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With this tour you will have the chance to see and visit the main attractions in Downtown Rio, the oldest part of Rio de Janeiro.

Highlights

• See all the important sights of Downtown Rio
• Marvel at the sights
• Explore the city

Description

After the pick-up in your hotel, the tour continues with a visit to the Maracanã Stadium (Bellini´s statue) and a stop at the Sambadrome (the stadium for the city´s main Carnival parade). Next, tour along Avenida Presidente Vargas to see the Central Railway Station, Duque de Caxias Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces), Itamaraty Palace (former headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Campo de Santana and via Avenida Passos to Tiradentes Square, Lapa Arches, Lavradio street and Avenida Chile. Visit the cone-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral, not only one of the Brazilian city`s landmarks, but also a masterpiece of modern art. Then, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, the Escadaria Selarón – one of the most fascinating and original staircases in the world. Its vibrant green, yellow and blue colors, which are colors of the Brazilian flag, is the artist Jorge Selarón’s personal tribute to the Brazilian people. In continuation, the São Bento Monastery, which has been compared to a museum, has a monastic simplicity making it one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Brazil. There is a surprising contrast between the austere purposefully simple appearance of the exterior and the richness of the interior highlighting gilded Baroque engravings with plants motifs and the exuberant Rococo style in the engraving on the high altar, cross vaulting, and chapel of the Santíssimo Sacramento. On the way back, along Aterro do Flamengo, see the Museum of Modern Art, the Monument to the Fallen in World War II, the Church of the Outeiro da Glória, and the beaches of Flamengo and Botafogoand. The tour ends with the return to your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon.

Includes

Professional guide Hotel pick-up and drop off (selected hotels only) Small-group tour Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Important Information

• Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability. Pick-up between 2 pm and 2:30 pm from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana. If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, the meeting point is the Hilton Hotel Copacabana.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund