Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio

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Kobra Mural — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–19
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: C2Rio Tours & Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Roundtrip from main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme)
Included: Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
Included: Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Cais do Valongo

15 min

Walk by with live commentary.
Painel Etnias

10 min

Stop for photos.
Boulevard Olimpico

Passing by

Pass by.
Porto Maravilha

Passing by

Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio. It has attractions that have made it into an important tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro, with a great circuit for those who love culture, art and history.
Maua Square

5 min

Make a quick visit to Mauá Square, revitalized at the 2016 Olympics, and see the beauty and the cool things to do in your surroundings.
Stop 6

1 h 30 min Admission included

Internal and interactive visit.
Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde

Passing by

Stroll along the Orla Conde, relax and contemplate a new angle of the city.
Mosteiro De Sao Bento

15 min Admission included

Internal visit.
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

Passing by

Pass by one of the most famous and beautiful churches in Brazil. The Church of Our Lady of Candelaria receives hundreds of tourists every day and is one of the main artistic works of the nineteenth century in Brazil.
Stop 10

1 min

See the 2016 Summer Olympics cauldron.
Travessa do Comercio

Passing by

Walk through the alleys from Travessa do Comércio and see some preserved traits from colonial times.
Arco do Teles

Passing by

Observe the architectural landmark in the history of the city, is what remains of the former residence of the Telles de Menezes family, it connects XV Square to Travessa do Comércio.
Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center

Passing by

Walk by the historic city center as you discover more about Rio's history.
Mestre Valentim Fountain

Passing by

Observe Master Valentine Fountain or Colonial Fountain. Designed by Valentim da Fonseca e Silva and built during the colonial period, located at Praça XV.
Paco Imperial

Passing by

Pass through Paço Imperial, an 18th-century colonial building built for governors' residence, now a Cultural Center.
Praca Quinze de Novembro

15 min

Walk by with live commentary.
Stop 17

20 min Admission not included

Internal visit. Food not included but a little extra time is provided if you choose to eat.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hotels in Leme.
Hotels in Leblon.
Hotels in Ipanema.
Hotels in Copacabana.

End point

Hotels in Leme.
Hotels in Leblon.
Hotels in Ipanema.
Hotels in Copacabana.

Pickup points

Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Promenade Palladium
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Royalty Rio Hotel
Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana
ARPOADOR
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Premier Copacabana Hotel
Real Palace Hotel

and 72 more pickup points

Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro .

Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.

Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon)

Dates: See Availability

Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema & Leblon)

Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

Using your ticket

Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please inform your hotel to arrange your pickup
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Maximum group size is 19 people
This tour operates rain or shine
Roundtrip transportation available from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
Wear comfortable shoes for a walking tour
Confeitaria Colombo is closed on Sundays