

La Candelaria Church (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) Tours and Tickets
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With its towering spires, grand dome, and baroque details, La Candelaria Church (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) stands out among more modern surroundings in central Rio de Janeiro. It was originally established by a group of Spanish settlers in 1609, and today, the Catholic church still holds mass and community gatherings.
Praca Pio X, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Private Custom Full-Day in Rio including Christ, Sugar Loaf and Selaron Steps
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A flexible itinerary ensures a customizable experience during this private sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro. Your private group can choose to focus on nature or history, with either a driver-guide or a separate guide and driver. Choose from highlights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Selaron Steps. History buffs can explore the historic city center while nature lovers may opt to visit Tijuca Forest.
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The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour
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Take your Rio de Janeiro sightseeing experience into your own hands on this customizable, private tour of the Marvelous City. Alongside a ‘carioca’ (Rio de Janeiro resident) and personal driver, tick off top Rio attractions chosen by you. Personalize your itinerary according to your interests and only visit the sites you wish to see: your guide tailors the tour according to preferred themes, such as food, history, or sport, and offers undivided attention throughout. Pickup and drop-off from your Rio de Janeiro hotel are included.
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Rio City Bike Tour
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Pedal a bicycle around the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro on this half-day bike tour. Explore landmarks and highlights in an interactive, physical way with your informative cycling guide. Visit areas of the city such as Botafogo, Copacabana, and Porto Maravilha listening to informative commentary as you travel. All cycling equipment is included.
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Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Walking Tour
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Walk through Old Rio on this afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide. During this half-day outing, wind through the narrow lanes and baroque-style buildings while your guide fills you in on the history and legends of the area. Visit sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carioca Square and the Imperial Palace. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.
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Bike tour through the most beautiful bike path in Brazil
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Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
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Sail on Guanabara Bay for half a day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain from the water. On this cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.
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Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro (Small Groups or Private)
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Experience the diverse culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro on a food tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and sample local delicacies that you might otherwise have missed. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10 as you sample everything from cheese bread and cocinas (chicken and potato bites) to sugar cane juice and craft beer.
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Walk through historical downtown Rio during this 4-hour tour with a local guide. Ride the subway downtown, like the 'cariocas', or Rio locals, do, then start your tour in Cinelandia Square. Visit important landmarks like the Opera House, the National Library, Tiradentes Palace and the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants. Listen as your guide shares information about the history, culture, art and architecture of the area while you walk. Enjoy personal attention and an intimate experience on this small-group tour.
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$40.55
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Discover the Real Rio de Janeiro Walking Tour
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Famous for its beautiful beaches and tasty caipirinhas, Rio de Janeiro's rich history can sometimes be overlooked. A walking tour of the downtown is a great way to learn about the country’s development, from the days when a monarchy ruled to the founding of its republic. Visit the places that shaped Brazil, like XV November Square, and see architecture inspired by Brazil’s unique cultural heritage.
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$40.00
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️ City Tour with E-Bike️
⭐️ A fun and laid-back tour with electric bikes from Botafogo, crossing Flamengo Park on a route until to Rio Hystoric Center, Olympic Boulevard and Sea Port Zone.
On Route:
⇨ Flamengo Park
⇨ MAM (Modern Art Museum)
⇨ Cinelândia Square
⇨ Municipal Theater
⇨ National Library
⇨ Candelária Church
⇨ LAPA
⇨ SELARON Stairs
⇨ Metropolitan Cathedral
⇨ Olympic Boulevard (Olympic Pyre)
⇨ Tomorrow Museum
⇨ Ethnicities Mural (Port Zone)
⇨ AquaRio (Aquarium)
⇨RioStar (Ferris Wheel)
⭐️A way more sustainable and fun to meet the highlights of the city. Let's appreciate the nature, art, architecture, beautiful scenery and cross various historical and tourist spots of the city. It is an amazing route about 20km. Escape the traffic chaos , connect and feel the city close.
⚠️ The maximo equipment load is 100kg or 220lb.
The tour with e-Bikes is fun and the best way for who wants to explore the maximum of the city without need to walk for longer distances.
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Rio Walking & Historical Tour
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Visit Rio's highlights and landmarks on foot during a small-group sightseeing tour. Ride the subway downtown and follow your 'carioca' (Rio native) guide on a walk that includes Rio's most important historical and cultural sites. Visit National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio, Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência and several other important landmarks.
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$34.50
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Downtown Ancient Rio Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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We take you on a journey through time. If you enjoy history and culture, this is the perfect tour for you. In this half-day tour, we will visit the Cinelandia Square, a place surrounded by the Municipal Theater, the National Library, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Municipality Chamber of Rio. We will also visit the Praça XV, a place surrounded by the Palácio Tiradentes, the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, the Paço Imperial and Arco dos Teles. We will go through the Arco dos Teles to go to the CCBB and reach the Mosteiro de São Bento.
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$60.00
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Guided Walk Through the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro
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The historic center of Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by centuries-old roads and buildings that illustrate important passages in the history of Brazil from the imperial period to the republic.
Visitors who walk along Avenida Rio Branco, pass through Largo da Carioca, Cinelândia, return and take the Ombudsman to Rua Primeiro de Março and explore many other paths, will find museums, cultural centers and public places where characters from Machado de Assis and they represented the meeting point of intellectuals until the middle of the 20th century.
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Promo Rio de Janeiro: 4 Wonders Jeep Tour + Walking Tour At Centro Historico
In this promotional package you will get to know the whole city of Rio de Janeiro in a slightly different way: On a 4x4 Jeep and a walking tour of the city center.
On the first day we start with a visit to Tijuca Forest, continuing to Corcovado Hill, where is the monument of Christ the Redeemer, and then we will visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, and finally the Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful parts. of the city
In the second we will take a walk that gives visitors an idea of the legends and stories woven around the narrow streets and historic buildings in central Rio de Janeiro. The tour includes a visit to several interesting points, such as São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle makers), Praça XV, the "Travessa do Mercado", the Imperial Palace, the cultural center located in Banco Brasil, from the street of Casa França-Brasil and the traditional Café of Colombo store.
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$194.00
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$194.00

Guided walk to Rio Antigo and Santa Teresa with transportation
Santa Teresa is one of the most bucolic neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and is close to the city center. A trip to the past visiting the historic center of Rio, Praça Mauá, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Staircase, Casa França Brasil. The neighborhood of Santa Teresa houses mansions from the early 20th century. Today it is a stronghold of plastic artists, where there is the tram, dated 1897.
The Tour takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon ..
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$70.66
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Historic River Walking Tour
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The history and architecture of Rio de Janeiro blend in this tour, with a detailed description of the sites that will make you fall in love with another facet of this city.
All this with the ease of transport in an air-conditioned SUV accompanied by your driver-guide in places where you need to travel on foot.
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$155.00
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$155.00
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Half-day visit to Flamengo Soccer Stadium and Panoramic Tour
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Private Tour - Historic Rio Walk - For 1-6 PAX - Downtown on foot
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The walking tour through the city center passes through the main historical points of the city of Rio de Janeiro. This tour works well on weekdays. Our meeting is in Cinelândia, we pass through Largo da Carioca, Santo Antônio Complex, Tiradentes Square, Portuguese Reading Office, Colombo Confectionery, XV Square, CCBB, Candelária Church, São Bento Monastery and we finish at Praça Mauá, Tomorrow, tourists can visit if they want. This is a walk of approximately 5 km, which we do at your own pace, stopping whenever you find it interesting or necessary.
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$162.17
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