Historical Highlights of Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro is a city that, in addition to beautiful beaches and wonderful landscapes has an important historical heritage that is really interesting to visit. Its architectural beauties and cultural and historical buildings will take us back to a fascinating journey through time. In this tour we will visit some of the most notable monuments of the city, we will walk through its ancient streets and discover the history of the city, from the time of the Colony, passing through the Empire and the Republic, knowing its secrets and particularities

We will meet at the entrance of the Metro Station and go toghether to the downtown.

Depending on your interest in certain places in the city, the Tourism guide will indicate the best options and give suggestions so that your trip be truly wonderful.

Let’s visit together the historic center of Rio and enjoy all the cultural richness that this place offers us!

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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Rio de Janeiro is a city that, in addition to beautiful beaches and wonderful landscapes has an important historical heritage that is really interesting to visit. Its architectural beauties and cultural and historical buildings will take us back to a fascinating journey through time. In this tour we will visit some of the most notable monuments of the city, we will walk through its ancient streets and discover the history of the city, from the time of the Colony, passing through the Empire and the Republic, knowing its secrets and particularities

We will meet at the entrance of the Metro Station and go toghether to the downtown.

Depending on your interest in certain places in the city, the Tourism guide will indicate the best options and give suggestions so that your trip be truly wonderful.

Let’s visit together the historic center of Rio and enjoy all the cultural richness that this place offers us!
Stop At: Largo da Carioca, Rua da Carioca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20050-008 Brazil

We will visit the Historical clock at Carioca square and the Historical Santo Antonio Convent (outside view).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Confeitaria Colombo, R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20050-030, Brazil

Visit this famous historical bakery, with parisian style architecture and you can eat typical brazilia snacks.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura, Rua Luis de Camoes 30, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20051-020 Brazil

We will visit this amazing library, elected the fourth most beautiful library in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Travessa do Comercio Centro Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-080 Brazil

We will walk along this street, the old commercial part of the city, with beatiful colourful colonial houses.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Praca Quinze de Novembro – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil

Important and historical square in the city. Here we will fid the old port , the Imperial Palace and some churches.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Paco Imperial, Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-160 Brazil

Old Imperial Palace, the first Portuguese Royal family house.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cinelandia, Avenue rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-050 Brazil

Walk along this area, the old “Carioca Broadway”. We can find here the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, Belas Artes Museum and some old and historical places.

Duration: 30 minutes



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