Rio Downtown Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating history of Rio with this incredible downtown walking tour. Explore the streets, corners, and buildings that identify the marvelous city, while these old streets and buildings reveal their fascinating stories. A half-day tour on foot is perfect for travelers who want to discover the real gems of Rio de Janeiro and see more than just its beaches.

The historical guided walking tour begins in the city center, where you can walk along one of the most important squares of the city: Cinelandia, which still today remains the most important political and cultural stage in the history of Rio. It is surrounded by major attractions of great historical value, museums, and the impressive Municipal Theatre. In addition, the tour includes a visit to important historical landmarks such as the Monastery of Sao Bento, the market for candles, Candelaria, the old cobbled passage of Travessa do Mercado, Ouivdor street and Goncalves Dias street, where you’ll find the traditional Colombo Confectionery. As you go through the urban landscapes, travel inside the historical memory of Rio, while your personal guide recounts anecdotes and curiosities contained in this expansive city which was once the capital of Brazil. As the tour is approaching its end, go down Uruguaiana Street, where you will reach Plaza Carioca, where the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral awaits.

If you are a history lover and wish to learn more about the curious and fascinating past of Rio de Janeiro, then this is the perfect tour for you. Discover places, you would otherwise never come across and get an insider’s view from your local guide! Book now!

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