Half-Day Architecture Walking Tour in Rio Discount Tickets

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Overview

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. The tour ends at the Museum of Modern Art.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point at the Metro Station Carioca at the Exit *Acesso C - Convento de Santo Antônio*.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Convent Of St. Anthony
Built in 1608 by the Order of Saint Frances, the Convent of Saint Anthony is one of the first and most important catholic constructions in Rio. If we are lucky, we may be able to attend a mass. Ticket: 10 BRL per person.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Cinelandia
Admire the Art Deco buildings.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Palacio 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Academia Brasileira De Letras
Located inside the Edifício Austregésilo de Athayde, the building is a symbol for modernist architecture in Rio.
6. Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
The Museum of Modern Art inaugurates the brutalism aesthetic in the city. Ticket: 20 BRL per person.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Tour Guide

Exclusion

Roundtrip transfer

Lunch

Entrance fees

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

Supplied by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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