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Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - The Opera House of the City. This is our meeting point.
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Cinelandia - The square with the first movie theaters in Rio and important historical buildings.
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Largo da Carioca - The square with the oldest buildings in the city
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Church of N Sra do Rosario e Sao Benedito dos Homens Pretos - The church where the slaves would be forced baptized
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Praca Quinze de Novembro - One of the most important historical squares in Brazil
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Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde - The Olympic Boulevard: one of the legacies of the Olympic Games.
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Maua Square - Central region of the old pier of the city, now known for the Museum of Tomorrow, designed by Calatrava.
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Pedra do Sal - Stops at Pedra do Sal, famous for traditional samba circles. Also known address of the old ‘terreiro da Tia Ciata’, and Largo da Prainha, one of the best known regions of the ‘Little Africa’ area, it brings together a number of traditional local businesses
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Cais do Valongo - A former slave port, it fell into oblivion after the prohibition of the slave trade, its ruins being rediscovered during the renovation works in the region. Listed by UNESCO as a material heritage of humanity.
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Painel Etnias - One of the largest panels in the world, representing natives from different continents.
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Cidade Do Samba - Let’s visit Grande Rio samba school to learn about the history and the behind the scenes of the Carnaval and have some fun in the Carnaval Experience.
- Experienced tour guide
- Food and Drinks
- Tickets to the Carnaval Experience (BRL 85.00 per person)
Dive into the heart and harbor zones, rich with the past of both the city and the Brazilian populace. Within the precinct of ‘Little Africa’, listen to the narratives of slavery as recounted by the victims of the Atlantic trade and their progeny, with a focus on racial issues faced in Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil, along with discussions on the influence and heritage of Afro culture on national identity. Lastly, immerse yourself in the colourful world of Carnaval through the Carnaval Experience tour.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The City government ruled that, starting on September 1st 2021, only vaccinated people (at least one dose) will be allowed to visit the tourist attractions in the city of Rio. Showing a document that proves the vaccination will be mandatory. Don’t forget to bring yours! We will update this information as it changes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
