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Historic Downtown Rio Tour: Explore Olympic Boulevard & Museum of Tomorrow
4.7
44 Ratings
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Discover the historic downtown area of Rio de Janeiro on this engaging tour. Explore the Olympic Boulevard, visit the Museum of Tomorrow, and learn about Brazil’s rich history and post-Olympic legacy.
Discover the historic downtown area of Rio de Janeiro on this engaging tour. Explore the Olympic Boulevard, visit the Museum of Tomorrow, and learn about Brazil’s rich history and post-Olympic legacy.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cais do Valongo - Walk by with live commentary.
- Painel Etnias - Stop for photos.
- Boulevard Olimpico - Pass by.
- Porto Maravilha - Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio. It has attractions that have made it into an important tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro, with a great circuit for those who love culture,…
- Cais do Valongo - Walk by with live commentary.
- Painel Etnias - Stop for photos.
- Boulevard Olimpico - Pass by.
- Porto Maravilha - Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio. It has attractions that have made it into an important tourist spot in Rio de Janeiro, with a great circuit for those who love culture, art and history.
- Maua Square - Make a quick visit to Mauá Square, revitalized at the 2016 Olympics, and see the beauty and the cool things to do in your surroundings.
- Museu do Amanhã - Internal and interactive visit.
- Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde - Stroll along the Orla Conde, relax and contemplate a new angle of the city.
- Sao Bento Monastery - Internal visit.
- Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria - Pass by one of the most famous and beautiful churches in Brazil. The Church of Our Lady of Candelaria receives hundreds of tourists every day and is one of the main artistic works of the nineteenth century in Brazil.
- Pira Olímpica - See the 2016 Summer Olympics cauldron.
- Travessa do Comercio - Walk through the alleys from Travessa do Comércio and see some preserved traits from colonial times.
- Arco do Teles - Observe the architectural landmark in the history of the city, is what remains of the former residence of the Telles de Menezes family, it connects XV Square to Travessa do Comércio.
- Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center - Walk by the historic city center as you discover more about Rio’s history.
- Mestre Valentim Fountain - Observe Master Valentine Fountain or Colonial Fountain. Designed by Valentim da Fonseca e Silva and built during the colonial period, located at Praça XV.
- Paco Imperial - Pass through Paço Imperial, an 18th-century colonial building built for governors’ residence, now a Cultural Center.
- Praca Quinze de Novembro - Walk by with live commentary.
- Confeitaria Colombo - Internal visit. Food not included but a little extra time is provided if you choose to eat.
What's Included
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Roundtrip from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels
- Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
- Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Roundtrip from main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels
- Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
- Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a stroll through the centre of Rio to immerse yourself in Brazil’s rich history and understand the impact of the Olympic games on the city. Explore places like the Valongo Wharf, the revamped harbor area of Olympic Boulevard showcasing the Kobra Mural, and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow. Visit the Saint Benedict Monastery, marvel at the Olympic…
Take a stroll through the centre of Rio to immerse yourself in Brazil’s rich history and understand the impact of the Olympic games on the city. Explore places like the Valongo Wharf, the revamped harbor area of Olympic Boulevard showcasing the Kobra Mural, and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow. Visit the Saint Benedict Monastery, marvel at the Olympic Cauldron, and stop by Praça XV and the exquisite Confeitaria Colombo (not open on Sundays).
- Please inform your hotel to arrange your pickup
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Maximum group size is 19 people
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- Wear comfortable shoes for a walking tour
- Confeitaria Colombo is closed on Sundays
Location
Pier Mauá
Avenida Rodrigues Alves
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Roundtrip87
Aug 27, 2024
Excellent excursion - Beautiful excursion we made visiting the steps of Selaron, limpet arches, colombo confectionery, royal Portuguese reading cabinet and museum of tomorrow. We appreciate the dedication of our Guide Alexia who made our a unique experience providing us with information of each of the sites visited and helping us to portray each moment in beautiful photos 💜
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Joolesart
Aug 2, 2024
Definitely Worth The Money! - I booked this tour the day before and was kept up to date with the meeting location and time to the point of my pick up.
Having done a tour the day before I was expecting a mini bus but on arrival I found my transport was a lot smaller. In fact due to a cancellation at the last minute Gastavo the tour guide told me that this was going to be a one to one tour!
We began our tour by looking at the old sea port where the slaves were shipped into Rio. The story was fascinating and we left the old harbour and looked at the olympic Boulevard. Time has taken its toll on the colourful artwork but it is still there reminding you of some of the countries involved in the Games. It was nice to see the electric trains running through the Boulevard too. We continued our journey looking at old and new architecture and fantastic Churches.
There were more reminders of the Games on route and finally we found our way onto the waterfront for the Museum of Tomorrow and a walk past a number of different ships and a submarine. I enjoyed the Museum and anyone who would like to know more about our planet would find it very worthwhile. We ended our trip at the Confeitaria Columbo and took in the magnificent interior and enjoyed something to eat and drink before bringing the tour to an end and travelling back to the pick up location.
As a tour guide Gastavo was very knowledgeable which is not surprising for someone who has been in the business for over 20 years and has a History degree. He was full of energy throughout the tour and was only too willing to answer questions and take photographs for me to make my day memorable.
For the price I paid this was a fantastic tour for anyone who loves culture and really getting to know the place you are visiting. But having a personal tour made it even more special.
I’m glad that I chose this and would definitely recommend it to people wanting a great way to spend 4 hours in Rio.
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Piracanta
Jun 18, 2024
Historical Rio - We asked for an Italian guide and met Monica for our last day in Rio. We had already done the main touristic attractions and sightseeings, so she offered us a city tour through the historical part of the “centro” and its hidden churches, the cafes and the historical buildings, revealing the different layers of the city. It’s the tour we loved the most and Monica is the greatest guide!
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Randi_l
Mar 25, 2024
Fantastic guide! - Despite the downpour, Sandra was an amazing guide! Loved walking the city with her. Would definitely recommend .
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Austin_h
Mar 8, 2024
A fun day in Rio! - We had a great time on this tour. It is a half day tour so it felt like a perfect amount of time to spend if you are not looking for an activity that takes up the whole day. This is a walking tour so keep that in mind when picking out your shoes for the day. We loved getting to see the city and learn some more about the history. Our tour guide was great. It was us and one other couple so we got through the tour pretty quickly. The van picked us up and dropped us back off at our hotel
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Carlosribeirorecife
Jan 30, 2024
The rebirth of Rio. - C2Rio is actually an excellent Tourism Agency. My wife and I went on the tour, advised by the excellent guide Renato Marinho and we were very satisfied with the service, we visited the AcquaRio (good, but with our impression spoiled as we already knew the one in Lisbon), the Olympic Boulevard with the magnificent murals of Kobra and at the end we went to the Museum of Tomorrow, which deserved to have dedicated more time, such as its grandeur. Unmissable tour.
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Eleanor_t
Nov 5, 2023
Explore Rio - Learning about Brasil, and walking throughout the city was excellent. Oh, the best part was the pastry shop, Confeitaria Colombo...yummy. One big tip is to wear comfort shoes and be ready to walk, and it's worth it!
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Gwendolyn_z
Nov 4, 2023
Old Rio Diwntown - Greatly enjoyed this tour. Although we had done a couple of city tours already, we got a great overview of the old downtown that we had not seen including Little Africa, the historic churches, Olympic Avenue, as well as the Museum of the Future. We also got to taste sweat and savory pastries from historic Confeitaria Colombo and viewed the vintage building.
Get ready for a lot of walking if you take this tour, but our guide Carlos made it fun and we took frequent breaks to accommodate all fitness levels. Carlos was very knowledgeable about the city and very enthusiastic.
There was some confusion regarding the pick up location: the Viator confirmation said our hotel, but the vendor confirmation said we had to go to another hotel. It was resolved after going back in forth on What’s Up App, but just a heads up to make sure you check both confirmations and quickly get any discrepancies resolved.
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Rose_m
Apr 10, 2024
Olympic City - Nice tour going around the neighborhood. It was a warm day and we just arrived the night before from
a long 26-hour flight so we were both a bit tired. We also expected to see more of the Olympic site. Our guide Gabriella was nice and informative though.
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Tonyela_s
Mar 19, 2024
Average - The tour was OK. Lots of walking. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient. The museum of tomorrow is a waste of money! lol. We really could’ve just stopped at a few keys places and just let us shop and eat. Doesn’t need to be 4-5 hours. Also, the tour is shared! You will be stopping and picking up other people. That takes up time too.
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