Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro Historic Center and Santa Teresa
In this unique experience, you will embark on a historic adventure walking on the old streets of Rio and visiting the oldest and most beautiful buildings of the city. It is a private tour totally adaptable for you and your partner, family and friends.
The guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you downtown by subway to the walking tour downtown. Only with our guides will you get to know all the rich details and uniqueness of Rio de Janeiro's history. Then, you will take the last tram of the city to visit the bohemian and historic neighborhood of Santa Teresa, filled houses from the end of the 19th and beginning of 20th century. Situated on hilltops, the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city and is close to downtown, being an authentic Rio experience.
Possibility of having lunch downtown or in Santa Teresa (lunch not included) The tour can also be done by private car by the payment of an extra fee.
Options
Private Car Included
Private Car: Private Car with Air-conditioning
Pickup included
What's included in Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro Historic Center and Santa Teresa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
We start our tour at the Monastery of São Bento, founded in 1590 by Benedictine monks. The monastery is a notable example of Baroque architecture in Brazil. Its church, dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat, is richly decorated with gilded carvings.
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
The Candelária Church is one of the biggest and oldest churches from Rio. Being first a small chapel in the beginning of the 16th century, it was reconstructed from 1775 to 1898. The church has Baroque style mixed with Roccocó and Neoclassic and it is right in the middle of one of the most important avenues of Rio.
Feira Da Praca XV
Our next stop is Praça XV (Square XV), the heart of Rio’s main events from the colonial to the republic period. At the square you are going to see the Master Valentim Fountain, which used to be next to the entrance of the ancient harbor. You are also going to visit the Imperial Palace, the ancient coin house, a building full of history.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Ticket to Subway Station
- Certified Tour Guide
- Tickets to Museums and Sightseeings
- Ticket to Santa Teresa Tram
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
The guide will pick you up at your hotel and then take you downtown using public transportation.
Meeting / End Points
- We should meet you at the exit A of the subway station Carioca/Centro.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
After booking the tour, please send me the name of you hotel and you number or email, so the guide can pick you up to start the tour.
