Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and superb baroque buildings of downtown Rio de Janeiro. While you walk, your knowledgeable and entertaining guide will bring the city and its stories alive.

See and visit the Church constructed in neoclassical style, which began being built in 1630 and finished in 1775.

Visit the Monastery of São Bento, founded in 1590 by 2 monks from Bahia and considered one of the most important patrimony of Brazilian architecture.

Visit the new Mauá Square a gift from the Olympic legacy that has changed the life of the Cariocas forever, creating a new pole of entertainment and culture, hosting two new Museums, the Rio Art Museum and the Museum of Tomorrow, and the famous Cobra murals.

See the modern Museum of Tomorrow

See one of the most important Cultural Centers of Rio de Janeiro.

Pass through Quinze de Novembro Square

Built to be the residence of the governors of the captaincy and it was the residency of the Portuguese Royal Family, when it arrived in Brazil

Pass through famous market strees of Rio´s downtown

See the Tiradentes Palace from outside.

See and visit the famous Colombo Bakery

Visit and see the ancient Conical Cathedral in form and with a 96 metres (315 ft) internal diameter — 106 metres of external diameter — and an overall height of 75 metres (246 ft)

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy
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• Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
• Walking tour of Rio de Janeiro

• Food and drinks

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Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Gray Line Brazil.
• 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 76 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.