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Rio Walking Tour - Historical Churches and Monuments
Step back in time on this historic walking tour of Rio de Janeiro. Visit Candelária Church, the Monastery of St. Benedict, the Imperial Palace and many more old buildings with a local guide who will share fascinating stories with you!
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Private tour pricing from 20 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, Spanish, Portuguese
Group tour pricing from 20 EUR per person
Highlights
Visit Monastery of St. Benedict and Candelaria Church
Enjoy Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
See Arco do Teles and Pyramid Fountain in Praça XV
Visit Imperial Palace and see Tiradentes Palace
Description
This small group waking tour will take you to see all the famous churches in Rio, as well as important monuments around the city.
We will begin in Praça Mauá where we will visit the Monastery of St. Benedict – one of the oldest monuments of the city, founded in 1590, where you'll see baroque ornaments covered in gold leaf. We will then go to the Church of the Candelaria, where you'll see magnificent artwork adorning the ceilings and walls.
In Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - the city's most famous cultural center - you'll have a chance to explore inspiring exhibitions.
We'll then go to the Imperial Palace which was where Princess Isabel signed the law ending slavery in Brazil in 1988. Your guide will tell you other interesting stories about the events that occurred within the palace walls!
We will finish our tour in the beautiful Confeitaria Colombo – an old shop with huge crystal mirrors that's famous for its delicious pastries.
We will begin in Praça Mauá where we will visit the Monastery of St. Benedict – one of the oldest monuments of the city, founded in 1590, where you'll see baroque ornaments covered in gold leaf. We will then go to the Church of the Candelaria, where you'll see magnificent artwork adorning the ceilings and walls.
In Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - the city's most famous cultural center - you'll have a chance to explore inspiring exhibitions.
We'll then go to the Imperial Palace which was where Princess Isabel signed the law ending slavery in Brazil in 1988. Your guide will tell you other interesting stories about the events that occurred within the palace walls!
We will finish our tour in the beautiful Confeitaria Colombo – an old shop with huge crystal mirrors that's famous for its delicious pastries.
What’s included & not included
Local guide
Walking tour
Refreshments
Meeting point
Praça Mauá, 5 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
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