Free tour

⭐The Ultimate Rio Walking Tour: Discover the City's Gems⭐

4.89

Excellent(161)

Rio de Janeiro

Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Boston Bruno

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 7 December 2021

Hello! My name is Boston Bruno. I was born in Brazil, but grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, where I lived for more than 20 years. After returning to Brazil, I decided to become a professional tour guide in my home city. I truly love sharing the hidden treasures of this vibrant place with visitors and creating memorable, unique experiences for every guest. As a fully licensed tour guide, I'm excited to show you the very best of this amazing city. Looking forward to exploring it with you!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Very small group: max 6 walkers.

Conducted only in English (no translations).

Starts promptly at 8:30 AM – beat the heat & skip long lines for a better experience!

Please share your WhatsApp number – I'll send the exact meeting point + useful tips ahead.

This is a tip-based tour (4.5 hours).

Your kind contribution at the end is greatly appreciated and directly supports the tour and your guide.

A suggested amount of 200 Reais is very welcome, but please give whatever feels right to you – no obligation, it's just a suggestion!

Your energy makes every tour special – excited to welcome you!

I accept credit cards if needed, but cash (BRL, USD or EUR) is really preferred and appreciated.

No ATMs on the route – there's a spot to exchange money toward the end.

Ready to feel Rio's pulse like a true Carioca? Skip the tourist maps and join my vibrant 4-5 hour walking + VLT adventure!

This is more than a walking tour—it's a mobile history class about Rio de Janeiro and Brazil.

Dive deep into the city's soul: hidden gems, local whispers, and iconic spots most tours skip. See Rio through a local's eyes.

Starts 8:30am sharp at Cinelândia Starbucks—look for me on the bench out front!

Highlights: Passeio Público, Selarón Steps, Arcos da Lapa, Metropolitan Cathedral, stunning Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, Igreja de São Francisco de Paula, VLT to Mosteiro de São Bento, passa by VLT through the revitalized Praça Mauá, Museum of Tomorrow, Kobra's epic mural & Valongo Port's powerful history.

Limited spots—grab yours now!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Starbucks - Praça Floriano - Centro

Cinelandia Metro by Starbucks

Outside visit

Cinelândia - Praça Floriano - Centro

Cinelândia, officially Praça Floriano Peixoto, emerged in the early 20th century during Rio's urban renewal, becoming a cultural hub with grand buildings like the Municipal Theater and National Library. Its popular name, "Cinema Land," arose from the numerous movie theaters that flourished there in the mid-20th century, making it a vibrant entertainment district.

Free entry

Passeio Público - Rua do Passeio - Centro

First Public Park in Brazil

Outside visit

Escadaria 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

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).