Half-day Portuguese Royal Family Tour in Rio


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From $45.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This tour is a gentle stroll through places that are connected to the Portuguese Royal Family. We will tell you amazing stories about the Portuguese Monarchy and details about their arrival in Brazil in 1808.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to the disembark location of the Royal Family. Find out more about the transference of the Portuguese Royal Court from Europe to Brazil. Funny stories and anecdotes are part of the tour. Then we walk up to the former main street that housed several members of the court. Find out how the houses were occupied by the aristocracy. Next, we head to the building used as office by the Portuguese King. Last, but not least, we visit the Museu Histórico Nacional. The vast collection of artifacts will mesmerize you. We focus on the items related to the Portuguese Royal Family.
This is a fun tour where we share funny stories and tell you facts about the Portuguese Royal Family. At the end, we go back to the hotel knowing a lot more about the Monarchy.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tickets to enter the Museu Histórico Nacional

What's Not Included

Lunch

Pickup in Barra/ Recreio has additional rate of 10 USD (40 BRL) per person.


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 10
  • ADULT: Age: 11 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Maximum vehicle capacity: 19 people.
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Non refundable in case of bad weather.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Praca Quinze de Novembro
The former main harbor where the Royal Portuguese Family disembarked in 1808. This is where everything started.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Former main street during Colonial Times. Several members of the court lived in this area.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paco Imperial
The building was used for different purposes throughout the years.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museu Historico Nacional
Visitation focusing on the items related to the Portuguese Royal Family. We see items from the Monarchy, both Colonial Times and Imperial Times.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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