Brazil · Walking Tours

4-Hour Downtown Rio Walking Tour with Colonial Landmarks

4 Hours Round trip from São Bento do Sul Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Portuguese colonial heart of downtown Rio de Janeiro
02 Discover the legends and stories woven through Rio's narrow historic streets
03 Visit São Bento Monastery, a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture
04 Walk through Praça XV, Travessa do Comércio, and other landmarks of Rio's historic center
05 See the Metropolitan Cathedral and other major attractions of downtown Rio

Get a feel for the legends and stories behind old historic buildings as you explore the Portuguese colonial heart of the city. See major attractions in downtown Rio, including São Bento Monastery, Travessa do Comércio, Casa França-Brasil, Praça XV, and Uruguaiana Street. This different and unique walking tour is designed to immerse you in the narrow streets and historic architecture of downtown Rio de Janeiro.

Get a feel for the legends and stories behind old historic buildings as you explore the Portuguese colonial heart of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Downtown Rio's Historic Landmarks

Visit the following places:

São Bento Monastery, a Mannerist-style church and a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio.
Candelária, an important historic Roman Catholic church.
Praça XV, a classic place to begin a tour of Rio de Janeiro's historic center.
Travessa do Comércio, a narrow cobblestone street lined with beautiful two-story colonial townhouses.
Imperial Court, a historic building in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil.
Casa França-Brasil, a cultural institution linked to the State Secretariat of Culture of Rio de Janeiro.
Ouvidor Street, with historic buildings alongside it.
Gonçalves Dias Street, home to the traditional Colombo Coffee Shop.
Continue walking down Uruguaiana Street and through Carioca Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral, where you will meet the transportation and head back to your hotel.