Historical Rio Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

If you want to have a different and cultural morning, come with us and take the subway to enjoy a guided walking tour in downtown Rio. Many cariocas still refer to downtown as “the City”, as if it were a city apart, so busy, profuse and attractive. Rich in history and buildings of great architectural appeal, the center of the former capital of the country is best absorbed in the details when you walk through it.

You can also extend your tour and take the afternoon part of this walking tour. Please check our complete walking tour called "Rio Walking Tour - City Center plus Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow"

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operated by a multilingual guide

Not recommended for people with walking difficulties

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Copacabana Beach

You will meet our tour guide at the entrance of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel and you will be taken by subway to downtown, stopping at Cinelândia Station

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Cinelandia

The metro station from the 1900's is a relic of the French Architectural influence in Brazil.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Historical Rio Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Get Senora Lu if you can
David O,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was senora Lu. She was both knowledgeable and fun. I brought along a friend so it was just the 3 of us. It was worth the extra money to take it privately. We were able to ask all sorts of questions about history, but also questions how it related to lives today. This tour was exactly what I was hoping it would be…..and we had fun while doing it
It was awesome
chrissN50SI,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome maylene was amazing………………………. That is all. She really knew the town and made Rio come alive for us. All of the culture we could see in action.
Excellent and experienced tour guide! Explored the most essential parts of Rio in 1 day!
chiangj2024,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Monica was an amazing tour guide! Really knowledgeable and experienced. We initially wanted to engage in a 2-day tour but changed it to just 1 day and she still managed to squeeze in all the important sights into a 1 day itinerary! She brought us to the best photo spots on Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf mountain, was an amazing photographer for us, and also gave us great explanations to the iconic buildings of Rio de Janeiro city.
Well worth it
SueA755,
Feb 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Meilin made the difference on this tour. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her city. An excellent way to learn about Rio and see lots in one tour.
Bruno made a difference in Rio!
Traveler826529,
Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Bruno Linhares clearly made a difference, due to the high historical knowledge he demonstrated and especially the clear and fun way in which he transmitted this knowledge to us. It exceeded our expectations and added historical and tourist attractions not included in the initial program. It was the guide we wanted to have in every city we visited around the world. Thank you Bruno.
A great tour!
Alfred J,
Jan 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Matilde was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. She was also considerate in having me take a coffee and pastry break. Was very impressed by the beauty of Rio after this tour. Thanks Matilde!
The wonders of the old city of Rio
pkapshuk,
Jan 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an enlightening tour of the old city of Rio de Janeiro that was highlighted by the wonderful architecture of some of Rio’s most iconic buildings such as the Opera house, the St. Anthony Monastery and Rio’s state legislative assembly building. This is a must do tour for history buffs and those enthralled by exquisite architecture. In addition, my guide Sergio took me on the ferry to Niteroi (across the bay from downtown Rio) which provided magnificent vistas of downtown Rio. This is highly recommend tour with a tour guide that had a outstanding command of the history of Rio and the historical figures that played an integral part in the development of this beautiful city.
Excellent tour with a fabulous guide
erikaam89,
Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Leonardo was great, had a good explanation, the places visited were very interesting, was very pleasant and friendly. It was a little more than 4 hours of tour that left us wanting to continue with the visit.
Fabulous sites and guide
Dyan 123,
Nov 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It poured on us but Leonardo hung in there! His English was excellent, which we appreciate since many guides are hard to understand and he was very knowledgeable. He took us to many fabulous sites and made our tour special. We had already done 2 day tours in the area, but, this one is a must if you want to see the historical section of Rio.
See another side to Rio
Whitehalltraveller,
Oct 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent 4 and half hours with Leonardo, our guide on this tour, who was excellent. We met him outside the Belmont Copacabana Palace hotel, Rio’s oldest hotel, which is a popular meeting point for tours. We then went by metro to centro where we visited the opera house, city council office, variously squares, traverse do comercio which shows off the colonial alleys. Several churches which were al beautiful. Leonardo was very knowledgable and gave us a history lesson on Brazil. Well worth doing.