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Description
Explore Niterói´s city center, roaming trough it´s streets, hearing stories that are part of the origins of this place! Admire Oscar Niemeyer´s work, one of the most famous brazilian architect, who helped build the nations capital, with curves and organic shapes on concrete. Visit historical sites that carry a lot of meaning to the locals and are part of a cultural heritage to the city.Enjoy the dazzling views the city has to offer from it´s lookouts on natural hills. Get in touch with local traditional seafood. And take the rest of the day off.
Highlights
- Discover diverse Brazilian architecture
- Trace city history through landmarks
- Embrace local life
- Explore neighborhood on foot
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09:00: We meet expand_more
- Here, we have a tourist service centre, where we can go to the toilet, drink water and get some flyers/maps.
- If we are lucky, we can even get a free tour (not always available).
- Usually, we use this time to organise our stuff and prepare for the day.
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09:20: Let's begin expand_more
- We kind of go around the whole area in a counterclockwise, talking about each building and taking time to admire the views that the different angles provide.
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10:00: Niterói's Bus Terminal expand_more
- We will visit the heart of the public transportation system of Niterói.
- Talk more about how it was in the past for people to move around.
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10:10: Ferryboat Terminal expand_more
- Here we have the city's symbol. A statue of its founder: Araribóia
- From here we can see other important landmarks on the landscape and talk about them too.
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10:20: Chit Chat expand_more
- We walk and stumble on history so they say. Here it is not different. That is why we will be walking slower than a tortoise!
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10:30: Honor the enslaved expand_more
- Because it was one of the places where we had peoples trafficking for forced labor in farms and houses, let´s remember their story in front of this sacred place.
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10:40: Niterói's Theatre expand_more
- Art was a privilege back on those days of empire. We will learn some curiosities of this place.
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10:50: Rink Plaza expand_more
- One of the places that marks the begining of the neighborhood. And, as usual, full of stories.
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11:00: Conception Mary Church expand_more
- A church that holds interesting stories and has a nice museum full of sacred objects.
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11:10: Republic Monument expand_more
- One of the places with status back in those days. Still is important nowadays, as it holds historical buildings everywhere and interesting stories just by having a look on them.
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11:20: Niterói´s Water Reservoir Park expand_more
- A very pleasant walk in the park.. Literally! We will be able to see art, flora, fauna, architecture, nice views.
- Everything just by wandering on it´s paths.
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12:00: Saint John´s Cathedral expand_more
- A plaza and a church would always mark the city´s main area of events and meeting. Here we will understand more about this dynamic of the portuguese heritage. It is the last one we will visit! I swear!
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12:20: Lunch time expand_more
- Sore feet and knee? Why not ice them up with a cold beer(not included) and seafood traditional dishes(not included) of the house? It is definitely the cherry on top.
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13:00: Farewell expand_more
- I am thankful to be trusted with your half day here at Niterói and enjoyed your company!
- I hope you got bitten by curiosity and are willing to continue exploring the city with me!
- I will be waiting your call. See you soon!
What's Included
- Experienced and professional tour guide
What's Excluded
- Transport
- Meals and Drinks
- Tickets
- Other taxes that may apply
What to bring
- Cap/Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Pocket Raincoat
- Insect Repellent
- Personal medicine
- Running shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Weather may affect the event occurrence
- 4 miles course
Meeting Point
Centro de Atendimento ao Turista - Rua Professor Plínio Leite - Centro, Niterói - RJ, Brasil
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 100 Per Person |
| 2 To 4 | USD 80 Per Person |
| 5 To 12 | USD 50 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 10 | USD 50 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 100 / person