Discover Rio Downtown: A Journey through History, Art, and Culture in Rio de Janeiro, Peru - A unique experience

Join us and discover the heart of Rio! Stroll through historic streets, admire stunning architecture, and explore iconic churches, museums, and monuments. Experience the vibrant culture where past and present meet in the lively downtown.

Things to do Rio Downtown: A Journey through History, Art, and Culture

We will start at Praça XV, next to Guanabara Bay, where the Portuguese colonial government was located. When the Portuguese crown and its court arrived, the empire established its headquarters there. We will walk through streets full of history and legends, passing by Candelária Church, Presidente Vargas Avenue, and even some echoes of the Olympic Games. We will also visit São Bento Monastery and Praça Mauá, where classic and modern architecture coexist in harmony. Then, we can take the VLT (a modern tram, and each participant must pay their own fare) to reach Largo da Carioca and Cinelândia, the city's main leisure district. The tour will last approximately three hours and a half, covering around 3 km, so comfortable shoes or sneakers are strongly recommended. If bringing children, keep in mind that the amount of walking may be too much for them. For babies, a stroller or similar may be necessary. Although we will be shaded by buildings and trees for much of the tour, there will be areas with direct sun exposure. We recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, and other sun protection. A bathroom stop will be available if needed.

Included

Biblioteca Nacional de Registro de Obras

Statue General Osorio

Mosteiro de São Bento

Chafariz do Mestre Valentim

Praça Mauá

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Candelária

Central Bank of Brazil

Carioca Clock

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

Imperial Palace Cultural Center

Arco do Teles

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores

Praça XV de Novembro

Federal Justice Cultural Center

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Palácio Tiradentes

Official Guide

Meeting point

Palacio Tiradentes.