Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The lunch includes admission, main course, and dessert per person. Drinks are paid separately.
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Entrance: Chevre salad (mixed greens, nuts, balsamic vinegar, and goat cheese with herbs), Italian eggplant – served with house bread, Café Paris salad (iceberg lettuce, roasted tomatoes, pastrami, ricotta, and sauce), Campagne pâté (French pork and chicken terrine) served with mini green salad and house bread, and ricotta paste with green olives – served with house bread.
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Main course: Fish and shrimp moqueca with white rice and dendê farofa; picadinho carioca with rice, beans, farofa, and poached egg; cassava escondidinho with dried meat; pork ribs with tropeiro beans; red feijoada (made with our meats smoked in-house over apple wood – pork loin, ribs, dried beef, paio sausage and calabresa sausage, with rice, farofa and kale (always on FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The tour offers a guided walk through the main historical and cultural landmarks of downtown Rio de Janeiro, combining history, and gastronomy. The tour begins in Cinelândia, famous for its cinemas, and buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and others. Next, the tour continues to the Church of São Francisco da Penitência, notable for the splendor of Brazilian Baroque architecture. Visitors then visit the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The gastronomic stop takes place at the traditional Confeitaria Colombo, where you can taste typical Brazilian delicacies. The tour continues to Praça XV, passing by historical site...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Lunch with appetizer, main course, and dessert (if this option is chosen)
Entrance to the Sacred Museum of the Convent of Saint Anthony
Guided half-day walking tour
Snacks and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch (if the option without lunch is chosen)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cinelândia Square
Cinelândia Square - Exit A of the subway, in front of the Floriano Peixoto monument.
Return
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Rio de Janeiro History Walking Tour
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Rio de Janeiro
About
The tour offers a guided walk through the main historical and cultural landmarks of downtown Rio de Janeiro, combining history, and gastronomy. The tour begins in Cinelândia, famous for its cinemas, and buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and others. Next, the tour continues to the Church of São Francisco da Penitência, notable for the splendor of Brazilian Baroque architecture. Visitors then visit the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. The gastronomic stop takes place at the traditional Confeitaria Colombo, where you can taste typical Brazilian delicacies. The tour continues to Praça XV, passing by historical site...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Lunch with appetizer, main course, and dessert (if this option is chosen)
Entrance to the Sacred Museum of the Convent of Saint Anthony
Guided half-day walking tour
Snacks and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch (if the option without lunch is chosen)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cinelândia Square
Cinelândia Square - Exit A of the subway, in front of the Floriano Peixoto monument.
Return
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Itinerary
1
Cinelandia
Start your tour here. This famous square was once a hub of art and culture due to the many theaters and cinemas that were concentrated there
5 minutes
2
Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
Discover this imposing building from the era of the Portuguese Empire.
5 minutes
3
Biblioteca Nacional
With over 200 years of history, the National Library is the oldest Brazilian institution, predating even the constitution of Brazil as an independent nation.
30 minutes
4
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
one of the largest museums in the country, owner of the largest collection of 19th-century Brazilian art.
20 minutes
5
Convento de Santo Antônio
Visit the Church of São Francisco da Penitência.
40 minutes
6
Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world! Perfect for beautiful pictures.
30 minutes
7
Confeitaria Colombo
A permanent member of all the “must-visit cafes” rankings around the world
30 minutes
8
Praça XV de Novembro
Main port of entry for Colonial and Imperial Brazil. Home to the Imperial Palace and the Mestre Valentim Fountain.
30 minutes
9
Arco do Teles
A hotspot for lively bars with lots of samba.
10
Tucum
A cultural center with exhibitions and handicrafts created by different indigenous peoples of Brazil.
30 minutes
11
Bistrô Ouvidor
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant with 15 years of tradition located on the most famous, elegant, and charming street at the time when Rio de Janeiro was the capital of the Empire.
