Embark on a tour to see the top modern architectural symbols of Rio. Starting with hotel pickup, we take you on an unforgettable cultural and historic tour. The South Zone of Rio is famous for the long shore and sunny beaches. It is also a place full of landmarks of modern architecture. We can see them by strolling through the Ipanema and the Copacabana Beach. Listen to the tour guide instructions to identify the iconic buildings. We continue the tour to the Parque Guinle to see a different example of modern architecture. Then, we go to the Feira de São Cristóvão. We stop for lunch (not included) to recharge our batteries. Take your time relaxing and taking pictures. After lunch, we head to the Pedregulho, a former housing project in Rio. Then, we finish in Downtown to compare the diverse styles of modern architecture. At the end, we return to the hotel.
Admire the sidewalks and the buildings all around. We do not stop for swimming. We focus on the architecture aspects around us.
We stop in front of the hotel to pay attention to the architecture of this beautiful modern building.
The SESC Copacabana is a precious hidden architectural modern building that people take for granted. Most people never stop in front of it to admire its shape.
As we stroll through the Copacabana beach, we stop in front of the Museu da Imagem e do Som. It is still under construction, but we can appreciate the modern style of the building.
From Copacabana, we go to Laranjeiras, a different neighborhood in Rio. We pass through the gate and admire the trees, the pound and the flowers in the area.
From Laranjeiras, we go to the Feira de São Cristóvão. Admire the interesting shape of the Feira de São Cristóvão. Stop for a quick bite (not included).
Admire the architecture of this building created during the modernization of the docks in Rio.
Located in Downtown Rio, the Capanema building is a beautiful example of modern art.
The shape of the cathedral makes it so unique when compared to other churches in the city.
Take pictures outside of the Museum of Modern Art. This is the last stop. You may stay here and purchase a ticket to enter the Museum (not included).
Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Modern Architecture Full-day Tour in Rio with Transfer lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $80 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.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup available for selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Centro. Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time. Pickup points include Visconde De Piraja Apartment.
The experience is available in PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children under the age of 4 are complimentary and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the transfer vehicle.
Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.must be informed in advance.
A guide with little knowledge of architecture led a ordinary walking tour of the city. I guess I just got a bad guide—I wasn't able to visit Pedregulho, which is mentioned in other reviews. While it’s true that it wasn’t guaranteed in the itinerary, I felt like a waste of money. What's more, I was able to go there on my own easily a few days later. What was the point of the tour, then?
I bought a full day tour. The guide told me it was 4 hours. It was a total rip offf. I felt the guide had little knowledge and cursive information. He had little interest in explaining much and was more interested in texting on his cell phone. I think Viator should vet these people better or at least give them some training. I’ve been on other Viator Art and architecture tours around the world and they have been excellent.
A beautiful day of visits to the main modern buildings of Rio (Mam, Mac, Capanema ..) with detailed explanations from our guide: the very friendly Monica. We have learned a lot about the history of Rio and modern architecture in Brazil in impeccable French! Thank you!
Great tour about modern architecture in Rio with lots of highlights by Oscar Niemeyer and other modernist architects! Our guide Monica was super flexible and also accommodated our wishes to see some buildings from the older parts of the city, such as Praça XV, Cinelândia and the São Bento Monastery. Overall, she was very knowledgeable and could answer all questions we had about the city and its history. We can absolutely recommend to not only visit the standard sights such as Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf but instead learn more about the diverse history of Rio and the corresponding architecture of the different epochs.
Hello! How nice to read your comment! The "Modern Architecture Full-day Tour" is one of the coolest specific tours of our city and is worthwhile even for those who aren't very knowledgeable on the subject. Rio's architecture is a true history book and this tour is a super authentic and fun way to learn more about the city. And since we work with the best professionals, everything gets even better! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!
Excellent experience! The possibility of going to places that we would hardly have reached on our own with the advice of Mónica, who in addition to being a wonderful person is ready to share a lot of interesting information. Without a doubt, highly recommended.
¡Hola! ¡Estamos muy contentos de saber que has disfrutado de tu tour! ¡Nuestro equipo, además de trabajar duro, es altamente cualificado, porque nuestro principal objetivo es asegurar que nuestros clientes tengan días fantásticos aquí en nuestra ciudad, sea cual sea el tour! ¡Muchas gracias por su opinión y por elegir Rio Carioca Tour!
Excellent! You forget the world for the duration of the tour. Monica, the guide, a delight. Very educated, proactive and eager to teach. Quite a luxury!
¡Hola! ¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que su experiencia fue buena! Siempre buscamos ofrecer lo mejor para nuestros clientes y comentarios como el tuyo nos demuestran que vamos por el buen camino! ¡Tenga un buen día!
We spent two days with Monica and driver Greg to discover the architecture of the wonderful city of Rio. Monica provided a lot of background in English to understand the context of the concept of buildings. She also responded to special requests here and had very good knowledge. We were also able to talk to her well about the political situation, historical developments. It was fun and we learned a lot. The driver Greg drove reliably and attentively, the car was in perfect condition. A clear recommendation for the provider, Mônica and Greg. Thank you! Obrigado!
Hi! Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass alles reibungslos geklappt hat. Wir schätzen die Komplimente an unser Team, wir sind immer bestrebt, unseren Kunden das Beste zu bieten. Hoffe dich bald zu sehen :)
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