From Colony to Republic Historic
Walking Tour
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About
Focused on the history of Brazil, in this tour you will learn a lot about the period from the colonial time to the republic era.
Itinerary
Cinelandia
The square with the first movie theaters in Rio
Tiradentes Palace
Region of the former ‘Morro do Castelo’, one of the largest Portuguese settlements in the 16th century
Praça XV
One of the most important regions in Rio’s and Brazil’s history
Olympic Boulevard
The Olympic Boulevard is one of the legacies of the Olympics for the city
CCBB - Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
This place is the most important cultural center of the city of Rio de Janeiro
Praça Mauá
Pedra do Sal
One of the best-known regions of the ‘Little Africa’ area
Cais do Valongo
A former slave port, it fell into oblivion after the prohibition of the slave trade
Etnias Panel
Photos
1 person: US$ 50.00
2 persons: US$ 60.00
3 persons: US$ 80.00
4+ persons: US$ 25.00 p/ person
Flexible
Duration: 2 hours
EN, SPA, POR
Payment Policy
50% in advance by PayPal
50% on the tour day by cash (US$ or BRL)
Cancellation Policy
Full refund of the pre-payment if cancelled more than 48 hours before the tour day
No refund if cancelled less than 48 hours before the tour day
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to the tours?
Comfortable shoes, light clothes, sunblock, sunglasses and bottled water. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your smile !
I have heard Rio is a very dangerous city. Is that true? Can I bring my camera or phone to the tour?
As any big city, Rio is not 100% safe. We recommend to avoid bringing jewerly. Cameras and phones usually are ok. The tour guides are always paying attention to the surroundings but we cannot guarantee 100% safety.
Are the tous cancelled due to bad weather?
Sunny and rainy days, we are waiting for you.
What are the covid-19 safety measures for the Walking Tours?
Wearing face masks during the tours is mandatory.
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