Free Walking Tour Rio de Janeiro
Free Walking Tour Rio de Janeiro
Visit the Selaron steps and the Lapa Arches, learn about the “Carioca” culture
Capture the best views for unique spots in the city, known by our local guides
Guides are experienced and bilingual
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AVAILABILITY
All year round, except Sundays
DURATION
3 hours
START LOCATION
Carioca Square (Largo da Carioca), in front of the big clock (Carioca Subway Station)
END LOCATION
Selaron Steps (Lapa Steps)
OPERATOR NAME
FREE WALKER TOURS
Start Time
10:30
ONLINE BOOKING NOT AVAILABLE
Our Free Tour will show you that Rio de Janeiro is much more than just beaches, Carnival and caipirinha - it is also one of the most important cities in the world when we talk about culture, history, economy and natural resources.
During this 3-hour, free walking tour, you will see the most important city centre sights in Rio, such as the Selaron Steps and Lapa Arches. At the same time, we tell you about Brazilian history in a casual, interactive and entertaining way.
10:30
Meeting point at Carioca Square (Largo da Carioca), in front of the big clock (Carioca Subway Station)
10:35
See the Selaron steps, Lapa arches, Carioca Square, Colombo Bakery, Travessa do Comércio, XV Square, Imperial Palace, Tiradentes Palace, Cinelândia, Municipal Theatre, National Library, City Council, Fine Arts Museum
13:30
Finish the tour at the Selaron Steps (Lapa Steps)
We will walk past the following places, there is no need to pay:
- Carioca Square
- Colombo Bakery
- Travessa do Comércio
- XV Square
- Imperial Palace
- Tiradentes Palace
- Cinelândia
- Municipal Theatre
- National Library
- City Council
- Fine Arts Museum
- Tips for the guides
How to get there and recognize our Tour Guides:
Take the metro and stop at Carioca Station (orange and green line). Choose the exit letter "C" to "Convento de Santo Antônio". You'll get to Carioca Square and see us in red T-shirts!
Cost: This tour is free, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it’s done. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for every budget.
There is no cancellation policy.
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What should I bring to the tour?
Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen and sunglasses, a camera, and some warm clothes, as the weather can always change.
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Is this walking tour really for free?
This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it’s done. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for every budget.
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Do the tours ever get cancelled due to the weather?
The show must go on! Our tours go out rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather conditions, and wear comfortable walking shoes. If the weather isn’t good, your guide will include as many “bad weather” indoor stops as possible. However, in the case of extreme weather, then Free Walker Tours will cancel or postpone the tour. Please contact us or check our website for updates.
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