• Rio Alternative Tour - Private Tours - The farmers market is held in a different neighborhood each day, which means the itinerary varies slightly.
• Santa Teresa - Known as a vibrant gastronomic and artistic hub, Santa Teresa is often referred to as Rio’s Montmartre due to its numerous artists and art studios.
• Cinelandia - This is the popular name for a major public square in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Officially named Praça Floriano Peixoto, it honors Brazil’s second president, Floriano Peixoto. The square has historically been a focal point for Brazil’s political and cultural life.
• Carioca Aqueduct - Situated in the Lapa neighborhood, the Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, was constructed in the mid-18th century to transport fresh water from the Carioca River to the city’s residents. It exemplifies colonial architecture and engineering.
• Escadaria Selaron - This tour offers a deep dive into Brazilian cuisine and provides a delightful way to explore Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a licensed guide, visitors will explore markets, restaurants, and bars while learning about the area’s art, history, culture, and architecture.
• Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro - Located in the historic downtown, this neoclassical building was inaugurated in 1880. It was designed by Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva (1831-1912), an architect from the Imperial house and founder of the Propagadora Society of Fine Arts and the Arts and Crafts Lyceum.
• Casa Franca-Brasil - Housed in a neoclassical building from 1820, Casa França-Brasil hosts small-scale exhibitions often focusing on political and cultural aspects of carioca society. Occasionally, concerts are held on the veranda. The building, once a customs house, is a classical revival structure.
• Maua Square - The heart of the Port Area, Maua Square became significant after the 1910 inauguration of Porto do Rio, welcoming ships with goods and tourists. Surrounding the square are notable buildings like the Rio Art Museum (MAR), the Museum of Tomorrow, and the A Noite building, Rio’s first skyscraper built in 1930. A statue of Barão de Mauá, Irineu Evangelista de Souza, a prominent businessman from the Empire era, stands in the square’s center.
• Museu do Amanha - The Museum of Tomorrow is an Applied Sciences museum that examines the future challenges and opportunities humanity will face, focusing on sustainability and coexistence.
• Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR - The Museum of Art offers a comprehensive view of the city’s history, social fabric, symbolic life, conflicts, contradictions, challenges, and social expectations. Its exhibitions blend historical and contemporary art through national and international displays of varying durations. The museum also aims to integrate art into public education through its Escola do Olhar.
• Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra) - Located in Gamboa, this 2500 m² mural by Eduardo Kobra is one of the world’s largest graffiti panels, according to the Guinness World Record. Inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents, it is a new tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro. Eduardo Kobra’s art is featured in over 20 countries, including England, France, the USA, Russia, Greece, Italy, Sweden, and Poland.
• Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria - The Candelária Church is a significant historical Roman Catholic church in Rio de Janeiro. Its construction and decoration spanned from 1775 to the late 19th century, blending Portuguese colonial Baroque with later Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements.
• Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura - The Royal Portuguese Reading Room houses the largest and most valuable collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal. Built between 1880 and 1887, it contains over 350,000 volumes, including rare books from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The library receives a copy of every work published in Portugal due to its “legal deposit” status. The building’s neomanuelino style evokes the Gothic-Renaissance exuberance of the Portuguese Discoveries era. Its facade, inspired by Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, was carved in limestone in Lisbon and shipped to Rio.
• Saara - Situated in the Historic Downtown, Pólo Saara is considered the largest open-air mall in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Comprising eleven streets around Alfândega St., it features over 88 stores, primarily serving the popular market. In the late 19th century, immigrants of various nationalities originally settled the area, opening small family businesses. Saara’s buildings still retain their original architecture.
• Confeitaria Colombo - With stained-glass windows, brocaded mirrors, and marble countertops, this lavish setting is perfect for enjoying coffee or a meal. Established in the late 19th century, Confeitaria Colombo offers desserts, including a delightful pastel de nata (custard tart), befitting its elegant decor.
• Correios Cultural Centre - The building’s eclectic architectural style reflects the early 20th century. Initially intended as a Brazilian Lloyd school, it instead served as an administrative and operational post office for over 50 years. The Centro Cultural Correios promotes events across various artistic fields, fostering the integration of carioca people with diverse forms of artistic expression.
• Praca Quinze de Novembro - XV Square, or Fifteenth of November Square, is one of the most renowned squares in the city center, home to several historically significant buildings in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It has also been the site of important historical events.
• The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - This massive concrete cone (1964-1976) by architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca has sparked controversy. Standing 106m tall with a 96m internal diameter, the cathedral’s main door (18m high) features bronze bas-reliefs and opens into a vast interior space that can accommodate around 20,000 people. Each cardinal point features a large stained-glass window descending from the summit to the base. The basement houses a museum dedicated to sacred art and a columbarium.
• Cais do Valongo - Valongo Wharf is an old dock in Rio de Janeiro’s port area. During 2011 excavations for the port area’s revitalization, the Valongo and Imperatriz wharves were discovered, along with numerous amulets and worship objects from Congo, Angola, and Mozambique. IPHAN and the city of Rio de Janeiro added the wharf’s archaeological site to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tentative List, and it was officially designated a World Heritage Site in 2017.
• Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church - At the church’s entrance is a small museum displaying statues of saints used in the Ash Wednesday procession, including a notable St Louis dressed as Louis XIII. The church’s lavish gilded wood decor (1700-1737), crafted by Manuel and Francisco Xavier de Brito, is one of Brazil’s finest examples of Baroque art. The Apotheosis of St Francis on the nave ceiling, by Caetano da Costa Coelho, is Brazil’s first example of perspective in art.
• Convent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio) - The Santo Antônio Monastery, located on an esplanade overlooking Largo da Carioca, draws admiration from all sides. However, the interior is truly worth exploring. The church, one of Rio’s most remarkable, features a sculpted, gilded wood apse and a beautifully painted ceiling in the confessional. In the early 18th century, the monastery protected Cariocas from the French. Today, it offers a peaceful retreat within this architectural marvel.
• Museu Nacional De Belas Artes - The National Museum of Fine Art, with 18,000 exhibits, is the largest museum in the country. It showcases works by 19th-century Brazilian masters (Victor Mereilles, Pedro Américo, etc.) and 20th-century artists (Maria Leontina, Iberê Camargo, etc.), along with a fine series of paintings by Eugène Boudin. Contemporary artists are also featured, notably engravings by Carlos Oswald. The museum’s engraving collection is one of the largest in Brazil.
• National Library (Biblioteca Nacional) - The Brazilian National Library (BN) is responsible for executing governmental policies on capturing, storing, preserving, and disseminating the country’s intellectual output. With over 200 years of history, it is Brazil’s oldest cultural institution, housing approximately 9 million items. UNESCO recognizes it as one of the world’s leading national libraries. To maintain this vast collection, BN has paper restoration and conservation labs, a binding workshop, and centers for microfilming, photography, and digitization.
• Copacabana Fair - Farmers Market Copacabana
• Ipanema Farmer’s Market - Farmers Market Ipanema
• Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro - The Theatro Municipal’s resemblance to Paris’ Opera Garnier is no coincidence. The architects drew inspiration from the French Opera House and imported all construction materials from Europe in 1905. The opening even took place on Bastille Day! A guided tour reveals the auditorium’s stunning decor, the staircase, the vestibule, and even the basement. Why not enjoy a performance with over 2,000 other spectators?

• Licensed Tour Guide
• Private Transportation A/C
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages

If your passions include journeying to far-off lands and savoring exotic food, this venture will captivate you. With its vast tropical landscape, Brazil’s cuisine offers a vibrant burst of tastes. This expedition is a deep dive into the country’s gastronomy, and a charming method to discover Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a certified guide, you’ll explore agricultural markets, iconic restaurants and authentic bars that are local favorites. Your tour guide will provide extensive insights into the district’s art, history, culture, and architecture. The culinary selection incorporates local delicacies like Tapioca crepes and cheese bread (both without gluten), açai, coffee, cachaça, caipirinha, pastel, coxinha, brigadeiro, desserts and pastries, sugarcane juice, Brazilian nuts, an array of fruits, fresh juice, and handcrafted beer. You’ll also get to pick one signature dish. Please note, the menu may slightly change based on the locations included in the itinerary. Vegetarian options are available as well.
This excursion operates with small groups, no larger than 10 participants.
Transportation will not involve public modes; we will be either walking or using our private vehicles.

• Please inform Food allergy and dietary restrictions

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