What You Will Do
We will do a walking tour in Lapa, the most bohemian neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. We will start in Cinelândia, telling a little about the history of the square, the cinemas, the Municipal Theater, walking towards Lapa, passing the beautiful Riachuelo Theater, passing Cecilia Meireles Hall and we will talk a little about the work and life of this famous poet, we will arrive at the Selarón Staircase, built by the artist Jorge Selarón, famous for containing more than 200 steps with more than 2,000 tiles from more than 60 countries. Let's go up the stairs and know a little about the life of your builder. Continuing we will make a stop in front of the famous Arcos da Lapa for photos and we will finish our tour in entering the modern Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Opposite Starbucks
1
Cinelandia
40 minutes
Square located in the Center of Rio with important historical buildings like Municipal Theater, National Library, Pedro Ernesto Palace and others
2
Carioca Aqueduct
15 minutes
Famous postcard of Rio de Janeiro, marks the entrance of the neighborhood of Lapa - bohemian center of the city
3
Escadaria Selaron
30 minutes
Built by the artist Jorge Selarón, famous for containing more than 200 steps with more than 2,000 tiles from more than 60 countries. Let's go up the stairs and know a little about the life of your builder.
4
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
20 minutes
Modern Cathedral founded in 1976
5
Largo da Carioca
30 minutes
Considered the heart of the Center of Rio de Janeiro, it houses the Convent of Santo Antônio, whose chapel was inaugurated in 1622
6
Praca Tiradentes
30 minutes
Original 17th century square that houses centenary theaters and the Royal Portuguese Reading Office.
7
Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura
15 minutes
Library and cultural institution lusófona.
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