 min

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.
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

10 min

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.
Biblioteca Nacional

15 min

Important institution of conservation and historical and literary research of the country.
Centro Cultural Justica Federal

Passing by

It was the seat of the Federal Supreme Court
Praca Mahatma Gandhi

Passing by

It housed the Monroe Palace, the seat of the Brazilian Senate until 1960. It was demolished in the 1970s.
Palacio do Catete

25 min Admission included

House of the presidency until 1960, houses the Republic Museum and its charming gardens.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

Catete Metro Station is located in front of the Republic Museum. There is also a taxi stop, if preferred.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.