Rio de Janeiro · DOWNTOWN RIO & OLYMPIC BOULEVARD TOURS
13 tours
Rio packs a lot into a small strip between the granite and the sea, and the downtown rio & olympic boulevard tours below are the 13 that use it best. Each entry carries its price, its running time and the kind of traveller it suits, strongest first.
Walk Paraty’s UNESCO historic centre in 90 minutes with a guide, then enjoy a free Cachaça Gabriela tasting in a local bar.
“Great tour! We learned a lot about the history of Paraty. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to show us all around and answer our questions! Highly recommended!”
Private Centro walking tour of Rio highlights with free-entry stops and a flexible guide, from Municipal Opera House to Paço Imperial in 3 hours.
“Amazing, friendly and very informative walk around the historical center of Rio! 5 / 5 stars! Thank you!”
Half-day Downtown Rio tour with hotel pickup, Olympic sights, Museu do Amanhã, São Bento, and a stop at Confeitaria Colombo from $72.
“The tour was OK. Lots of walking. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient. The museum of tomorrow is a waste of money! lol. We really could’ve just stopped at a few keys places and just let us shop and eat. Doesn’t need to be 4-5 hours. Also, the tour is shared! You will be stopping and picking up other people. That takes up time too.”
Ride the Yup Star observation wheel in Porto Maravilha, Rio. Air-conditioned cabins, 88-meter views of Sugarloaf, Christ, and Guanabara Bay.
“Estou solicitando o cancelamento da atividade desde o dia que comprei. Até o momento ninguém me retornou.”
Explore Rio’s Olympic Boulevard port area, see the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow, stop at the Kobra Mural, and optionally visit AquaRio.
“El guía fue excelente. El tour en general es bueno, pero la peor parte es la larga caminata por el bulevar para llegar al museo del mañana. Esta parte del tour se debería obviar y hacer el traslado en el mismo minibús.”
A 4-hour Rio waterfront and aquarium tour for $45. Visit AquaRio plus Mauá Square, Museu do Amanhã, Porto Maravilha, and Olympic Boulevard.
“Peter was an Excellent guide. Emerson was a great driver. Beautiful weather. Nice scenery. Really no complaints.”
4-hour Downtown Rio tour with hotel pickup, Valongo Wharf, Eduardo Kobra mural, Museum of Tomorrow tickets, plus Confeitaria Colombo.
“Emanuella jest wspaniałym przwodnikiem.Dużo nam opowiedziała o historii Brazylli omawiała wspaniałe budowle Świetnie spędziliśmy czas na wycieczce.”
Walk Rio’s Centro and Santa Teresa with a small group, panoramic tram ride, and famous sights from cathedral windows to Lapa arches.
“Superbe découverte du centre ville. Yvan nous a fait découvrir l’histoire de Rio pendant une journée. Merci encore à lui pour toutes ces explications. Je recommande vivement”
Historic Downtown and Lapa walking tour in Rio. 3 hours, $40, Biblioteca Nacional, WWII memorial, Selarón steps, and Praça XV.
“Disappointed that our tours booked in English were cancelled due to a minimum of 3 people needed in order to conduct the tours. The fine print does state that a minimum of 3 are needed but we would have been happy to tip more to meet the minimum. Both tours were cancelled a few hours before the scheduled start time. Our time in Rio was limited and thus it was impossible to find an alternative at the last minute. Wish we had had some warning a few days in advance and we could have prepared a backup plan.”
A 4-hour Downtown Rio walking tour linking monarchy-era streets to modern cultural stops like CCBB, Cinelandia, and Candelária.
“Renato el guía local fue muy amable, correcto calificado en sus aportes históricos, arquitectonicos y culturales excelente manejo del idioma español. Fue puntual en su llegada.”
Guided tour to Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow with transfers, plus stops at Mauá Square and Olympic Boulevard graffiti.
“They were late picking us up which cut our time short at the museum and the guide couldn't speak English very well. He was basically there to baby sit us. I would not trael with Rio Carioca tours again.”
3-hour Rio downtown tour with small group stops at São Bento, Selarón Steps, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Flamengo waterfront.
“Victoria, our tour guide was warm very knowledgeable and adapted tour - an excellent way to see a snap shot of downtown Rio , cathedral and steps, thoroughly recommended.”
3-hour small-group walk through Rio’s historic downtown and Lapa, with cathedral, palace, and national library interiors included.
“A perfect way to connect with Brasilian history and the foundation of Rio. No questions unanswered by our guide in excellent English. Many historic events and the transformation of city center through centuries covered in a interesting way. All with a well timed pitstop at Colombo café. Our only good advice for the organizer is to be more precise with the meeting point and reachable on phone in connection with the activity. Grateful for all we now know!”
