Rio Downtown Free Tour: A Journey through History, Art, and Culture

We will start at Praça XV, next to the Guanabara Bay, where the Portuguese colonial government was located. When the Portuguese crown and its court arrived, the empire established its headquarters there. We will walk through streets full of history and legends, passing by Candelária Church, Presidente Vargas Avenue, and even some Olympic echoes. We will also visit São Bento Monastery from where we can see Mauá´s Square, where classic and modern architecture coexist in harmony.

Then, we can take the VLT (a modern tram) to reach Largo da Carioca or Cinelândia, and we will end in the Confiteria Colombo, where you can stay and have a Brazilian coffee. The tour will last approximately four hours, covering around 3 km, so comfortable shoes or sneakers are strongly recommended. If bringing children, keep in mind that the walking may be too much for them. For babies, a stroller or similar may be necessary.

Although we will be shaded by buildings and trees during the tour, there will be areas with direct sun exposure. We recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, or other sun protection. Toilet stops will be available at some points.