Brazil · Walking Tours

6-Hour Rio de Janeiro Walking Tour with Selarón Steps and Cinelândia

6 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the colorful Selarón Steps
02 Admire Cinelândia's landmark buildings, including the Opera House
03 Visit the striking Candelária Church in Rio's historic center
04 See the exterior of the Museum of Tomorrow on the Orla Conde waterfront

Familiarize yourself with the history of Rio de Janeiro as you admire its narrow streets, colonial, neoclassical, art déco, and modern architecture, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Explore landmarks such as the Selarón Steps, the Opera House, and the Candelária Church on this walking tour through the city's historic center.

Explore landmarks such as the Selarón Steps, the Opera House, and the Candelária Church on this walking tour through the city's historic center.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walk Through Rio de Janeiro's Historic Highlights

Visit the Selarón Steps. Continue to Floriano Square, known as Cinelândia, and admire several famous buildings from the period when Brazilians were inspired by French architecture, especially the Opera House, the Fine Arts Museum, and the National Library - the three most famous landmarks in the area.
Walk to the São Sebastião Cathedral and return via Carioca Square, passing in front of the Santo Antônio Monastery and 17th-century churches.
Visit Praça XV de Novembro, a public square in Rio's Centro district. Also see the Candelária Church and follow the Orla Conde to the exterior of the Museum of Tomorrow, a science museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by the Spanish neo-futuristic architect Santiago Calatrava and built beside the waterfront at Pier Mauá.