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Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro

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Duration: 3 hours
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Provided by Rio Free Walking Tour
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Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro Brazil — #1
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Overview of the tour in Rio de Janeiro

We start our tour at the majestic Theatro Municipal, one of the city's most impressive buildings. There, you will learn about the history and architecture of this cultural symbol. Next, we head to Cinelândia, a historic square surrounded by important buildings, where Rio's first cinemas were opened.

Our next destination is the famous Escadaria Selarón, decorated with colorful tiles from around the world. This open-air work of art should not be missing from your photo album. Soon after, we explore the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, known for its lively nightlife, traditional bars, and the iconic Arcos da Lapa.

We continue our journey to the Metropolitan Cathedral, where you'll be amazed by the unique architecture of one of Rio de Janeiro's most modern and impressive landmarks.

We'll take a break at Confeitaria Colombo, the most traditional confectionery in Rio. Here, you can indulge in its delicacies and feel transported back to the beginning of the 20th century. To end our tour, we'll go to Praça XV, one of the most important places in Brazilian history.

This activity includes:

  • Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
  • Confeitaria Colombo
  • Praça XV de Novembro
  • Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
  • Escadaria Selarón

Meeting point

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro- Cinelândia

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On arrival

The meeting point will be at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro- Cinelândia. Look for people in yellow shirts and umbrellas

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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