Historic Downtown Rio Tour: Explore Olympic Boulevard & Museum of Tomorrow

Discover the historic downtown area of Rio de Janeiro on this engaging tour. Explore the Olympic Boulevard, visit the Museum of Tomorrow, and learn about Brazil’s rich history and post-Olympic legacy.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cais do Valongo - Walk by with live commentary.
  • Painel Etnias - Stop for photos.
  • Boulevard Olimpico - Pass by.
  • Porto Maravilha - Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio. It has attractions that have made it into an important tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro, with a great circuit for those who love culture,…
What's Included
  • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included.
  • Roundtrip transportation from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme.
  • Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers.
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a stroll through the centre of Rio to immerse yourself in Brazil’s rich history and understand the impact of the Olympic games on the city. Explore places like the Valongo Wharf, the revamped harbor area of Olympic Boulevard showcasing the Kobra Mural, and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow. Visit the Saint Benedict Monastery, marvel at the Olympic…

Location
Copacabana
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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T4865qlbarrys
Mar 1, 2026
Perfect half day tour of downtown Rio. - This was an amazing tour with our guide Santos. He told us about the interesting history of Rio and took us to many important sites. After the historical tour we went to the Museo de Amanha which was awesome and inspirational. The last stop was walking along the Olympic boulevard. Our driver was great too. Highly recommend this tour.
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N3456ndangieb
Jan 24, 2026
Very pleasant service - Excellent attention from the guides, very friendly. We learned a lot about the ancient history of Brazil.
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D2226sfjuana
Jan 11, 2026
Good tour - Very good the tour especially the work of the Priscylla guide, very punctual when it comes to go to find and leave the hotel, plus very good explanation about the places we visit
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Ermelindasarag
Jan 8, 2026
Fun and educational - Exceptional guide, very kind and attentive. Great tours, very fun and educational. My son loved it. The transportation was also adequate and punctual, very well worth it! I recommend
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947ysmaela
Dec 18, 2025
Historic center with guide Alexia - Collected in interesting points that is not done alone and educational very cultural and beautiful riverscape. Greetings and thank you very much
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B3538vvjorger
Nov 2, 2025
Dream vacation - Excellent guided tour by raquel very good and recommended to do and repeat. We were very happy with my partner at all times advised us very well and showed us the culture of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Super recommended make it enjoy Brazil as it should be
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Mayanab2024
Oct 17, 2025
Great. - Gui to quite ante cioso, with a lot of knowledge and information, a lot of culture. We recommend it for many walks
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Ingridastridr
Oct 7, 2025
Alexia and the History of Rio Tour - Alexia very committed to the scheduled tour in the ancient city. We look at the other side of Rio. Very interesting story and anecdotes.
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Culture29430473374
Sep 27, 2025
Awesome! - We went on a city tour of Rio Very interesting, we did not know the history of the city and the slaves were surprised... the museum and the mural of kobra very beautiful, the church of San Benito;) the guide Marilia took us for a trip to the past, thank you very much for the tur :)
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940grisellf
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent tour of the center of Rio - Alexia was a spectacular guide. If on your visit to Rio you plan to get to know the city center, I recommend the tour with it, as it takes you through it and makes the journey very enjoyable... Like you do with friends! The only problem is that we did not enter the Colombo Confectionery, as it was closed (open at 11 am). Perhaps it would be nice to consider this point/times when planning. It also helps you take pictures (if you go alone, as in my case). In the Museum of Tomorrow it gives you enough time to stay and nicely puts a place on the pillows of the room in which a video is projected. Thank you, Alexia! <3
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).