Brazil · HISTORICAL TOURS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Good historical tours in Rio de Janeiro fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Rio’s historic center, Lapa and artistic Santa Teresa on a four-hour guided tour with hotel pickup and views from Parque das Ruínas.
“Tour was very informative and well organized. Dario was a great host and answered all our questions and provided good recommendations”
Walk Rio’s Little Africa with a passionate guide, tracing Afro-Brazilian history, samba, food, art, and the Valongo Wharf for $40.
“Tour was amazing our guide was Larissa very down to earth! Tour was very informative definitely recommend it if coming to Brazil and you’d like to learn more about Afro Brazilian history!”
Explore Rio’s Little Africa through Afro-Brazilian history, Valongo Wharf, Pedra do Sal, museums, and a thoughtful local guide.
“Carolina, our tour guide, was outstanding! She has a deep knowledge of Afro-Brazilian history, and we were able to learn so much in just four hours. She was warm, personable, and full of positive energy. What stood out most was her compassion—she thoughtfully adjusted the tour so that my family member, who couldn’t manage all the walking, was still able to fully experience it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the rich and vibrant Afro-Brazilian heritage. Thank you, Carolina!”
Explore Rio’s historic center on a private three-hour walk from Cinelandia to Paço Imperial, with local stories, grand buildings, and street life.
“Amazing tour in Centro! Danielle was a super guide who took us through Rio’s exciting history and architechture over the past 200 years. Highly recommended!”
Explore Rio’s old center on foot, from Candelária and São Bento to Paço Imperial, Confeitaria Colombo, and the Olympic-era port.
“our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and took us to interesting places. I am not very good at names, but I believe her name was Malenia. I would recommend this tour.”
Explore Rio’s historic center, Museum of Tomorrow, Olympic Boulevard, Cais do Valongo, and Confeitaria Colombo on a guided half-day tour.
“Muy interesante y bonito el paseo. Es bueno conocer el centro histórico y el museo es otro nivel, me encantó”
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