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.
P L E A S E R E A D T H E E N T I R E TOUR D E S C R I P T I O N
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT CONTACT INFORMATION. THANK YOU!
I DO ASK FOR A CONTRIBUTION OF 200 REAIS PER PERSON SO I CAN KEEP ON PROVIDING THIS TOUR SINCE MY EXPENSES ARE A BIT HIGH
🔴THIS IS NOT MANDATORY 🔴
NO MINIMUM BOOKING REQUIRED AND A MAXIMUM OF 10 BOOKINGS PER TOUR. WHO KNOWS.... MAYBE YOU HAVE A PRIVATE WALKING TOUR.
WE START EARLY TO BEAT THE HEAT AND LINES FOR PHOTOS AT SOME LOCATIONS
THIS TOUR DOES LAST AROUND FOUR AND HALF HOURS
WE MEET AT 9AM
THIS TOUR IS PROVIDED IN ENGLISH ONLY
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. WE DO NOT END NEAR ANY METRO. UBER OR TAXI ONLY.
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 around Four and Half hours. We will be meeting at Cinelândia right in front of Starbucks at 9am. 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)
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!
Cinelandia Metro by Starbucks
This is where we'll meet at 8am
First Public Park in Brazil
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
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.
Built in 1979, this church definitely dazzles with a breathtaking interior.
Here we'll do a brief stop to eat some food and hydrate ourselves and also admire the statue of Dom Pedro I.
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Over 350 thousand books inside the main library.
This church is definitely a work of art. Construction started in 1749 and ended in 1865.
This is where we'll get to see how the city changed from 1608 till 1999.
Another church with a great work of art, not including the amazing view from the viewing point,
Praça Mauá is a square located in the Centro neighborhood, in the Central Zone of the city.
This is where we'll finish our tour, this is also where the largest graffiti in the world is located.
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).
