🏨 Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro Activity

Historical & Heritage Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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From $69.11

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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

Explore the center and seaport areas, filled with history of the city and the population of Brazil. In the 'Little Africa' region, you will hear the history of slavery from the point of view of those who suffered from the Atlantic trade and their descendants, on racial issues from Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil as well as the impact and legacy of Afro culture on national identity. In the end, let's learn all about Carnaval and have some fun in the Carnaval Experience tour.

What's Included

Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks

Tickets to the Carnaval Experience (BRL 85.00 per person)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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.

What To Expect

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

The Opera House of the City. This is our meeting point.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cinelandia

The square with the first movie theaters in Rio and important historical buildings.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo da Carioca

The square with the oldest buildings in the city

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of N Sra do Rosario e Sao Benedito dos Homens Pretos

The church where the slaves would be forced baptized

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praca Quinze de Novembro

One of the most important historical squares in Brazil

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde

The Olympic Boulevard: one of the legacies of the Olympic Games.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maua Square

Central region of the old pier of the city, now known for the Museum of Tomorrow, designed by Calatrava.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pedra do Sal

Stops at Pedra do Sal, famous for traditional samba circles. Also known address of the old 'terreiro da Tia Ciata', and Largo da Prainha, one of the best known regions of the 'Little Africa' area, it brings together a number of traditional local businesses

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cais do Valongo

A former slave port, it fell into oblivion after the prohibition of the slave trade, its ruins being rediscovered during the renovation works in the region. Listed by UNESCO as a material heritage of humanity.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Painel Etnias

One of the largest panels in the world, representing natives from different continents.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cidade Do Samba

Let's visit Grande Rio samba school to learn about the history and the behind the scenes of the Carnaval and have some fun in the Carnaval Experience.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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