Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio

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About this activity

Enjoy a half-day tour through the architectural landmarks in Rio.

Rio de Janeiro was recently named the first World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. The city has constructions of the colonial period, buildings in the art-deco style and modernist buildings.

Our walking tour starts from the Carioca’s Square in the Downtown area, where we see a group of constructions of the XVII century: the Church and the Convent of St. Anthony. Then we proceed towards the Rio Branco Avenue, the first avenue to be opened in our city. Then, we go to the Cinelandia Square to see its Art Deco Constructions before we make another time jump towards the modernist architecture. The tour ends at the Museum of Modern Art.

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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: 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: Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Roundtrip transfer
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Convent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio)
Not included: Entrance fees: Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Itinerary

Largo da Carioca

one hour

It is considered the heart of Downtown Rio. The occupation of the city started on this place. From here, you may see the Church and the Convent of Saint Anthony.
Convent Of St. Anthony

30 min Admission not included

Built in 1608 by the Order of Saint Frances, the Convent of Saint Anthony is one of the first and most important catholic constructions in Rio. If we are lucky, we may be able to attend a mass.

Ticket: 10 BRL per person.
Cinelandia

30 min

Admire the Art Deco buildings.
Palacio Capanema

30 min

We can see Le Corbusier’s "Five Points of a New Architecture" incorporated into the design of the building. It was designed between 1935 and 1936, by a team of young architects, such as Lucio Costa and Affonso Eduardo Reidy. Oscar Niemeyer, who became Brazil's best-known architect later, was an intern in Costa's office by then.
Academia Brasileira De Letras

Passing by

Located inside the Edifício Austregésilo de Athayde, the building is a symbol for modernist architecture in Rio.
Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

30 min Admission not included

The Museum of Modern Art inaugurates the brutalism aesthetic in the city.

Ticket: 20 BRL per person.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point at the Metro Station Carioca at the Exit *Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio*.

End point

Meeting Point at the Metro Station Carioca at the Exit *Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio*.

Using your ticket

BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [[email protected]/ +55 21 98806.5075] if you need assistance getting to the Meeting Point. 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 places visited.

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.must be informed in advance.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers per tour guide.
Contact us back if you need further instructions to get to the Meeting Point.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Non refundable in case of bad weather.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.