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Free tour

Free walking tour through the historic center of Rio de Janeiro

4.77
Good(13)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Luiza
Registered on 21 February 2023
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I have been a licensed professional tour guide since 1984. I work on my own full time. “Carioca”, that is, born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, raised in Copacabana and in love with the city, I dedicated my life to studying, researching and getting to know every little part of the city. Verbal fluency in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Licensed by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as a regional tourism guide -RJ, specialized in Natural attractions-RJ, specialized in cultural attractions-RJ, international tours. Graduated in Art History of the 18th/19th centuries and history of the City of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. Additional services: planning, structuring and logistics for your entire trip.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

We start at Cinelândia Square , the dream of "Time Square" with the beautiful City Theater , the National Library and the School of Fine Arts .

Along the road opened at the beginning of the 19th century we reach the Church of Santa Luzia (17th century), a symbol of resistance to great changes. The wide Esplanade of the Ministries (the former capital). The slope of Misericordio is the remains of the slope that gave access to the hill on which the city began to develop.

A panoramic view of Ilha Fiscal , a 19th-century customs post used to control goods entering and leaving the port of Rio, then the Empire's capital. Conceived as a small "castle" in Gothic-Provencal style, inspired by the imaginations of the French architect Viollet-le-Duc, with a project by Adolpho José Del Vecchio - highlighting the medieval towers and battlements to decorate the silhouette of the building.

Continue to Praça VX de Novembro, where the Queen of Portugal, Maria I of Portugal, and her family disembarked. The Palace and Church where her son Dom João was consecrated King of Portugal and his successors Pedro I and Pedro II were consecrated Emperors of Brazil. The Palace and Convent of the Carmelites, where a walkway facilitated the Queen's movement between the Palace, Convent and Church.

The narrow streets of the 17th century lead us to the Casa França - the former Brazilian customs house. cultural centers and the largest church in the country. Returning to the pedestrian boulevard, we continue from the Monument to the Olympic Flame , the Naval War Zone , to Praça Mauá , where the beautiful Museum of Tomorrow blends harmoniously with Guanabara Bay , its islands and the Rio Niteroí Bridge .

Still on the boulevard we will appreciate different street art . Ends at the famous Eduardo Kobra Etnias mural , 180 meters wide and 17 meters high, the largest mural/graffiti in the world!
The scale of the work guaranteed the title of the world's largest graffiti executed as a team by Guinness World Records, the Book of Records.

Where we end our tour.
Return along Avenida Rio Branco to the nearest metro station.



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Cinelândia - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Cinelândia Square, in front of the Municipal Theater
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Outside visit
Praça Floriano - Centro
Cinelândia square is one of the many that we will visit. In particular, this square includes the most beautiful centuries-old buildings from the first major renovation of the city at the beginning of the 20th century. The neoclassical and art nouveau building of the National Library is one of the 10 most important in the world, inspired by the Louver Museum, we have the school and museum of Fine Arts, and the Municipal Theater which was inspired by the Paris Opera.
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Outside visit
Santo Antônio Convent - Largo da Carioca - Downtown
The Carioca square at the beginning of the 1700s was a polluted lagoon. With the arrival of the Franciscans, land was built and the construction of the churches of São Francisco da Penitencia, Santo Antonio and Covento began. Today it is a permanent fair with lots of leather goods and incredible clothes and accessories.
3
Outside visit
Confeitaria Colombo - Rua Gonçalves Dias - Centro
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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 €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Professionalism
4.92
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4.85
Communication
4.92
Quality
4.85
Route
4.83

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free walking tour through the historic center of Rio de Janeiro
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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