City Tour, Banco do Brasil and Municipal Theatre

Highlights / General details

Beginning visit the Monastery of San Benito, founded in 1590 by two monks who came from Bahia and is considered one of the main attractions of Brazilian architecture. Later we will continue to the Candelaria Church, neo- classical building that took over 100 years to build. The next important point is the street circuit Primero de Marzo, highlighting the France-Brazil House, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and the Post Office building until you reach the Plaza XV, where the Imperial Palace and the Tiradentes Palace is located. After the Plaza XV.

We will also visit the Banco do Brasil, which is an institution that promotes and supports the arts in general. Another interesting point we will visit is the Municipal Theatre, one of the most beautiful buildings in Rio de Janeiro which has a characteristic art-nouveau design. Opened in 1909, the theatre receives the major international and Brazilian artists, from dance, music and opera.

To end with this historical tour we’ll stop at Cinelan- dia, where you can admire the beauty of the buildings of the Municipal Theatre, the National Library, Legislative Assembly and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Points of Interest

San Benito Monastery founded in 1590;

Candelaria Church, neoclassical building;

France-Brazil House, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil;

Municipal Theatre, Legislative Assembly;

Museum of Fine Arts;

Banco do Brasil.

Inclusion

Bilingual guided tour.

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Food and beverages; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available Tuesday at 11:00am.

Duration

Approximately 6 hours.

Location

Tour departs from the following locations:

10:00am Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel: Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon.

10:20am Copacabana Praia Hotel Rua Francisco Otaviano 38, Copacabana.

10:40am Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel: Avenida Atlántica 1500, Copacabana.

11:00am Botafogo Praia Shopping: Avenida Praia de Botafogo 400, Botafogo.

Additional Information

Guest are to be at meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

Policies

Cancellation: 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**