On this tour, you'll discover the legacy of Rio 2016 in the Olympic Boulevard and the famous scientific exhibition of the Museum of Tomorrow, the most visited in Brazil.
Olympic Boulevard + Museum of Tomorrow Tour
After picking you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro we'll go to the Valongo Wharf area on a minibus. Did you know that between 1850 and 1920, the area became known as 'Little Africa' because it was occupied by emancipated slaves from many different nations? This cultural melting pot is expressed on the nearby Etnias Mural, created by the artist Eduardo Kobra to reflect the multiculturalism in the country. It's the largest graffiti mural in the world measuring 560 feet and even holds a Guinness World Record.
We'll continue with the tour towards Mauá Square and Olympic Boulevard, where we'll discover intriguing facts about the legacy of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. On the same boulevard, there is a modern building designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava: the Museum of Tomorrow. To learn all about some of the surprising theories about our planet and solar system we'll visit the permanent exhibition.
Close to the Museum of Tomorrow is the San Benito Monastery. Inside we'll admire the different Mannerist-style works of art, which will allow us to understand Rio's colonial heritage. The history is further reflected at the next stop: 15th November Square. Did you know that this day is special for Brazilians as it was the day the Republic was declared?
Finally, we'll go to one of the most renowned coffee shops in Rio, the legendary Confeitaria Colombo. This establishment (closed on Sundays) stands out for its Art Nouveau decoration.
After 4 hours of touring, we'll head back to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup in the following tourist areas of Rio de Janeiro:
- Between 7 and 8 am: west Rio (Barra da Tijuca). Drop-off will be at 2 pm.
- Between 8:10 and 8:55 am: south Rio (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon). For these areas, drop-off will be at 1 pm.
When making your reservation, please let us know from which of the two areas you'd like us to pick you up. Regardless of the option chosen, after pickup at the respective hotels, the tour will start at 9 am. Please note that pickup from hostels and apartments is not included.
Changes to the itinerary
The Confeitaria Colombo is closed on Sundays. Therefore, if your tour is on that day, we will not visit this place.
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