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Self-Guided Tour of Rio's Journey from Colonialism to Democracy
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
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$19.99
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Overview
Duration
1h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Embark on a captivating self-guided walking tour through Rio de Janeiro with Context Travel expert and Brazil Cultural director, Javier Escudero.
Beginning in Praça XV de Novembro, you'll unravel Brazil's history from colonial times to independence, exploring the Castelo District's architectural and societal evolution. Javier delves into Rio's growth, the Portuguese monarchy's influence, and the impact of slavery on its culture. Traverse streets walked by historical figures like Carmen Miranda, and visit landmarks like the Federal Justice Cultural Center. Gain insights into Rio's economic transformation and the fight to preserve African culture, and witness architectural metamorphosis.
Optional visits to the Imperial Palace, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Museum of the Black People, and Confeitaria Colombo await those eager to deepen their understanding of Rio's profound transformation over the last 250 years. Admission to optional stops is not included in the tour price.
What to remember
Important info
Wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Lifetime access to this tour in English. VoiceMap app for Android and iOS. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included
Smartphone and headphones. Transportation. Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting Point
The starting point for the walking tour is at Praça XV de Novembro, in front of the Paqueta boat station in Guanabara Bay. Visitors can reach Praça XV by blue Line 1 or yellow Line 3 to the Sete de Setembro station.