City Tour of Art, Architecture, and Culture in Downtown Rio
Overview of the tour in Rio de Janeiro
After the pick-up in hotels, the tour continues with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (Bellini´s statue) and a stop at the Sambadrome (the stadium for the city´s main Carnival parade). In continuation, we tour along Avenida Presidente Vargas to see the Central Railway Station, Duque de Caxias Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces), Itamaraty Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Campo de Santana and via Avenida Passos to Tiradentes Square, Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. Visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, not only one of the Brazilian city`s landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art.
Then, visit In the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa , the Escadaria Selarón – one of the most fascinating and original staircases in the world. Its vibrant green, yellow and blue colors, which are colors of the Brazilian flag, is the artist Jorge Selarón’s personal tribute to the Brazilian people. In continuation, The São Bento Monastery, which has been compared to a museum, has a monastic simplicity making it one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil.
This activity includes:
- Tiradentes Square
- Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- Palace Limp
- Mosteiro de São Bento
- Avenida Presidente Vargas
- Maracanã
- Lapa Arches
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group tour
On arrival
Tour departs from most hotels in the zones of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. If your hotel is outside the pickup area, the meeting points are:
- In Ipanema: Caesar Park Hotel
- In Copacabana: Hilton Copacabana Hotel
To know the best option for you and pick up time, please contact provider.
Things to note
Please, have a paper or electronic voucher with you. It needs to be presented to the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
Child(0-4 free) apply provided they have ID and do not occupy a seat.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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