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Rio Highlights: Unique Buildings & Local Vibes
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101 Ratings
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Embark on a Rio walking tour to discover unique places, mingle with locals, and marvel at extraordinary buildings. Explore Rio’s hidden gems and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
Embark on a Rio walking tour to discover unique places, mingle with locals, and marvel at extraordinary buildings. Explore Rio’s hidden gems and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cinelandia - The journey begins here, with a meeting at Starbucks. Cinelandia is home to some of Rio’s most stunning architecture, including Theatro Municipal, Biblioteca Nacional, Museu Nacional de Artes, and the historic Supremo Tribunal Federal buildings.
- Passeio Publico - Visit the first public park in Latin America.
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- Cinelandia - The journey begins here, with a meeting at Starbucks. Cinelandia is home to some of Rio’s most stunning architecture, including Theatro Municipal, Biblioteca Nacional, Museu Nacional de Artes, and the historic Supremo Tribunal Federal buildings.
- Passeio Publico - Visit the first public park in Latin America.
- Escadaria Selaron - Explore the renowned Selaron Steps, a remarkable artwork stretching 125 meters and featuring over 2000 tiles.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Witness an engineering wonder from the 1700s. Originally a water supply for the city, it now serves the Bondinho de Santa Teresa.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - Discover a truly unique and distinctive cathedral.
- Praca Tiradentes - Make a brief stop at Praça Tiradentes.
- Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura - Experience a distinctive library in Rio’s heart, constructed in the 1800s.
- Sao Francisco de Paula Church - Admire one of the city’s most beautiful churches, the second-largest temple in Rio.
- Largo da Carioca - Observe the city’s transformation since its inception.
- Sao Bento Monastery - Visit the historic Monastery of São Bento, a key monument of colonial art in Rio and the nation, located on Morro de São Bento.
- Maua Square - Explore the exterior of the Museum of Tomorrow and venture into parts of Little Africa, visiting Pedra do Sal and the statue of Mercedes Baptista.
- Painel Etnias - View the world’s largest graffiti.
- Pedra do Sal - Discover one of the initial slavery entry ports, part of the Little Africa circuit.
- Cais do Valongo - Explore the Cais do Valongo (Valongo Wharf), an archaeological site in Rio’s port area. It holds great historical and spiritual importance as the primary landing and trading site for enslaved Africans brought to Brazil between 1811 and 1831.
What's Included
- Access key locations via VLT train system
- Guided tour with a licensed tour guide
- Access key locations via VLT train system
- Guided tour with a licensed tour guide
Additional Information
Short on time in Rio? Uncover Hidden Treasures & Local Culture!
Enhance your Rio experience with our exclusive tour, ideal for those eager to explore beyond the typical tourist attractions. Avoid the crowds, enjoy the fresh air, and engage with the city by interacting with locals. During the tour, discover unique architecture and learn intriguing tales…
Short on time in Rio? Uncover Hidden Treasures & Local Culture!
Enhance your Rio experience with our exclusive tour, ideal for those eager to explore beyond the typical tourist attractions. Avoid the crowds, enjoy the fresh air, and engage with the city by interacting with locals. During the tour, discover unique architecture and learn intriguing tales about Rio’s history and culture. Immerse yourself in the genuine Carioca spirit in a way that suits your timetable. Reserve your memorable insight into the authentic Rio today!
Location
Starbucks
Praça Floriano
We'll meet in front of Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nat_rushton
Jun 10, 2025
Fantastic walking tour in Rio!!! - Bruno is a fantastic guide, we had a brilliant time today!! We learnt so much about the city, it lasted around 5 hours due to the rain but that was no problem at all. It was very nice chatting with Bruno and getting to know him better. The cathedral definitely defines “Do not judge a book by its cover” the inside was incredible!! There’s plenty of opportunity to take pictures along the way. Bruno is so knowledgeable and a lovely guy. The tour has been the highlight of our trip so far, highly recommend this tour for English speakers!!
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Jppbra
Jun 9, 2025
Excellent tour - Bruno is very kind and knowledgeable. The tour was truly very nice and packed with interesting information. One can feel how passionate Bruno is about his job and the city!
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Raju1996578
Jun 3, 2025
Feeling the city - This has been the best walking tour we've ever had. Instead of visiting a city as a tourist, Bruno gave us great historical insights but maybe more importantly made us feel the city through personal stories, insights and hidden bars where only locals go. This is an absolute must do if you want to upgrade your Rio experience from merely being a tourist to feeling the city.
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Nemruda2025
May 22, 2025
Historical tour trough Rio - Bruno did an amazing job not only showing us the heart of Rio, giving us a lot of historical infos about the town and also keeping us safe at any time. He showed us a lot of beautiful places, and you can see he is giving his all at this! We can really recommend him! Thanks again Bruno
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Lauramc124
Apr 30, 2025
Great experience!! - Bruno will give you an unforgettable experience in Rio. He knows many historical facts and knows how to tell them enthusiastically. He plots the perfect route and knows how to answer every question. He is also funny as a person and also involves personal stories. He knows many people from the city and is very friendly towards them. He really takes his time with you and makes you feel comfortable in the city. I would definitely recommend this experience at Bruno, 100%!!
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587fadir
Apr 29, 2025
Great local tour to discover Rio's center - Great experience with Bruno. Very knowledgeable about Rio and it's history and was able to respond to all of our questions even outside of the tour's scope.
We benefited from Bruno's local insights that shows his passion about Rio and his job.
We enjoyed our time and i highly recommend any tour with Bruno
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Mobile21595826250
Mar 13, 2025
Excellent tour - Informative, and fun insider insights. Would recommend. We enjoyed hearing Bruno's history info, especially the land modifications and history. Strong English.
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Noelt880
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing Rio city tour - Bruno was the perfect guide to show us around Rio. I swear the man knows everyone in Rio, which meant not only did we feel safe everywhere we went, but also got some very special treatment at some of the iconic destinations we visited on our walking tour 👌🏼
A cold beer at the bus station (our final stop) was the icing on the cake, and allowed us to chill out and get to know Bruno better. Thanks for a wonderful experience Bruno 🙌🏼
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35kamiyat
Feb 1, 2025
Fun and Informational! - I ended up being the only one on my tour and Bruno still gave me the full experience just like he would have with a group. I felt very safe the entire time and the five hours we spent walking through the city felt like an hour! I had done a $200 full day tour the day before and had learned more in the 5 hours I spent with Bruno than the 10 hours I spent on my full day tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and even when I asked more questions he knew all the answers, it was incredible! He also knew all the good cameraangles at every place we went to and went the extra mile to make sure the experience was unique. You can definitely tell this is more than job for him. Very greatful for this experience and am very excited to come back with my family!
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Crbrazuna
Jan 30, 2025
Great experience! - Great tour! Bruno is an expert about Rio de Janeiro history. He is enthusiastic and the tour worth each cent I have paid. I highly recommend it!!!
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