6-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown Rio de Janeiro and Lapa
About This Tour
Take a walking tour of the historic sites of downtown Rio de Janeiro and explore Cinelândia, the city's central public square, along with the beautiful Municipa...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Lapa · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
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What's Included
- Local Brazilian tour guide
- Transportation
Not Included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- All entrance fee tickets
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Walking Tour of Downtown Rio de Janeiro and Lapa
Meet your tour guide at your hotel. Meet your tour guide at your hotel. Take the subway to downtown Rio de Janeiro and begin your walking tour. Take the subway to downtown Rio de Janeiro and begin your walking tour. Visit Cinelândia, the most eclectic space in Rio, built between 1902 and 1910, as well as the beautiful Municipal Theatre, Pedro Ernesto Palace, originally built to serve as the city council, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Library, which houses the Portuguese royal library brought from Portugal by D. Joao VI. Visit Cinelândia, the most eclectic space in Rio, built between 1902 and 1910, as well as the beautiful Municipal Theatre, Pedro Ernesto Palace, originally built to serve as the city council, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Library, which houses the Portuguese royal library brought from Portugal by D. Joao VI. Check out the Federal Justice Cultural Center, admire its architecture, and visit its cafe, theatre, and exhibition halls. Check out the Federal Justice Cultural Center, admire its architecture, and visit its cafe, theatre, and exhibition halls. Walk to Lapa, the bohemian area of Rio de Janeiro, and see the Carioca Aqueduct, built in the 18th century to bring water into town and a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering. Walk to Lapa, the bohemian area of Rio de Janeiro, and see the Carioca Aqueduct, built in the 18th century to bring water into town and a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering. Marvel at the Selarón Stairs, created by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who claimed them as his tribute to the Brazilian people. Continue to Santa Tereza, the rural area of Rio de Janeiro, to see Parque das Ruinas and the Carmelita convents, built in 1750. Marvel at the Selarón Stairs, created by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who claimed them as his tribute to the Brazilian people. Continue to Santa Tereza, the rural area of Rio de Janeiro, to see Parque das Ruinas and the Carmelita convents, built in 1750. Travel back to your hotel after the tour. Travel back to your hotel after the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Tour start: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
