Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?
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.
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What makes Cultural Tour in the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro a unique experience ?
One of the most important cultural heritages in the country.
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Candelária is a Catholic temple located in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is one of the main religious monuments in the city, a traditional venue for weddings in Rio society.
Opened on October 12, 1989, CCBB Rio de Janeiro quickly became one of the most important cultural centers in the country. It is the most visited cultural institution in Brazil and 20th in the world, according to the ranking of the English publication The Art Newspaper (April/2014).
It is a national cultural heritage, listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). It is an imposing neoclassical manor house, designed by Grandjean de Montigny, member of the French Artistic Mission (1816) and professor at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. Commissioned by João VI of Portugal in 1819 for the installation of the city’s first Commerce Square, it was inaugurated on May 13, 1820.
Arco do Teles, a time tunnel to the 18th century in Praça XV.
The Paço Imperial is a historic building located in the current Praça XV de Novembro, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Palácio Tiradentes was opened on May 6, 1926 and is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was the former building of the Chamber of Deputies, between 1926 and 1960, and is the current headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cultural Tour in the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Tour guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Agência Etnias Turismo e Cultura.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
