Downtown Ancient Rio Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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About this activity

We take you on a journey through time. If you enjoy history and culture, this is the perfect tour for you. In this half-day tour, we will visit the Cinelandia Square, a place surrounded by the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipality Chamber of Rio. We will also visit the Praça XV, a place surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, the Paço Imperial and Arco dos Teles. We will go through the Arco dos Teles to go to the CCBB and reach the Mosteiro de São Bento.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Cinelandia

30 min

From the Cinelandia Square you can see the most important historical and political buildings in Downtown Rio: the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipal Chamber of Rio.
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

20 min Admission not included

Inaugurated in 1909, the Theatro Municipal is one of the most importante theaters of Brazil and Latin America. The Theatro Municipal has drawn international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, opera singers, and performing artists. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence, and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company.
Biblioteca Nacional

20 min Admission not included

The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. It is an imponent building with an archive of almost 9 millions items in downtown Rio that holds rare books, manuscripts, original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in the country, and two copies of the precious Mainz Psalter Bible, printed in 1492.
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes

20 min Admission not included

Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios to host the National School of Fine Arts, heir to the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, this building was built during the urban modernization carried out by mayor Pereira Passos in the then Federal Capital.
Praca Quinze de Novembro

30 min

The square is located in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro; and the Paço Imperial. The Praça XV Station is a ferry terminal servicing a number of destinations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi
Arco do Teles

20 min

Located in what was once the downtown market of the city, it has small streets and alleys full of bars and small restaurants.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro

10 min Admission not included

Important cultural center that was once a bank.
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria

30 min Admission included

Important church in the center of the busiest avenue of the city.
Mosteiro De Sao Bento

30 min

The statues, the walls, the golden leaves and even the floor were designed to be admired by everyone.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

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).

End point

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 points

Visconde De Piraja Apartment
Hotel Atlantico Prime
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Hotel Estadual
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Parque Hotel
Rio Top C14
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Scorial Rio Hotel
Rio Roiss Hotel
Hotel Granada
Windsor Martinique Copabana

and 148 more pickup points

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time.

For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

Using your ticket

BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [[email protected]/ +55 21 98806.5075] at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy.

IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.

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 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.

Good to know

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
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

Options

Regular Pickup

Regular Pickup: Regular rate for pick-up and drop-off in selected hotels located in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro.

Pickup included
Pickup in Barra da Tijuca

Pickup in Barra/ Recreio: Additional rate for pick-up and drop-off in hotels located in Barra da Tijuca or Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

Pickup included