Historical Manaus City Tour: Exploring the Neo-classic Architecture and Rubber Boom Era
4.6
17 Ratings
Manaus
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Manaus on a city tour that explores the neo-classic architecture and the era of the rubber boom. Visit historical landmarks, including the Amazonas Opera House and the Rio Negro Palace, and learn about the city's fascinating past.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Teatro Amazonas - We’ll visit the Amazonas Opera House and understand how so many materials and artists were brought from Europe to the jungle to build a place that remains a symbol of this beautiful era
  • Paco da Liberdade - Our tour starts from your hotel from where we will head to the historical center of Manaus, you’ll be able to see the facades of the buildings with the marks of neo classic style that was the look of Manaus during the rubber boom. We’ll go through an area called “the old Manaus” which can give a clear understanding of the rich era that our region held. We’ll visit a museum that used to be the city hall and gives us a good understanding of the history of the capital of the Amazonas state.
  • Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market - We’ll head to the market complex to see the three buildings know as the banana market, the fish market and the municipal market, each holding its unique beauty.
  • Palacio Rio Negro - We’ll visit also the Rio Negro Palace that was intended to be a rubber baron’s house but ended up becoming the government’s office.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Our tour starts from your hotel from where we will head to the historical center of Manaus, you’ll be able to see the facades of the buildings with the marks of neo classic style that was the look of Manaus during the rubber boom.

Let’s walk through an area called “the old Manaus” which can give a clear understanding of the wealthiest era that our region held.

We’ll visit a museum that used to be the city hall and gives us a good understanding of the history of the capital of the Amazonas state.

We’ll visit the Amazonas Opera House and understand how so many materials and artists were brought from Europe to the jungle to build a place that remains a symbol of this beautiful era.

We’ll head to the market complex to see the three buildings know as the banana market, the fish market and the municipal market, each holding its unique beauty.

We’ll visit also the Rio Negro Palace that was intended to be a rubber baron’s house but ended up becoming the government’s office.

Location
Teatro Amazonas
Av. Eduardo Ribeiro, 659, Centro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Susan_d
Apr 5, 2024
How to see Manaus - This was a great tour. The Manaus Opera house is a real gem. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to those who had mobility issues. I recommend this tour.
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Karen_s
Dec 28, 2022
Great Day in Manaus - Arrived on a "pathetic" 5 hour late cruise. Joao (John) was waiting and showed us an nice tour. Behind the scenes and skipping the lines at crowded venues. As a native, John had an incredible knowledge of Manaus, and knew how to relay it to us in perfect English. HIghly Recommended
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Michelle_h
Dec 17, 2022
Milton and Manaus - Our guide was able to access points of interests very quickly and it was apparent that he was a common presence as he knew most everyone we encountered! He was knowledgeable about the city and answered all of our questions. He even gave insight and shared local Foods and drinks.
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Scott_s
Nov 4, 2022
Excellent tour! - Milton is an exceptional and excellent tour guide. He is very kind and extremely knowledgeable and explained the historical significance of all the places that I was seeing. One of the best tours that I have ever taken!
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Robert_a
Jun 3, 2022
Great way to see Manaus - Great tour, would highly recommend. Great communication before the trip and lots of great knowledge about the city. Got to see highlights of Manaus. Doesn't feel rushed like other tours I've been on in Brazil.
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Kallie_d
Feb 25, 2022
Our tour guide Aro was... - Our tour guide Aro was extremely friendly and easy going. The tour had plenty of time so there was no rush. This was my favorite part of Manaus.
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Brian_b
Mar 19, 2024
Manaus city tour in a compact car - The tour started out a little rough with the guide showing up with a compact car to pick up 4 adult not skinny people. This is the be aware that the vehicle used on tours in Manaus might not be your SUV or van type of vehicle. The next disappointment was that the Opera House was closed that afternoon due to an upcoming event. Not the tour guides fault but still disappointing. Since it was rainy season we were continually dodging rainstorms. But overall we saw some interesting museums and markets and the guide was very informative about the places we saw and visited. I would recommend this tour with the caveat that if cramped transportation isn’t your style then verify what size of vehicle is being used up front. These tours advertise air conditioned vehicle but don’t indicate size.
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Deborah_s
Mar 5, 2023
Manaus - Our guide was patient and helpful. Communication prior to tour was excellent. So helpful to have a car take us from place to place. Interaction with local people is always an education.
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Darraghmckenna
Oct 26, 2022
A great tour of a historical city - Milton was a great guide and very friendly with excellent English. We drove to many of the key spots in Manaus and went inside the Opera House. He explained very well the details of the opera house. We visited the market and the riverside also and tried some Açaí. I took away a star as I thought it was quite expensive for a city tour but the tour itself was very good.
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Lori_c
Aug 2, 2022
This tour covered the... - This tour covered the major sightseeing spots but not much history was covered. If you want a quick personal tour to see the highlights… that will cover it. It you want to more history behind the city.. not so much
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