Rio de Janeiro Downtown Tour
ID: GYG86477-122087
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Country: Bolivia
Country: Bolivia
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
With this tour you will have the chance to see and visit the main attractions in Downtown Rio, the oldest part of Rio de Janeiro.
After the pick-up in your hotel, the tour continues with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (Bellini´s statue) and a stop at the Sambadrome (the stadium for the city´s main Carnival parade). Next, tour along Avenida Presidente Vargas to see the Central Railway Station, Duque de Caxias Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces), Itamaraty Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Campo de Santana and via Avenida Passos to Tiradentes Square, Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. Visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, not only one of the Brazilian city`s landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art.
Then, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, the Escadaria Selarón – one of the most fascinating and original staircases in the world. Its vibrant green, yellow and blue colors, which are colors of the Brazilian flag, is the artist Jorge Selarón’s personal tribute to the Brazilian people. In continuation, the São Bento Monastery, which has been compared to a museum, has a monastic simplicity making it one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil. There is a surprising contrast between the austere purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs and the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, cross vaulting, and chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento. On the way back, along Aterro do Flamengo, see the Museum of Modern Art, the Monument to the Fallen in World War II, the Church of the Outeiro da Glória, and the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogoand.
The tour ends with the return to your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon.
After the pick-up in your hotel, the tour continues with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (Bellini´s statue) and a stop at the Sambadrome (the stadium for the city´s main Carnival parade). Next, tour along Avenida Presidente Vargas to see the Central Railway Station, Duque de Caxias Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces), Itamaraty Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Campo de Santana and via Avenida Passos to Tiradentes Square, Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. Visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, not only one of the Brazilian city`s landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art.
Then, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, the Escadaria Selarón – one of the most fascinating and original staircases in the world. Its vibrant green, yellow and blue colors, which are colors of the Brazilian flag, is the artist Jorge Selarón’s personal tribute to the Brazilian people. In continuation, the São Bento Monastery, which has been compared to a museum, has a monastic simplicity making it one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil. There is a surprising contrast between the austere purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs and the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, cross vaulting, and chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento. On the way back, along Aterro do Flamengo, see the Museum of Modern Art, the Monument to the Fallen in World War II, the Church of the Outeiro da Glória, and the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogoand.
The tour ends with the return to your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon.
Highlights
- See all the important sights of Downtown Rio
- Marvel at the sights
- Explore the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Pick-up between 2 pm and 2:30 pm from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana. If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, the meeting point is the Hilton Hotel Copacabana.
Pick-up is available from most hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
Pick-up between 2 pm and 2:30 pm from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana. If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, the meeting point is the Hilton Hotel Copacabana.
Pick-up is available from most hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
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NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.