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Activity Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the Women Behind the Monuments

5.0 (23 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Explore the Women Behind the Monuments

About this activity

Uncover hidden female figures behind major historical events and explore monuments and public buildings where their stories remain untold. This tour offers a fresh perspective on the city’s past.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Rio de Janeiro: Women’s History Walking Tour

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: External visit

Not included

  • Not included: Internal visit

Itinerary

  1. Academia Brasileira De Letras

    15 min

    Headquarter of the Brazilian Academy of Letters hides the story of your first woman.

  2. Monumento a Floriano Peixoto

    20 min

    Second Brazilian president monument presents us the story of three different women.

  3. Palacio Pedro Ernesto - Camara Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    15 min

    Headquarter of the City Council or Municipal Chamber shows us a tragic story of a woman.

  4. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    20 min

    The epitome of the french eclectic style in the city, this amazing opera house shares the story of three artistic women.

  5. Largo da Carioca

    15 min

    House of the first water fountain in Rio shares the story of a group of women.

  6. Praca Quinze de Novembro

    20 min

    Where the three historic periods of Brazil is represented: colonial, imperial, and republican. Your last stop and your last three women.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Next to the Obelisk of the Rio Branco Avenue, I'll be wearing a polo t-shirt with the logo of the tour.

    Closest metro station: Cinelândia (Exit F).

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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