General information
Destination | Category |
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
Enjoy more, saved more, this package you are thinking to yourself and your family, enjoying the same services but with savings when purchased together.
City tour
Take a tour into the past accompanied by a specialized guide that will be telling you about the sights and history of Rio de Janeiro, capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries. Beginning visit the Monastery of San Benito, founded in 1590 by two monks who came from Bahia and is considered one of the main attractions of Brazilian architecture. Later we will continue to the Candelaria Church, neoclassical building that took over 100 years to build. The next important point is the street circuit Primero de Marzo, highlighting the France-Brazil House, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and the Post Office building until you reach the Plaza XV, where the Imperial Palace and the Tiradentes Palace is located. Afterthe Plaza XV.
We will also visit the Banco do Brasil, which is an institution that promotes and supports the arts in general. Another interesting point we will visit is the Municipal Theatre, one of the most beautiful buildings in Rio de Janeiro which has a characteristic art-nouveau design. Opened in 1909, the theatre receives the major international and Brazilian artists, from dance, music and opera.
To end with this historical tour we’ll stop at Cinelandia, where you can admire the beauty of the buildings of the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, Legislative Assembly and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Food tour.
On this tour, authentic, attractive and unique places are visited where is the best Brazilian food. We will stop in 4 places where you will have the chance to taste food of each region. This is a gastronomic and cultural tour that is guide at predetermined Rio de Janeiro routes.
We will take the tour walking, visiting restaurants and/or stores to simple traditional food. Architecture information, culture and history of Rio de Janeiro are also offered. After this tour, you will have a better knowledge of the most popular dishes at your visit in Rio.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon. For other hotels the meeting point is Windsor Atlantica Hotel. First Pick up begins at 8:15am.
Duration: City tour 8 hours. Food tour 4 hours.
Start/opening time: City tour at 9am. Food tour at 10am.
Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Others: You can choose the day to enjoy your activities 1 and 2.