Rio de Janeiro Guided Walking Tour, Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Guided Walking Tour

Copacabana Beach

Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro

Inside the San Benito monastery

Discover the most authentic side to Rio de Janeiro with this walking and metro tour. You'll visit the most important neighbourhoods and monuments in the historic centre- not to be missed!

Details

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Entrance to the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading (excluding Saturdays)
Tasting of 3 types of cachaça
One way public transport ticket

Not included

Entrance to the monuments visited on Saturdays (5BRL)

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Roxy Dinner Show Tickets

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Rio de Janeiro Party Boat

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 694 Travelers·55 reviews

January 26, 2023
Serrana
Uruguay
The activity was correct. The original guide had a problem and another person came in his place. He communicated to warn that traffic was coming somew...
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December 24, 2020
Ana Maria
Valencia, Spain
Excellent opportunity to explore the historic center of Rio de Janeiro on foot. The city has an interesting heritage and on the walk you can see magni...
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October 2, 2019
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
Hola Realice este tour en familia, llovía mucho y fuimos los únicos en acudir. Creo que el tour está bien planteado, pero nunca me había ocurrido ir...
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August 28, 2019
Alfonso
España, Spain
Buen paseo por Río de Janeiro con el guía Henrique. Éramos los únicos ese día así que la unión con Henrique fue más directa. Destacar esa cata de cach...
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July 13, 2018
Carlos Garcia Jimenez
Madrid, Spain
El guía de Civitatis fue muy amable con nosotros, nos explicó muy bien lo más interesante de la ciudad y nos recomendó en función de nuestras preferen...
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February 26, 2025
Diana
Mexico
Even though I was the only person who showed up, the guide Henrique gave me the tour, he even took me to the museum of tomorrow at the end. Lots of in...
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January 16, 2025
Marco Grimandi
Italy
Henrique, my guide, is very knowledgeable and prepared, especially in the architecture and history of the city. Excursion more than excellent.
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January 16, 2024
Isabel
Madrid, Spain
Very interesting to visit the old part of Rio
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October 25, 2022
Fernanda Karla Lima Da Silva
Recife, Brazil
A real time travel I felt inside a Brazilian history book. I recommend it to anyone who loves Brazilian history and culture
Traveling solo
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May 29, 2022
Ana Maritza
Medellin, Colombia
Our guide Enrique has extensive knowledge of the city and we went to the main sites in the center. Very complete tour for the time.
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Discover the most authentic side to Rio de Janeiro with this walking and metro tour. You'll visit the most important neighbourhoods and monuments in the historic centre- not to be missed!

Tour Details

We'll start this guided tour of Rio de Janeiro by meeting at the meeting point of your choice at the indicated time, and from there we'll head to Marechal Floriano Square, one of the most important places in Rio de Janeiro.

From the square, we'll be able to see the external architecture of the most beautiful buildings in the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro such as the Municipal Theatre, the câmara municipal government building and the National Library. We won't enter these buildings, rather admire their beautiful facades; but we'll visit the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, one of the city's most beautiful libraries.

The guided tour will continue along the city's central streets. We'll take a break at a typical bar to try three different types of cachaça: one of Brazil's most famous alcoholic drinks. We'll discover the historical centre of Rio de Janeiro, visit the Confeitaria Colombo (the city's oldest cafeteria), the Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé royal church and more!

The tour will end at Praça XV de Novembro Square.

Schedules & Meeting points

When you make your reservation, you can choose between the morning tour and the afternoon tour. As well as that, you'll have to choose one of the following meeting points:

In front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel: at 9:20 am or 2:30 pm
In front of the Municipal Theatre, Cinelândia Square: at 9:50 am or at 3:10 pm

Please note: on Saturdays, the tour only operates in the morning.

Important Information

The tour only includes one-way public transport tickets.
Entrance to the monuments is not included on Saturdays; the cost of this is 5 Brazilian Reals. Moreover, on Saturdays, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is also closed.

Rio de Janeiro Private Tour

If you prefer to get to know the city of Rio de Janeiro with an exclusive guide, you can book a Rio de Janeiro private tour.

9.0

Exceptional 694 Travelers·55 reviews

January 26, 2023
Serrana
Uruguay
The activity was correct. The original guide had a problem and another person came in his place. He communicated to warn that traffic was coming somew...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 24, 2020
Ana Maria
Valencia, Spain
Excellent opportunity to explore the historic center of Rio de Janeiro on foot. The city has an interesting heritage and on the walk you can see magni...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 2, 2019
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
Hola Realice este tour en familia, llovía mucho y fuimos los únicos en acudir. Creo que el tour está bien planteado, pero nunca me había ocurrido ir...
Is this useful?
August 28, 2019
Alfonso
España, Spain
Buen paseo por Río de Janeiro con el guía Henrique. Éramos los únicos ese día así que la unión con Henrique fue más directa. Destacar esa cata de cach...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 13, 2018
Carlos Garcia Jimenez
Madrid, Spain
El guía de Civitatis fue muy amable con nosotros, nos explicó muy bien lo más interesante de la ciudad y nos recomendó en función de nuestras preferen...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 26, 2025
Diana
Mexico
Even though I was the only person who showed up, the guide Henrique gave me the tour, he even took me to the museum of tomorrow at the end. Lots of in...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 16, 2025
Marco Grimandi
Italy
Henrique, my guide, is very knowledgeable and prepared, especially in the architecture and history of the city. Excursion more than excellent.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 16, 2024
Isabel
Madrid, Spain
Very interesting to visit the old part of Rio
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 25, 2022
Fernanda Karla Lima Da Silva
Recife, Brazil
A real time travel I felt inside a Brazilian history book. I recommend it to anyone who loves Brazilian history and culture
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 29, 2022
Ana Maritza
Medellin, Colombia
Our guide Enrique has extensive knowledge of the city and we went to the main sites in the center. Very complete tour for the time.
With friends
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer Tijuca National Park Pan de Azúcar Museum of Tomorrow

Types of activities in Rio de Janeiro

Guided tours in Rio de Janeiro Free Tours in Rio de Janeiro Boat Tours in Rio de Janeiro Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro City-to-city transportation Hikes in Rio de Janeiro Traditional Shows in Rio de Janeiro Food & Wine Tours in Rio de Janeiro Helictopter Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Other activities in Rio de Janeiro

Roxy Dinner Show Tickets The Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the Royal Portuguese Cabinet Tour Rio de Janeiro Sunrise Paddle Surf Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl Tijuca National Park Off-Roading Tour Hang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Surfing Lesson Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Bus Sugarloaf Mountain Hiking & Climbing Adventure Footvolley at Copacabana Beach

Discover the most authentic side to Rio de Janeiro with this walking and metro tour. You'll visit the most important neighbourhoods and monuments in the historic centre- not to be missed!

Tour Details

The tour will end at Praça XV de Novembro Square.

Schedules & Meeting points

When you make your reservation, you can choose between the morning tour and the afternoon tour. As well as that, you'll have to choose one of the following meeting points:

In front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel: at 9:20 am or 2:30 pm
In front of the Municipal Theatre, Cinelândia Square: at 9:50 am or at 3:10 pm

Please note: on Saturdays, the tour only operates in the morning.

Important Information

The tour only includes one-way public transport tickets.
Entrance to the monuments is not included on Saturdays; the cost of this is 5 Brazilian Reals. Moreover, on Saturdays, the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is also closed.

Rio de Janeiro Private Tour

If you prefer to get to know the city of Rio de Janeiro with an exclusive guide, you can book a Rio de Janeiro private tour.

Rio de Janeiro Guided Walking Tour