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5 hours
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The tour offers a guided walk through the main historical and cultural landmarks of downtown Rio de Janeiro, combining history, and gastronomy. The tour begins in Cinelândia, famous for its cinemas, and buildings such as the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and others.
Next, the tour continues to the Church of São Francisco da Penitência, notable for the splendor of Brazilian Baroque architecture. Visitors then visit the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
The gastronomic stop takes place at the traditional Confeitaria Colombo, where you can taste typical Brazilian delicacies.
The tour continues to Praça XV, passing by historical sites such as the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, and the Chafariz do Mestre Valentim fountain. The walk continues through Arco do Teles, a hub of bars and samba, and Casa Tucum, a cultural center with works by indigenous peoples.
At the end, visitors can try a typical Brazilian lunch.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The lunch includes admission, main course, and dessert per person. Drinks are paid separately.
Entrance: Chevre salad (mixed greens, nuts, balsamic vinegar, and goat cheese with herbs), Italian eggplant – served with house bread, Café Paris salad (iceberg lettuce, roasted tomatoes, pastrami, ricotta, and sauce), Campagne pâté (French pork and chicken terrine) served with mini green salad and house bread, and ricotta paste with green olives – served with house bread.
Main course: Fish and shrimp moqueca with white rice and dendê farofa; picadinho carioca with rice, beans, farofa, and poached egg; cassava escondidinho with dried meat; pork ribs with tropeiro beans; red feijoada (made with our meats smoked in-house over apple wood – pork loin, ribs, dried beef, paio sausage and calabresa sausage, with rice, farofa and kale (always on FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS)
Dessert: Chocolate-filled profiteroles, condensed milk pudding; chocolate ice cream cake with Negresco crumbs and pineapple with lemon zest.
Customers will have access to the restaurant with the possibility of shared tables (to be determined, subject to availability).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cinelandia
Start your tour here. This famous square was once a hub of art and culture due to the many theaters and cinemas that were concentrated there
Discover this imposing building from the era of the Portuguese Empire.
Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
Entrance to the Sacred Museum of the Convent of Saint Anthony
Guided half-day walking tour
Lunch with appetizer, main course, and dessert
Snacks and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
Gratuities (optional)
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iwona L,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
Good tour, Henrique is a attentive and well informed guide. He made a tour of beautiful churches, which was what we wanted, and had a lot of patience. It's worth it.
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