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Discover the Real Rio de Janeiro Walking Tour
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This is the perfect tour for those who enjoy historical facts and curiosities. Learn about Brazilian History by visiting cultural landmarks with the assistance of a tour guide. Meet the tour guide at the meeting point in front of the Rio Othon Palace Hotel. Get the public transportation to go to Downtown Rio for the start of the tour. Begin with a trip to the past by visiting places from the Colonial times, then pass through the Imperial Era and finish at the Republic. Enjoy the historical facts, the architecture, the small details in every building and find something new in every corner. The tour guide explains the important historical moments of Brazil and gives tips about the nice places to visit that only locals know about. At the end of the tour, get the instructions about how to come back to the original meeting point. Or stay to enjoy the places a little bit more.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Uncover 500 years of Brazilian history by walking through the historical buildings, looking at the modern architecture, visiting old squares and admiring the fancy stores.
See the old buildings and remains of the old port.
See the alleys and take pictures in front of the historic buildings.
Admire the opulent building and take pictures to remember this moment.
Find out why so many brazilians want to get marry in this opulent church.
Cultural centers, restaurants and political landmarks. The Cinelandia square is often the place where locals go to show their political actvism.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Discover the Real Rio de Janeiro Walking Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 5–10 pay from $25, adults from $50. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You meet our guide in front of the Atlantico Business Hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover the Real Rio de Janeiro Walking Tour | 4 hours | 4.8 (4) | $50 | |
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 The real life behind the word favela | 3 hours | 4.9 (199) | $64 | View |
 Authentic Rocinha Favela walking tour with a Local Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (257) | $20 | View |
 Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro | 3 hours | 5.0 (253) | $65 | View |
 Walking tour in Rio de Janeiro Historical Center. | 3 hours | 4.6 (49) | $27 | View |
 Pubcrawl & Real Favela Party in Rocinha with Locals | 5 hours | 4.3 (12) | $28 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Children under the age of 4 are complimentary must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda.