Free Tour of Rio de Janeiro: Secrets of Downtown, from the Kings to Bohemia

On this free tour of downtown Rio, you'll discover the secrets of the former capital of the Brazilian Empire. We'll walk through places that shaped the country's history, including baroque churches, colonial palaces, historic cafes, and corners steeped in art and tradition.

We begin at the Paço Imperial, where decisions were made that changed Brazil.
We'll see the Chafariz da Pirâmide, the Arcos dos Teles, and learn the story of the Empire's last dance on Fiscal Island.
We will be dazzled by the churches of Candelaria and Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé.
We will walk through the traditional Rua do Comércio and Rua do Ouvidor.
We will admire the Municipal Theater, the Colombo Confeitaria, and the library of the Royal Portuguese Cabinet.
We will pass by Praça Tiradentes and CRAB Sebrae, with its colorful crafts.
We will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Arcos da Lapa, a symbol of Rio's bohemian life.
And we finish with art and unforgettable views: Escadaria Selarón, Barrio da Glória, Iglesia do Outeiro e Marina da Glória, facing the sea, overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.

Ideal for lovers of history, photography, and authentic experiences.

I look forward to seeing you discovering Rio with soul and joy!