Top Rio de Janeiro Architecture Tours

Begin your tour at Downtown (“Centro”), where you will get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. You will drive over the Arcos da Lapa. Then, walk along the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, a bucolic area in Rio de Janeiro. You will visit the Ruins Park (closed on Mondays), a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion. Up next, you will walk down the colorful Selarón Steps, one of Rio’s landmarks, and arrive at the district of Lapa, the zone with most traditional nightlife. Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America, to reach Cinelândia, a lively spot in Rio thanks to its bars, restaurants and cultural attractions. Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays), a permanent member of all “must-see cafés” rankings around the world.

Explore Santa Teresa and discover the stronghold of Rio's plastic artists. A cultural site with many workshops to visit and restaurants with typical lunch foods, the high mountain neighborhood still preserves its local history. At the bottom of the mountains is located Lapa, perhaps the most bohemian neighborhood of Rio. Where the nightlife of Rio de Janeiro happens, but with a lot of history to present.

Visit the Roberto Burle Marx home and gardens during a private 4-hour tour from Rio. In the company of a local guide, explore the home of this artists and designer, surrounded by lush property filled with native plants. The Sitio Roberto Burle Marx is built in a distinctly Brazilian style, including elements of cubism and abstractionism. Walk through the peaceful gardens and admire the home's collection of folk art while learning about his life, work and esthetic from your knowledgeable guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio is included.

The visit to the city of Petrópolis is a dip in our history. Known as the summer resort town of the royal family, Petrópolis is home to a cultural heritage of great importance to our country. The Imperial Museum is the most important point of visitation, where you will be able to see all the furniture, works of art, clothes, jewelry and accessories used by the royal family. The city is quite charming and its cold climate attracts tourists from all over the world.

Explore the main attractions in the historical center of Rio de Janeiro on this guided tour. See the Imperial Palace of Praça XV, the Arco do Teles, the Centro Cultural dos Correios, Casa França-Brasil, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, the Candelária church, and more, while learning about the architecture and its history, as well as Brazilian culture and art.

This short but sight-filled tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro is for travelers who want to see major cultural attractions in the city in one tour. In just a few hours see the baroque Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, visit the Modern Art Museum, climb the tiled Selaron staircase, see the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival celebrations take place, visit the Maracanã soccer stadium, and experience much, much more.

Combine visits to the National Library (Biblioteca Nacional) and the National Theater (Teatro Nacional) on this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the history of each building and the role they have played in Rio's vibrant cultural heritage. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Explore Niteroi and learn about its most famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer, on this tour from Rio. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully-curated itinerary designed to show you the best of his work. Listen to in-depth commentary and enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to just 14 people or fewer.

Tour where it combines history and architecture, a walk through the imperial city where we will know the history since the arrival of the kings of Portugal, many constructions of the time that are still intact and to finish the tour an internal walk through one of the breweries most famous in Brazil

Explore the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa known as the Monmartre carioca with its secrets unknown to tourists and at the end of the day participate in a unique experience totally different from the activities that foreigners have contact in Rio. During the clay workshop you will be in a cozy atmosphere. It is creative that you will learn new techniques and have new artistic skills and will also produce your own souvenir by joining a worldwide DIY trend. Take home a piece that will perpetuate memories and be different from the traditional Chinese souvenirs that most tourists buy on the streets of Rio. * After finishing the clay piece it takes 10 days to finish the art in the studio (drying, burning in oven and enamel). If you are in Rio after this period, delivery to your hotel is free. Shipping to your country will be charged extra fee. * The workshop is available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.

Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the biggest and most famous landscapes in the world, the Corcovado hill, where the main symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, Cristo Redentor, is located. Along with the beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes between the mountain and the sea, you will feel privileged to live a unique experiences in this city that has been designated as a World Heritage. Rio 40 Graus Turismo offers a package for you to enjoy the Cidade Maravilhosa making your visit to the Rio unforgettable. Visit and admire the aerial view of Sugar Loaf and Morro da Urca and also with the colorful and bohemian Escadaria Selarón.

Marvel at the beautiful dozens of hectares of nature with one of the most extensive flora species and one of the 10 most important botanical gardens in the world.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with a knowledgeable Private Local Guide! Welcome to the Wonderful City. During this amazing Tour Experience, you will see the most popular sights and the best parts of the city with a local and professional tour guide like Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Santa Teresa, and Selaron Steps. This tour is ideal for people who are visiting Rio for the first time and have just one day to enjoy it all! A unique experience to know the city in one day, with lots of colors, history, culture, art, and happiness! And. . . if you want I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are more than 3 people and require larger transportation. Round-trip transportation from Port Area/Hotel or Apartament is included.

This is an observation experience of the architectural evolution of Rio for over 100 years. Our 1st stop is a viewpoint on the rooftop of the "Museu de Arte do Rio" where we will talk about the history of Brazil. Then we'll start our walking by the Mauá Square. This Square is one of the regions with the greatest architectural variety in the city. After this, we will walk towards Cinelândia, a walk of approximately 2km, visiting buildings and discovering old 18th century churches hidden behind huge modern buildings! Cinelândia is another square full of historical examples of Brazilian architecture. It holds 5 of the 10 original buildings that remain from the opening of Rio Branco's Avenue in 1905. We'll explore their facades, their details and our last stop will be the Federal Justice Cultural Center. This building preserves an original court room from the beggining of the 20th century.

You will get in touch with the best and most elegant theater in Rio de Janeiro and perhaps Brazil. We will take a guided tour behind the scenes of the Municipal Theater knowing its history, architecture and art. It is necessary to dial in advance to ensure place in the group. One of the most imposing and beautiful buildings in Rio de Janeiro, Theatro Municipal, inaugurated on July 14, 1909, is considered the main house of spectacles in Brazil and one of the most important in South America. Its history blends with the trajectory of the country's culture. Over a little more than a century of existence, Theatro has received the greatest international artists, as well as the main Brazilian names in Classical music

We are your friends in Rio de Janeiro, we will show you why this amazing city is called Wonderful! We will visit the iconic places in Rio and also our little secret and favorite places. And of course Popular Gastronomy! We are a travel agency specializing in tailored services. Our concept is to introduce you to Rio de Janeiro with the eyes of a true Carioca! 100% private tour (guide and car) * minimum of 2 people