Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?
If you want to relax in the morning and have a very interesting afternoon you can take the subway and meet us for our afternoon walking tour through the Olympic Boulevard, Sea Port area and visit the Museum of Tomorrow.
But if you are full of energy and want to have a very pleasant day please check our complete walking tour called “Rio Walking Tour – City Center plus Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow”
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What makes Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Our afternoon tour will start with a meeting at “Relogio da Carioca”, an antique iron tower clock, located right at the exit of the Carioca Subway station, more specifically in the Carioca Square, of the busiest areas of downtown Rio, with a Metro station and lots of shopping around
You will take the LRV (Light Rail Vehicle) and head to the Olympic Boulevard, where you will have a historical and cultural tour through the Sea Port Area.
The region called Porto Maravilha (Wonder Port) started to be revitalized in 2010 and has now a variety of interesting buildings and museums. You will take a good walk passing the Olympic Boulevard, throughThe GaleRio Porto Maravilha (Wonder Port GaleRio), a sequence of panels that make up an artistic pathway with walls that have been painted by 20 artists and the famous street art mural, called Etnias, painted by Eduardo Kobra.
One of the most important sights of Rio de Janeiro, it was inspired by the Olympic books that represent the 5 continents and was named “Ethnic”. The art is signed by Eduardo Kobra, who has more works from 20 countries, such as England, France, the United States, Russia, Greece, Italy, Sweden and Poland.
Right after we will head to the Museum of Tomorrow, a science museum in the city, right across MAR. It was designed by Spanish neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua. This intricate yet captivating museum mixes science with an innovative design to focus on sustainable cities and an ecological world.
Also you will have a chance to visit the MAR, the Rio Art Museum, installed at Praça Mauá, in two buildings with heterogeneous and interconnected profiles: The Dom João VI Mansion, listed and eclectic, and the neighboring building, which has a modernist style and was originally a bus terminal. You can get a nice view of the Museum of Tomorrow from MAR’s rooftop
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operated by a multilingual guide.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
- The Museum of Tomorrow doesn’t open on Mondays so we will make only an outside visit on these days.
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- Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow Walking Tour
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Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Museum of Tomorrow ticket included
- Subway and LRV ticket included
- Bilingual licensed guide
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.