Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio
Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio
Enjoy a half-day tour through the architectural landmarks in Rio. Rio de Janeiro was recently named the first World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO. The city has constructions of the colonial period, buildings in the art-deco style and modernist buildings.Our walking tour starts from the Carioca’s Square in the Downtown area, where we see a group of constructions of the XVII century: the Church and the Convent of St.
Anthony. Then we proceed towards the Rio Branco Avenue, the first avenue to be opened in our city. Then, we go to the Cinelandia Square to see its Art Deco Constructions before we make another time jump towards the modernist architecture.
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Largo da Carioca
It is considered the heart of Downtown Rio. The occupation of the city started on this place. From here, you may see the Church and the Convent of Saint Anthony.
1 hourConvent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio)
Ticket: 10 BRL per person.
30 minutesCinelandia
Admire the Art Deco buildings.
30 minutesPalacio Capanema
We can see Le Corbusier’s "Five Points of a New Architecture" incorporated into the design of the building. It was designed between 1935 and 1936, by a team of young architects, such as Lucio Costa and Affonso Eduardo Reidy. Oscar Niemeyer, who became Brazil's best-known architect later, was an intern in Costa's office by then.
30 minutesAcademia Brasileira De Letras
Located inside the Edifício Austregésilo de Athayde, the building is a symbol for modernist architecture in Rio.
Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Ticket: 20 BRL per person.
30 minutesIncluded
- Tour Guide
Not Included
- Roundtrip transfer
- Entrance ticket to the Convent of St. Anthony (approx. 10 BRL per person).
- Entrance ticket to the Museu de Arte Moderna (approx. 20 BRL per person).
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Reduced mobility or Wheelchair must be informed in advance and it is subject to availability.must be informed in advance.
- If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers per tour guide.
- Contact us back if you need further instructions to get to the Meeting Point.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Non refundable in case of bad weather.
- Most travelers can participate
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.