Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa 4-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Rio Carioca Tour
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This four-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. It begins with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, starting at Praça Quinze de Novembro, a square surrounded by important buildings such as the Palácio Tiradentes and the Paço Imperial, near the ferry terminal connecting Rio and Niteroi. The tour continues to Arco do Teles, located in the old downtown market area, known for its narrow streets filled with bars and small restaurants. Next is Cinelândia, a well-known square surrounded by historic buildings, offering good photo opportunities. The route passes by the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, built in 1908, where the architecture is observed from outside. The tour also stops at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated in 1909, noted for its cultural significance and architecture, viewed from outside. The Biblioteca Nacional, Latin America’s largest library founded in 1810, is another stop where the building’s exterior is admired. After exploring these ancient and historic sites in the city center, the tour proceeds to Santa Teresa for about one hour. This neighborhood features early 20th-century mansions and is known for its traditional tram dating back to 1897. Visitors can see the houses of local painters and the historic tram. The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas, a cultural center housed in a former residence that supports artists. The final stop is the Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct originally built to transport water and now used for transportation by Santa Teresa residents. Entrance fees to museums and lunch are not included. Group size is limited to 19 passengers. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for short walks at each stop.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a neighborhood known for its early 20th-century mansions and for being home to several painters. Visitors can see the historic houses and the neighborhood’s tram, which has been operating since 1897.
60 min
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
This cultural center occupies the former home of Laurinda Santos Lobo, a prominent female art supporter. It continues her legacy by supporting artists and hosting cultural events.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
Originally built to transport water, the Arcos da Lapa now serves as a transportation route for residents traveling to Santa Teresa.
30 min
Praca Quinze de Novembro
Located in Rio’s historic center, this square is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly, and the Paço Imperial. It also contains the Praça XV ferry terminal connecting Rio and Niteroi.
30 min
Arco do Teles
Situated in the city’s former downtown market area, this location features small streets and alleys lined with bars and restaurants.
20 min
Cinelandia
A well-known square in downtown Rio, Cinelandia is surrounded by historic buildings and offers photo opportunities.
30 min
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios, this building once housed the National School of Fine Arts during Rio’s urban modernization. The tour does not include entry but allows time to view its architectural features.
10 min
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Opened in 1909, this theater is one of Brazil and Latin America’s important cultural venues. It has its own choir, symphony orchestra, and ballet company. Visitors view the exterior architecture but do not enter.
10 min
Biblioteca Nacional
Founded in 1810 by King D. João VI of Portugal, this is Latin America’s largest library. It holds nearly 9 million items including rare books, manuscripts, original letters, and early newspapers. The tour includes viewing the exterior architecture only.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa 4-Hour Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Rio Carioca Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This four-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. It begins with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, starting at Praça Quinze de Novembro, a square surrounded by important buildings such as the Palácio Tiradentes and the Paço Imperial, near the ferry terminal connecting Rio and Niteroi. The tour continues to Arco do Teles, located in the old downtown market area, known for its narrow streets filled with bars and small restaurants. Next is Cinelândia, a well-known square surrounded by historic buildings, offering good photo opportunities. The route passes by the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, built in 1908, where the architecture is observed from outside. The tour also stops at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated in 1909, noted for its cultural significance and architecture, viewed from outside. The Biblioteca Nacional, Latin America’s largest library founded in 1810, is another stop where the building’s exterior is admired. After exploring these ancient and historic sites in the city center, the tour proceeds to Santa Teresa for about one hour. This neighborhood features early 20th-century mansions and is known for its traditional tram dating back to 1897. Visitors can see the houses of local painters and the historic tram. The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas, a cultural center housed in a former residence that supports artists. The final stop is the Arcos da Lapa, an aqueduct originally built to transport water and now used for transportation by Santa Teresa residents. Entrance fees to museums and lunch are not included. Group size is limited to 19 passengers. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for short walks at each stop.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a neighborhood known for its early 20th-century mansions and for being home to several painters. Visitors can see the historic houses and the neighborhood’s tram, which has been operating since 1897.
60 min
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas
This cultural center occupies the former home of Laurinda Santos Lobo, a prominent female art supporter. It continues her legacy by supporting artists and hosting cultural events.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
Originally built to transport water, the Arcos da Lapa now serves as a transportation route for residents traveling to Santa Teresa.
30 min
Praca Quinze de Novembro
Located in Rio’s historic center, this square is surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly, and the Paço Imperial. It also contains the Praça XV ferry terminal connecting Rio and Niteroi.
30 min
Arco do Teles
Situated in the city’s former downtown market area, this location features small streets and alleys lined with bars and restaurants.
20 min
Cinelandia
A well-known square in downtown Rio, Cinelandia is surrounded by historic buildings and offers photo opportunities.
30 min
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
Designed in 1908 by architect Adolfo Morales de los Rios, this building once housed the National School of Fine Arts during Rio’s urban modernization. The tour does not include entry but allows time to view its architectural features.
10 min
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Opened in 1909, this theater is one of Brazil and Latin America’s important cultural venues. It has its own choir, symphony orchestra, and ballet company. Visitors view the exterior architecture but do not enter.
10 min
Biblioteca Nacional
Founded in 1810 by King D. João VI of Portugal, this is Latin America’s largest library. It holds nearly 9 million items including rare books, manuscripts, original letters, and early newspapers. The tour includes viewing the exterior architecture only.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.