Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comRio de Janeiro Half-Day Walking Tour
based on 5 reviews
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Product code: 2484_07
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.
You'll gain unforgettable insights into Rio and its history on this four-hour afternoon walking tour, visiting the following highlights:
- Sao Bento Monastery, dripping with gilt carvings and paintings
- Nossa Senhora de Candelaria, Rio's most impressive church
- Praca XV de Novembro, the square where many important events in Rio de Janeiro's history took place, such as the coronation of Brazil's emperors
- Imperial Palace, built in the style of a Portuguese manor house for Brazil's rulers
The walk continues down Uruguaiana Street to Carioca Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where your afternoon walking tour of Old Rio's historic sites concludes. This afternoon walking tour takes you behind the scenes of Rio's famous sights, leaving you with time in the day free to explore Rio on your own.
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Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Walking Tour
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Departure Point:Pickup is available from most major hotels in the zones São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana or the cruise ship port
Departure Time: 1:00pmHotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm
- Walking tour of Rio de Janeiro
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
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We were glad that we were part of the tour group to go to the Centro district. We felt safe the entire ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States of America, June 2007
This was well done, with just the right amount of breaks. Read more ›
Kathryn B, United States of America, November 2008
