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Manaus City Tour - The Highlighs of the Rubber Boom Time
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Manaus
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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Discover Manaus in a simple, enriching, and well‑organized half‑day tour. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to understand the city’s unique history during the Rubber Boom and explore its most iconic landmarks with the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert. You’ll visit historic squares, markets, architectural treasures, and the famous Amazon Theatre, the symbol of Manaus’ golden era. It’s the ideal way to connect with the culture, stories, and heritage that shaped the gateway to the Amazon.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Until 3 people private Car, until 12 people a van
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
The Opera House tickets are included in this tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Manaus City Tour - The Highlighs of the Rubber Boom Time
(65) Reviews
Manaus
About
Discover Manaus in a simple, enriching, and well‑organized half‑day tour. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to understand the city’s unique history during the Rubber Boom and explore its most iconic landmarks with the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert. You’ll visit historic squares, markets, architectural treasures, and the famous Amazon Theatre, the symbol of Manaus’ golden era. It’s the ideal way to connect with the culture, stories, and heritage that shaped the gateway to the Amazon.
Located in the heart of Manaus, the Teatro Amazonas is a stunning Belle Époque opera house that was inaugurated in 1896, during the height of the rubber boom. Its dome, covered in 36,000 ceramic tiles painted in the colors of Brazil’s flag, crowns a building filled with European elegance from Murano chandeliers to jacaranda wood floors.
It’s a must-see for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone enchanted by the arts in the heart of the rainforest.
The tour includes a private indoor visitation at this magnificent building
1 hour
2
Monumento A Abertura Dos Portos
Located in Largo de São Sebastião, in front of the iconic Amazon Theatre in Manaus, this neoclassical monument was inaugurated in 1900 to commemorate the 1866 opening of Amazonian ports to international trade. Designed by Italian artist Domenico de Angelis, it features allegorical sculptures representing the four continents—Asia, Africa, Europe, and America—each symbolized by a ship with a seated child. At the top stands Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, alongside a female figure representing the Amazon. The monument celebrates Manaus's historical role in global trade during the rubber boom era
20 minutes
3
Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market
Nestled along the Rio Negro in Manaus’s historic center, the Adolpho Lisboa Market is a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture, inaugurated in 1883 during the rubber boom. Designed with iron structures imported from Europe—some attributed to Gustave Eiffel—it offers a vibrant mix of Amazonian culture, flavors, and craftsmanship. Tourists can explore stalls filled with exotic fruits, medicinal herbs, fresh fish, and indigenous crafts, all while soaking in the market’s rich history and lively atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of the Amazon.
30 minutes
4
Palacio Rio Negro
Built in 1903 by German rubber baron Waldemar Scholz, the Rio Negro Palace is a stunning example of Belle Époque architecture in downtown Manaus. Originally a private mansion, it became the official seat of the Amazonas government in 1918 and now serves as a cultural center and museum. You will explore elegant rooms filled with period furniture, art exhibits, and historical artifacts that tell the story of the Amazon’s rubber boom. Highlights include the grand staircase, imported iron sculptures, and lush gardens that connect to Jefferson Péres Park. Entry is free, and guided tours offer a deeper dive into the palace’s rich legacy and architectural beauty.
30 minutes
5
Parque Jeferson Peres
Jefferson Peres is a new area recentrly built where used to be slams, nowadays is one of the best entertainment area of Manaus, we will pass by the place and do a short visit.
10 minutes
6
Museu da Cidade de Manaus
A place where you can see where the city has begun and today is one of the most interesting places in the town. In this area, you can see the various periods that Manaus passes through and the beauty of a historic place.
1 hour
7
Museu da Cidade de Manaus
Located in the heart of Manaus’s historic center, the Mirante Lúcia Almeida is a vibrant cultural and leisure complex offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Rio Negro and the iconic Meeting of the Waters. Inaugurated in April 2024,
The Mirante is not just a viewpoint—it’s a celebration of Manaus’s identity, blending nature, history, and urban revitalization.