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

Starts promptly at 8:30 AM – beat the heat, skip the crowds, and enjoy a better experience!

Share your WhatsApp number – I'll send the exact meeting point + useful tips in advance.

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

No fixed price – your kind contribution at the end is greatly appreciated and directly supports the tour and your guide.

A suggested amount of R$ 200 is very welcome (but completely optional – give whatever feels right to you). No pressure!

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

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

Ready to feel Rio's real pulse like a true Carioca?

Skip the tourist maps and join this vibrant walking + VLT adventure – it's a mobile history class diving into Rio's soul, hidden gems, local stories, and iconic spots most tours miss.

Meeting point: Cinelândia Starbucks – look for me on the bench out front at 8:30 sharp!

Highlights include:

Passeio Público, Selarón Steps, Arcos da Lapa, Metropolitan Cathedral, Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, Igreja de São Francisco de Paula, VLT ride to Mosteiro de São Bento, revitalized Praça Mauá, Museum of Tomorrow, Kobra's epic mural, and Valongo Port's powerful history.

Limited spots – message me to reserve yours now!

Excited to welcome you!

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 don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.