Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio

Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio

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About This Experience in Rio de Janeiro

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).

Why Visit Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Rio de Janeiro provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Rio de Janeiro

The easiest way to reach Rio de Janeiro is by flying into Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

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

What's Not Included

  • Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Walk by with live commentary

Hotels in Leme.

End Point

Hotels in Leme.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Walk by with live commentary 15 minutes

Walk by with live commentary.

Stop for photos 10 minutes

Stop for photos.

Pass by

Pass by.

Walk through Porto Maravilha, the revitalized Port Zone of Rio

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.

Make a quick visit to Mauá Square, revitalized... 5 minutes

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.

Internal and interactive visit 1 hour 30 minutes

Internal and interactive visit.

Stroll along the Orla Conde, relax and contemplate a new angle of the city

Stroll along the Orla Conde, relax and contemplate a new angle of the city.

Internal visit 15 minutes

Internal visit.

Pass by one of the most famous and beautiful churches in Brazil

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.

See the 2016 Summer Olympics cauldron 1 minute

See the 2016 Summer Olympics cauldron.

Walk through the alleys from Travessa do Comércio...

Walk through the alleys from Travessa do Comércio and see some preserved traits from colonial times.

Observe the architectural landmark in the history of...

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.

Walk by the historic city center as you discover more about Rio's history

Walk by the historic city center as you discover more about Rio's history.

Observe Master Valentine Fountain or Colonial 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.

Pass through Paço Imperial, an 18th-century colonial building...

Pass through Paço Imperial, an 18th-century colonial building built for governors' residence, now a Cultural Center.

Walk by with live commentary 15 minutes

Walk by with live commentary.

Internal visit 20 minutes

Internal visit. Food not included but a little extra time is provided if you choose to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

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