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What will your experience be like?
Embark on a fascinating walking tour of the Cosme Velho neighborhood, where the history of Brazil comes to life through its streets, mansions and illustrious characters.
During the tour, we will explore historical and architectural landmarks, learn interesting facts about personalities who helped shape the national culture — from Machado de Assis to Portinari — and discover a side of Rio that few know: full of charm, culture and living memory.
Ideal for those who enjoy walking through places full of history, with a good dose of art, literature, architecture and local legends.
What points will you visit?
Pires de Almeida Street and the Dataprev building
Notre Dame de Sion College and Saint Louis Gonzaga College
The house where Machado de Assis lived
Staircase of Marechal Pires Ferreira Street
The Viscount of Taíde's mansion and the charming brick house of the Klabin family
Saint Vincent de Paula College and the Dona Marta slope
Candido Portinari's house and the traditional Bica da Rainha
Enchanted House, Cable Car Station to Christ the Redeemer
Sanctuary of Saint Jude Thaddeus and Consulate of Romania
Tavern 564, House of Austregésilo de Athayde, House of Rabelos
Cosme Velho Hotel, Eugenio Gudin's House, Pineapple Manor
And, to end with a flourish: Largo do Boticário, one of the most picturesque corners of Rio.
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4 hours
Regular tour
Português
Available