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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Rio's Finest Walking Tour.
My name is Bruno. I was born in Brazil and raised in Boston, where I lived for over 20 years. I returned to Brazil and decided to become a tour guide. I like to see people's reactions as we explore my city, a city full of hidden treasures. I try to provide a unique experience to all my clients. I am a licensed tour guide who is ready to take you around this amazing city.
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Tour description
WE START EARLY TO BEAT THE HEAT AND LINES FOR PHOTOS AT SOME LOCATIONS
I'M A TOUR GUIDE
NOT A HISTORIAN...
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE TOUR DESCRIPTION. THANK YOU!
THIS TOUR DOES LAST 5 HOURS
I DO ASK FOR A CONTRIBUTION OF 150 REAIS PER PERSON WHICH IS A HUGE DISCOUNT SINCE THIS SAME TOUR IS AVAILABLE IN OTHER SITES FOR $60 US DOLLARS
WE MEET AT 8AM
THIS TOUR IS PROVIDED IN ENGLISH ONLY
NO MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR TO TAKE PLACE AND A MAXIMUM OF 10 BOOKINGS PER TOUR.
LET'S EXPLORER THE CITY BY FOOT AND TRAM
(ALL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FARES ARE INCLUDED)
PERFECT FOR THOSE LOOKING FORWARD TO VISIT THE CHRIST OR SUGARLOAF AFTER THE TOUR. WE FINISH AT A PERFECT LOCATION WITH FAST ACESS TO EITHER PLACES BY UBER OR TAXI
IT'S SOUNDS LONG BUT, ITS WORTH EVERY SECOND OF IT
YOU CAN PAY WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD
Rio Finest Walking Tour!
The Rio Finest Walking Tour was put together by me. On this tour we will visit some of the city's most historical and iconic landmarks. This tour does last 5. We will be meeting at Cinelândia right in front of Starbucks at 8am. We will visit the following locations...
Meeting Point Cinelândia
Cinelândia
Passeio Público
Selaron Stairs
Water Aqueduct
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Tiradentes Square
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
Igreja de São Francisco de Paula
Carioca Square
Mosteiro de São Bento
Mauá Square
Museum of Tomorrow (outside visit only)
Little Africa
Kobra Graffiti Mural(Last Stop)
With this tour, you will cover most of the locations needed to see in this city and you'll still have time to visit some other landmarks after this tour.
What are you waiting for? Book your tour with me and discover a side of the city that many tour guides never give you the chance to see. Find out why so many travelers gave me a 5-star review on TripAdvisor and GuruWalk!
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Cinelândia - Centro, Rio de Janeiro -...Cinelândia - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Cinelandia Metro by Starbucks
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1Outside visitStarbucks - Praça Floriano - Centro
This is where we'll meet at 8am
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2Free admissionPasseio Público - Rua do Passeio - Centro
First Public Park in Brazil
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3Outside visitEscadaria Selarón - Rua Manuel Carneiro - Santa Teresa
Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón
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4Outside visitAqueduto da Carioca - Lapa
Built in 1723 it was one of the main sources of water in the city. A couple centuries later would be used as part of the tram line to the Santa Teresa Tram.
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5Free admissionCatedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - Centro
Built in 1979, this church definitely dazzles with a breathtaking interior.
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6Outside visitPraça Tiradentes - Centro
Here we'll do a brief stop to eat some food and hydrate ourselves and also admire the statue of Dom Pedro I.
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7Free admissionReal Gabinete Português de Leitura - Rua Luís de Camões - Centro
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Over 350 thousand books inside the main library.
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8Free admissionIgreja de São Francisco de Paula - Largo São Francisco de Paula - Centro
This church is definitely a work of art. Construction started in 1749 and ended in 1865.
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9Outside visitLargo da Carioca - Centro
This is where we'll get to see how the city changed from 1608 till 1999.
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10Free admissionMosteiro de São Bento - Rua Dom Gerardo - Centro
Another church with a great work of art, not including the amazing view from the viewing point,
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11Outside visitPraça Mauá - Praça Mauá - Centro
Praça Mauá is a square located in the Centro neighborhood, in the Central Zone of the city.
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12Outside visitEtnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra) - Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde - Centro
This is where we'll finish our tour, this is also where the largest graffiti in the world is located.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Denise
24 Aug 2023
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Travelled in group -
Aug 2023
Bruno is simply amazing . This is more then a tour, it’s an experience fun and interesting. Bruno will answer to all your questions , he is a super photographer and he will help you . He goes beyond , big hug from the 3 of us !
Biswarup
15 Aug 2023
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Travelled in group -
Aug 2023
Bruno was great. His itinerary covers what multiple different walking tours cover separately. The best part was figuring about many things about Brazil that a normal citizen experiences, both the good and the bad. We had an awesome time.
Serena
15 Aug 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Aug 2023
One of the best walking tour ever, very accurate funny and a deep expert of Rio, He shared a lot of useful information for us. GREAT!!
Polina
06 Aug 2023
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Travelled alone -
Jul 2023
I think Bruno is a nice guy, but not really a professional guide. He didn't deliver a structured, logical story of the city and didn't cover much of history. The tour was more like a collection of points to visit and take pictures at (Bruno helped a lot with this which i appreciate) which didn't merge into a cohesive story of the city. I haven't really recalled any facts because they were delivered in a quite random order and manner. But i believe Bruno is a nice guy to have a walk with and i enjoyed the time
Brianna
29 Jul 2023
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Travelled alone -
Jul 2023
This was one of the best and most thorough tours I’ve ever been on! I was hesitant to book it at first, because of the early start time and fee, but I promise you it’s 100% worth every penny and second spent. Bruno is a fantastic person and an extremely knowledgeable guide. His kindness to everyone is what really stood out to me. I lost count of how many people he stopped to give a hug or shake hands with. He’s loved by the community and I felt like I was taking a walk around town with a friend. I was the only person on my tour for the first half of the day, but there was never a boring or silent moment and the time flew by faster than I expected. Do yourself a favor and book with Bruno!!!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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