DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF RIO
TOUR INFORMATION
If you are passionate about architecture or simply admire urban history and culture, this tour is for you!
Let's explore the perfect integration between Rio's natural beauty and the masterpieces created by the genius of architects and urban planners over the centuries.
Rio de Janeiro has already left its definitive mark on the history of world architecture. In just a few centuries, the city has undergone radical transformations in its topography and urban planning, incorporating complex engineering techniques and earning the title of World Capital of Architecture.
What you will experience on this tour:
A chronological tour of Rio's architecture – from the colonial period to the contemporary.
A look at the eclectic styles that mark each phase of the city: religious, civil, military, imperial and modern.
Understanding how Rio's architecture reflects decisive political and cultural moments in Brazil's history.
An immersion in cultural landscapes where nature, urbanism and art walk side by side.
Throughout your tour, you'll notice how Rio stands apart from any other Brazilian city. For nearly two centuries, it was the country's political and cultural center:
Capital of the Colony and residence of the viceroys in the 18th century
Seat of the Portuguese Court and the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in the 19th century
Capital of the Brazilian Empire and, later, of the Republic until 1960
This unique heritage is reflected in colonial churches, fortresses, imperial palaces, modernist buildings, and icons of contemporary architecture.
✨ Get ready for an experience that combines history, art, culture, and landscape in a single itinerary. Rio is a true open-air gallery, and each building reveals an important chapter of our identity.
Flamengo Park (Museum of Modern Art and Pracinhas Monument)
Church of Our Lady of Glory of Outeiro
Lapa Arches
Metropolitan Cathedral
Colombo Confectionery
Imperial Palace
France Brazil House
Monastery of Saint Benedict
Mauá Square (Museum of Tomorrow, MAR Museum and Kobra Mural)
Central do Brasil/Ministry of War
Sambadrome
Franklin House
Royal Portuguese Reading Room
Cinelândia (Municipal Theater, National Library and Museum of Fine Arts)
Gustavo Capanema Palace
Many of these places will be visited externally or we will just pass by the place.
1. Is there a private tour option (you and your travel companions)?
Yes, please contact us.
2. In the Small Group tour option, how many people participate per group?
Maximum 10 people per group.
3. How long are the tours?
6 hours. On a private tour, this duration may vary.
4. What places will we visit?
Flamengo Park (Museum of Modern Art and Pracinhas Monument), Church of Our Lady of Glory of Outeiro, Arcos da Lapa, Metropolitan Cathedral, Colombo Confectionery, Imperial Palace, Casa França Brasil, São Bento Monastery, Mauá Square (Museum of Tomorrow, MAR Museum, and Kobra Mural), Central do Brasil/Ministry of War, Sambadrome, Franklin House, Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Cinelândia (Municipal Theater, National Library, and Museum of Fine Arts), and Gustavo Capanema Palace. Many of these places will be visited from outside or simply by passing through. This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other conditions. On a private tour, the locations may be changed, and you can choose the places you wish to visit.
5. Where will our meeting point be?
The main entrance of the Copacabana Palace Hotel – Belmond Copacabana Palace, Av. Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana. Private tours may include round-trip transportation to and from your accommodation.
6. What time will we start our tour?
8:30 am. On a private tour, this time may be changed, and it is up to you to choose the best time to start our tour.
7. What is included?
Licensed tour guide and private air-conditioned transportation.
8. What is not included?
Drinks, meals, and transportation to your accommodation are not included. Private tours may include transportation.
9. What means of transport is used?
Tours are carried out on foot and in modern, safe vehicles (cars, vans and buses) with a driver.
10. What are the payment methods?
Cash, credit card, bank transfers, PIX and PayPal.
ADVANTAGES OF A PRIVATE TOUR
- Optimize your time and money by visiting and staying in the places you're interested in, without being delayed by other tourists, which unfortunately happens on group tours.
- Private and exclusive tour guide.
- Exclusive transportation, with total comfort. On a group tour, however, transportation is shared and often crowded, putting the health of you and your family and/or friends at risk (COVID-19).
- More detailed explanation, with the possibility of directing the information to your personal interests and those of your companions. An infinite number of questions are allowed, as this is an interpersonal relationship.
- There are no stops at pre-established restaurants and shops or tourist traps.
- Flexible schedules allow you to reach places when they're less crowded. Unlike a group tour, visiting times often coincide with other excursions, causing attractions to be crowded.
- We create tailor-made itineraries to visit only the places you and your travel companions want.
- More time to take photos, explore the sites, and stay where you and your companions are most interested. Without the hassle of tourists who are late, get lost, and disrupt your tour.
- Travel at your own pace and that of your fellow travelers. Stay where you and your companions are most interested. Without the hassle of tourists who are late, get lost, and disrupt the progress of your tour.