Teles Arch (Arco do Teles) Tours & Attractions

8-hour fully customized tour of Rio with a private local guide. Have private transportation at your disposal to take you to all the sites you want to see in Rio. Great for experienced travelers who want to make the most of their visit. Whether you're looking to go to the main attractions, or the places that aren't so touristy, your private guide will be there to recommend the best spots and ways to beat the crowds. Tour is limited to a maximum of four people and includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, or the cruise port or airport.
Duration: 8 hours.

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa!
Let’s visit the historical center of Rio and go to the Mosteiro de São Bento, walk through the Praça XV, Arcos dos Teles, Cinelandia (and take the opportunity to visit Colombo’s bakery) and the Arcos da Lapa. We will also visit the bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa with the beautiful houses of the early 20th century. Santa Teresa is famous for its traditional tram from 1897 and for being the nest of several painters that open their houses so that you can check their work.
Duration: 4 hours.

We take you on a journey through time. If you enjoy history and culture, this is the perfect tour for you. In this half-day tour, we will visit the Cinelandia Square, a place surrounded by the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipality Chamber of Rio. We will also visit the Praça XV, a place surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, the Paço Imperial and Arco dos Teles. We will go through the Arco dos Teles to go to the CCBB and reach the Mosteiro de São Bento.
Duration: 4 hours.

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).


Duration: 4 hours.

Discover Rio's captivating history on our unforgettable Historical Walking Tour. Start at the renowned Museum of Tomorrow, then marvel at Kobra's Mural, a vibrant street art masterpiece. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Rio Branco Avenue, filled with architectural wonders and lively atmosphere. Experience the remarkable journey through Rio's rich heritage as stories of the past come alive.

Visit São Bento Monastery, appreciate the Brazilian Navy's significance, and marvel at the colonial architecture of Candelária Church. Immerse yourself in culture at the Cultural Center Banco do Brasil and discover the Teles Arch's historical charm.

Explore the hidden gem of Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores church and soak in the lively atmosphere of XV Square.

Delve into Rio's colonial heritage at the Piramide Chafaria and conclude the tour at the stunning Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé. Indulge in a delicious snack at the historic Confeitaria Colombo, savoring the taste of Rio's delights.
Duration: 4 hours.

The best way to know the city you're visiting and feel like a local is by taking public transportation and walking through the streets to explore. The walking tour is a small group tour with a "Carioca" guide. You will be able to see and learn about the cultural and historical part of the city and visit Downtown's main attractions.
Duration: 3 hours.

Knowing the historic center of Rio de Janeiro is essential to decolonize narratives. Exploring its historic streets is delving into untold history, revealing Afro-indigenous roots and black resistance beyond widespread colonial history.

This experience challenges Eurocentric views and rescues the memory of the marginalized, strengthening plural identities. Discover the origins of Rio and support responsible tourism by discovering important places, facts and characters in the history of Brazil through the Colonial, Imperial and Republican periods.

Guided tour with guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.

Heritage and decolonial historical narrative where Afro-Brazilian and indigenous culture are highlighted.‌

Purchase your tour now and discover the true essence of the city.
Duration: 3 hours.

Embark on a captivating self-guided walking tour through Rio de Janeiro with Context Travel expert and Brazil Cultural director, Javier Escudero.

Beginning in Praça XV de Novembro, you'll unravel Brazil's history from colonial times to independence, exploring the Castelo District's architectural and societal evolution. Javier delves into Rio's growth, the Portuguese monarchy's influence, and the impact of slavery on its culture. Traverse streets walked by historical figures like Carmen Miranda, and visit landmarks like the Federal Justice Cultural Center. Gain insights into Rio's economic transformation and the fight to preserve African culture, and witness architectural metamorphosis.

Optional visits to the Imperial Palace, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Museum of the Black People, and Confeitaria Colombo await those eager to deepen their understanding of Rio's profound transformation over the last 250 years. Admission to optional stops is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.