Colonial Rio Tour
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Have fun in the “Historical Walking Tour” admiring the rich history and beautiful buildings of this marvelous city, while getting in close touch with the people's daily life and the thumbing atmosphere of Rio's center.
Walking through the oldest streets of Rio's center you will learn about the attractions of the Colonial and Belle Epoch like the Candelaria church, the Imperial Palace and the Viennese style Café Colombo.
This will allow you a real understanding and appreciation of the many different puzzling facets of modern Rio.
The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded by the Portuguese and remained primarily a colonial capital until 1808. To avoid a conflict with Napoleon, the Portuguese royal family moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1808, which thus, became the only European capital outside of the old continent. Since that moment, the Portuguese created an Empire in the tropics until the independence from Portugal was declared, and finally, the monarchy overthrown and the republic proclaimed.
Historical Walking Tour and Santa Teresa
The “Historical Walking Tour” can be complemented with a visit to the picturesque neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Riding an old tram you will pass over “Arcos da Lapa”, an 18th century aqueduct, and then continue onto the Santa Teresa hill. You will enjoy a breathtaking view over Rio's center and bay. The tour will finish with what “National Geographic” proclaimed as the world’s biggest sculpture made by a single person: Selaron’s famous staircase.
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