Rio Colonial tour with Samba Experience and Lunch at ‘Confeitaria Colombo’

Highlights:

• Explore Rio’s historic centre, including Praça XV, Arco do Teles, Candelária Church, the Monastery of St. Benedict, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Visit the colourful Selarón Steps and experience the city’s vibrant artistic culture.
• Go behind the scenes at Samba City, try on Carnival costumes, enjoy a caipirinha, and join a percussion and dance workshop.

Uncover the many faces of Rio on a private walking tour blending history, culture, and celebration. Begin in the old city at Praça XV and the Arco do Teles, then stroll past colonial façades and step inside the gilded Rococo interior of Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores. Admire the neoclassical grandeur of Candelária Church and the historic Monastery of St. Benedict, dating back to 1590.

Contrast history with modern Rio at the Metropolitan Cathedral, a striking cylindrical structure illuminated by stained glass, before visiting the colourful Selarón Steps, a mosaic masterpiece and symbol of the city’s vibrant creativity.

In the afternoon, experience Rio’s musical heartbeat in the Gamboa district. Explore Samba City at the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio warehouse, see Carnival floats in progress, try on costumes, and enjoy a refreshing caipirinha. Finish the day with a percussion and dance workshop, learning Afro-Brazilian beats and Samba steps for a lively, unforgettable finale.

Please note: this tour is subject to a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. Rates are available on request for fewer than 4 passengers.

What's included

• Return transfers
• Caipirinha tasting
• Lunch
• Samba experience
• Private walking tour