Rio Historical Walking Tour

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About this activity

Get to know Rio de Janeiro's historic center and discover the secrets of its ancient alleys!

Get to know the famous cinelândia, the most baroque church in Rio de Janeiro, thrills with its architecture and the most famous confectionery of the city!

In this exciting city tour, you will walk through the history of Rio de Janeiro, from the arrival of the Portuguese in the city to the transformation into the Olympic city.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Lima Turismo

Ages: Infants (0–8 years) · Children (9–15 years) · Adults (16–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance at Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church

Not included

Not included: Anything not described as included

Itinerary

Cinelandia

30 min

We will start with the history of Rio de Janeiro and some points of interest:

Municipal Theater, City Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, National Library
Largo da Carioca

Passing by

Here you will be emerged at the business center and one of the oldest sport in town.
Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church

30 min Admission included

Here you will get to know the most baroque church in the city (it looks like a golden cave) and its history near Largo da Carioca
Stop 4

20 min

For over a century Confeitaria Colombo has been one of the most respected commercial houses in the country.

As a cultural and artistic heritage of the city, you cannot tell the story of Confectionery Colombo without associating it with the urban history of Rio de Janeiro.
Praca Quinze de Novembro

Passing by

Point of arrival of the Portuguese family in Rio, Praca XV de Novembro is marked by its colonial buildings and full of history.