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Uncover hidden female figures behind major historical events and explore monuments and public buildings where their stories remain untold. This tour offers a fresh perspective on the city’s past.
Headquarter of the Brazilian Academy of Letters hides the story of your first woman.
Second Brazilian president monument presents us the story of three different women.
Headquarter of the City Council or Municipal Chamber shows us a tragic story of a woman.
The epitome of the french eclectic style in the city, this amazing opera house shares the story of three artistic women.
House of the first water fountain in Rio shares the story of a group of women.
Where the three historic periods of Brazil is represented: colonial, imperial, and republican. Your last stop and your last three women.
Explore the Women Behind the Monuments lasts about 2h–2h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $15 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Next to the Obelisk of the Rio Branco Avenue, I'll be wearing a polo t-shirt with the logo of the tour. Closest metro station: Cinelândia (Exit F).. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Amazing! Jessica is an excelente guide! She has a very good presentation, very prepared and well documented. The tour is a good oportunite for discover women hidden in the brasilian history. I wanted more! A good recommendation for nacional people too.
We took the “Women‘s history-tour“ with Jessica, and it was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. Jessica is an exceptional guide – knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history and stories she shares. She brought the city to life through the perspectives of remarkable women who shaped Rio’s past and present, making the tour both deeply informative and truly inspiring. What stood out most was how thoughtfully she connected history with the present day. The tour made it very clear how essential women have been – and continue to be – in the development of the city. It was eye-opening, meaningful, and beautifully presented. On a personal level, Jessica was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout. She created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where everyone felt included and encouraged to ask questions. Even after the tour, she went above and beyond by sending us a lot of additional recommendations and tips via WhatsApp, and she remained available for any questions we had. This level of care and support made the whole experience even more valuable. This was one of the most memorable and enriching tours we’ve ever done. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Rio who wants a deeper, more thoughtful understanding of the city beyond the usual highlights.
I took this tour in Brazil and it was one of the most inspiring experiences of my trip. The stories, the places, and the perspective on the women who shaped Rio were powerful and eye-opening. And a special mention goes to our guide, Jessica — she is absolutely incredible. Her passion, energy, and deep knowledge make the tour truly unforgettable. You can feel how much she loves what she does, and it makes every moment even more special. Highly recommended.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history and culture she shared with us. Her explanations were clear and fascinating, and she was always happy to answer questions and tailor the tour to our interests. She made the experience feel personal, relaxed, and fun, while still being incredibly professional. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an insightful and memorable tour.
Magnificent tour! Jessica is very prepared, funny and spectacular! The tour is about many women of different horizons; I recommend it to everyone, to reflect on what men have always imposed on women. Very good! Sophie
One of the best walking tours I have even been on! Not only was it super interesting, but also entertaining and time flew by (almost too quickly). Would recommend it to everybody visiting Rio!!
I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Jessica is extremely knowledgable and this tour gives unique insight into hidden histories you wouldn’t discover other walking tours. Arguably more importantly, though, she is lovely, sincere, and a delightful friendly face for anyone visiting Rio. Go on this tour!
Even though the weather was really bad with a lot of rain, Jessica was very enthusiastic and excited. She is clearly passionate about the subject and knows a lot. I would definitely recommend this tour.
A different and super interesting walking tour. Jessica knows very deeply the women in question and above all, the stories behind each of them. And the most interesting thing is that Jessica puts a special energy on it, it was a warm walk! Super recommended
Jessika was super interesting, super intelligent and super fun. The tour was mindful as for women, art, history, architecture and how it all relates to day. Fully recommend the tour.
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| Explore the Women Behind the Monuments | 2h–2h 30min | 5.0 (23) | $15 | |
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