Free tour

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

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Rio de Janeiro

Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Boston Bruno

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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

Join us for an unforgettable English-language tour!

We currently offer the tour exclusively in English, with no translations or guides in other languages available.

Tour starts promptly at 8:30 AM

This early departure helps us beat the heat and avoid long lines for a more enjoyable experience.

Please register your WhatsApp number

I’ll send you the exact meeting point and helpful tips in advance.

This is a tip-based tour lasting approximately 4.5 hours. Your generous contribution at the end is greatly appreciated and directly supports your guide.

Suggested tip: 200 BRL per person

Feel free to give whatever amount reflects your enjoyment—the suggested amount is just a guideline!

Your participation and enthusiasm make every tour special. I'm truly excited to welcome you!

Due to Brazilian tax regulations, I can only accept payment in cash. I happily accept Brazilian Reais (BRL), US Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR).

Please note that there are no ATMs along the tour route that reliably accept foreign cards. However, there is a Santander Bank branch near the end of the tour where you can withdraw cash if needed if your card works with this bank.

Ready to feel the pulse of Rio like a true Carioca? Toss aside those tired tourist maps and jump into my vibrant 4 to 5 hour walking and VLT adventure!

Forget the usual sights – we're plunging headfirst into the city's beating heart, uncovering those hidden corners and local whispers that other tours just breeze past. Get ready to level up your Rio experience!

Think of it this way: you're seeing Rio through my eyes, a local who knows its soul.

Our adventure ignites bright and early at 8:30am at the Cinelandia Starbucks.
Spot me waiting on the bench right out front!

Forget the usual tourist trail. We're about to ditch the crowds and dive headfirst into the real Rio.

We'll kick things off by gliding past gems like the historic Passeio Público and the jaw-droppingly colorful Selarón Steps. Next, we'll soak in the majestic Arcos da Lapa and admire the strikingly modern Metropolitan Cathedral.

Ready for more? Stand in awe of the breathtaking Real Gabinete Português de Leitura library, and appreciate the serene charm of the Igreja de São Francisco de Paula. Then, we'll hop on the VLT Tram from the lively Largo da Carioca and ride to the incredible Mosteiro de São Bento.

Our adventure continues as we pass by VLT through the revitalized Praça Mauá, home to the mind-bending Museum of Tomorrow. We'll end with a bang, taking in the vibrant explosion of color that is Kobra's iconic mural and learning about a crucial part of Brazil's past at the Valongo Port.

Ready to uncover the magic of Rio with us? Spots are limited, so snag 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).