Tour in the Center of Rio de Janeiro: From the Foundation to the Modern River.
Knowing the historic center of Rio de Janeiro is essential to decolonize narratives. Exploring its historic streets is delving into untold history, revealing Afro-indigenous roots and black resistance beyond widespread colonial history.
This experience challenges Eurocentric views and rescues the memory of the marginalized, strengthening plural identities. Discover the origins of Rio and support responsible tourism by discovering important places, facts and characters in the history of Brazil through the Colonial, Imperial and Republican periods.
Guided tour with guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
Heritage and decolonial historical narrative where Afro-Brazilian and indigenous culture are highlighted.
Purchase your tour now and discover the true essence of the city.
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Historic Center in English
Duration: 3 hours
What's included in Tour in the Center of Rio de Janeiro: From the Foundation to the Modern River.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
One of the most important cultural heritages in the country.
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Candelária is a Catholic temple located in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. It is one of the main religious monuments in the city, a traditional venue for weddings in Rio society.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
Opened on October 12, 1989, CCBB Rio de Janeiro quickly became one of the most important cultural centers in the country. It is the most visited cultural institution in Brazil and 20th in the world, according to the ranking of the English publication The Art Newspaper (April/2014).
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Look for our Tourist Guide at the entrance. Our Tourist Guide will be dressed in Royal Blue uniform, carrying credentials from the Ministry of Tourism.
End Points
- It ends in Cineland, near the Metro.
