Rio de Janeiro Historical Center 3-4 Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
by Carlos Tour Guide
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This walking tour of Rio de Janeiro's historic city center lasts about three to four hours and is led by a licensed guide. The route begins at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, where the guide provides a historical introduction to the square around the theater. Next, the group visits the Biblioteca Nacional, located adjacent to the theater. The tour continues to Escadaria Selaron, a colorful staircase known as a popular photo spot, where visitors spend about twenty minutes. Nearby are the Arcos da Lapa, where the guide explains the historical background of the area. The group then proceeds to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the main Catholic church in the city, with approximately twenty minutes inside. After that, the tour stops at Largo da Carioca, a site with significant historical importance for Rio de Janeiro, for about twenty minutes. The final main stop is Praca Quinze de Novembro, where the Portuguese royal family once lived; visitors spend around thirty minutes there. Entrance to the Sacred Museum of San Francisco Penitencia is optional and not included in the tour price. There is an optional lunch break during the tour, with lunch not included and costing up to ten US dollars per person. The route passes by several souvenir shops where purchases are optional. The entire tour is on foot, and private transportation is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
The tour starts here with a historical introduction to the square surrounding the theater.
15 min
Biblioteca Nacional
Located next to the theater, this stop offers a view of the Biblioteca Nacional.
Escadaria Selaron
Visitors spend about twenty minutes at this colorful staircase, a popular spot for photos.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
Next to Escadaria Selaron, the guide provides historical context about this landmark and its surrounding area.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
This is the headquarters of the Catholic Church in Rio de Janeiro, with a stop lasting about twenty minutes inside.
20 min
Largo da Carioca
This site holds important historical content for the city, with a stop of about twenty minutes.
20 min
Praca Quinze de Novembro
The final main stop where the Portuguese royal family once resided; visitors spend approximately thirty minutes here.
30 min
Meeting point
In front of the Municipal Theatre, next to the police trailer. 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Rio de Janeiro Historical Center 3-4 Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
by Carlos Tour Guide
Choose from 2 available options
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.$58Overview
This walking tour of Rio de Janeiro's historic city center lasts about three to four hours and is led by a licensed guide. The route begins at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, where the guide provides a historical introduction to the square around the theater. Next, the group visits the Biblioteca Nacional, located adjacent to the theater. The tour continues to Escadaria Selaron, a colorful staircase known as a popular photo spot, where visitors spend about twenty minutes. Nearby are the Arcos da Lapa, where the guide explains the historical background of the area. The group then proceeds to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the main Catholic church in the city, with approximately twenty minutes inside. After that, the tour stops at Largo da Carioca, a site with significant historical importance for Rio de Janeiro, for about twenty minutes. The final main stop is Praca Quinze de Novembro, where the Portuguese royal family once lived; visitors spend around thirty minutes there. Entrance to the Sacred Museum of San Francisco Penitencia is optional and not included in the tour price. There is an optional lunch break during the tour, with lunch not included and costing up to ten US dollars per person. The route passes by several souvenir shops where purchases are optional. The entire tour is on foot, and private transportation is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
The tour starts here with a historical introduction to the square surrounding the theater.
15 min
Biblioteca Nacional
Located next to the theater, this stop offers a view of the Biblioteca Nacional.
Escadaria Selaron
Visitors spend about twenty minutes at this colorful staircase, a popular spot for photos.
20 min
Arcos da Lapa
Next to Escadaria Selaron, the guide provides historical context about this landmark and its surrounding area.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
This is the headquarters of the Catholic Church in Rio de Janeiro, with a stop lasting about twenty minutes inside.
20 min
Largo da Carioca
This site holds important historical content for the city, with a stop of about twenty minutes.
20 min
Praca Quinze de Novembro
The final main stop where the Portuguese royal family once resided; visitors spend approximately thirty minutes here.
30 min
Meeting point
In front of the Municipal Theatre, next to the police trailer. 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.