Casa Franca-Brasil Attractions & Things to do

As we walk we go back in time, from the arrival of the first explorers to the transfer of the city to Morro do Castelo forming the first group of residents of the future capital.
Duration: 3 hours.

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro your way on this tailor-made, private guided tour for up to 14 people. A certified multilingual tour guide with a professional and local driver will reveal Rio as only a local 'carioca' (what Rio natives are called) can. This 8-hour private guided tour includes pickup and drop off at your hotel and all transposition in a private car or mini-van.
Duration: 8 hours.

If you want to have a different and cultural morning, come with us and take the subway to enjoy a guided walking tour in downtown Rio. Many cariocas still refer to downtown as “the City”, as if it were a city apart, so busy, profuse and attractive. Rich in history and buildings of great architectural appeal, the center of the former capital of the country is best absorbed in the details when you walk through it.

You can also extend your tour and take the afternoon part of this walking tour. Please check our complete walking tour called "Rio Walking Tour - City Center plus Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow" 
Duration: 4 hours.

Santa Teresa is one of the most bucolic neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and is close to the city center. A trip to the past visiting the historic center of Rio, Praça Mauá, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Staircase, Casa França Brasil. The neighborhood of Santa Teresa houses mansions from the early 20th century. Today it is a stronghold of plastic artists, where there is the tram, dated 1897.

The Tour takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon ..
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.

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.

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.

Come with us to have very pleasant day in our most complete walking tour 

Start the tour in morning meeting our tour guide to take the subway to go to downtown Rio de Janeiro, a rich in history area with buildings of great architectural appeal, the center of the former capital of the country is best absorbed in the details when you walk through it. Then after having lunch in one of the most traditional places, take the LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) in direction to the Olympic Boulevard, Sea Port area and visit the Museum of Tomorrow.

Duration: 8 hours.

The traveler can know the historical center while running and it will know more cultural attractions than a walking tour.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.