Walking Historical Tour
As we walk we go back in time, from the arrival of the first explorers to the transfer of the city to Morro do Castelo forming the first group of residents of the future capital.
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Walking Historical Tour
What's included in Walking Historical Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cinelandia
Praça Floriano occupies part of the land of the former Convento da Ajuda, built in the 18th century and demolished in the first decade of the 20th century. The idea of transforming the new square, surrounded by the buildings of the National Library, the City Hall (Palácio Pedro Ernesto), the former Federal Supreme Court, the Monroe Palace and the Municipal Theater into a Brazilian version of Times Square came from businessman Francisco Serrador, a Spanish based in Brazil and owner of casinos (currently prohibited in Brazil), cinemas, theaters and hotels. The name Cinelândia became popular in the 1930s. Dozens of theaters, nightclubs, bars and restaurants were installed in the region, making it a reference in terms of popular entertainment.
Biblioteca NacionalPass-by Only
National Library, also called National Library of Brazil, whose official institutional name is Fundação Biblioteca Nacional, is the depository of Brazil's bibliographic and documentary heritage, considered by UNESCO one of the ten largest national libraries in the world and the largest in Latin America.
Museu Nacional De Belas ArtesPass-by Only
Its history is much older, and dates back to the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in 1808, Dom João VI arrives in Brazil with a set of works of art, some of which remained after his return to Europe and appear as the initial core of the collection. . The king founded the Royal School of Science, Arts and Crafts. In 1826, Emperor Pedro I changed the name to Academia Imperial de Belas Artes. Over the years, the Imperial Academy formed a significant art gallery and a glyptotheque, and with the advent of the Republic, the academy was renamed the Escola Nacional de Belas Artes.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Rio in Tours tours operated by qualified, experienced and verbal fluent guides. All Co work are registered with the Ministry of Tourism. (CADASTUR).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- After finding a metro station, buy a round trip ticket, cost per trip - R$ 7.90 per person, take the train towards Pavuna or Uruguay and get off at Cinelândia, (pay attention the route is very fast), the exit is the Municipal Theater.
End Points
- Square with two metro exits. facing the Santo Antonio hill.
