Brazil · Walking Tours

6-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown Rio de Janeiro and Lapa

6 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll around the famous sites of Cinelândia
02 Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts
03 Check out the Portuguese royal library section at the National Library
04 Walk through the bohemian streets of Lapa

Take a walking tour of the historic sites of downtown Rio de Janeiro and explore Cinelândia, the city's central public square, along with the beautiful Municipal Theatre and Pedro Ernesto Palace. Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts and the National Library, home to the Portuguese royal library brought from Portugal by D. Joao VI. Continue to Lapa, one of Rio's most famous landmarks and bohemian districts, for a closer look at its historic streets and architecture.

Visit Cinelândia, the most eclectic space in Rio, built between 1902 and 1910, as well as the beautiful Municipal Theatre, Pedro Ernesto Palace, originally built to serve as the city council, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Library, which houses the Portuguese royal library brought from Portugal by D. Joao VI.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of Downtown Rio de Janeiro and Lapa

Meet your tour guide at your hotel.
Take the subway to downtown Rio de Janeiro and begin your walking tour.
Visit Cinelândia, the most eclectic space in Rio, built between 1902 and 1910, as well as the beautiful Municipal Theatre, Pedro Ernesto Palace, originally built to serve as the city council, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Library, which houses the Portuguese royal library brought from Portugal by D. Joao VI.
Check out the Federal Justice Cultural Center, admire its architecture, and visit its cafe, theatre, and exhibition halls.
Walk to Lapa, the bohemian area of Rio de Janeiro, and see the Carioca Aqueduct, built in the 18th century to bring water into town and a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.
Marvel at the Selarón Stairs, created by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who claimed them as his tribute to the Brazilian people. Continue to Santa Tereza, the rural area of Rio de Janeiro, to see Parque das Ruinas and the Carmelita convents, built in 1750.
Travel back to your hotel after the tour.