Into the Imperial and Colonial Rio de Janeiro

Discover history, culture, curiosities through a private walk, focusing on you. The tour is in 1 lenguage. Please ask me in wich lenguage is going to be before doing the reservation.

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese.

4.98 out of 5 stars, from 176 reviews

, December 2025

I recently did the Imperial and Colonial Rio de Janeiro experience with Samuel, and it was absolutely outstanding. Sam is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the city’s history. He guided us through key landmarks, historic monasteries, beautiful churches, and important colonial buildings, each stop brought the story of Rio to life in a way I’ve never experienced before. This was one of the best experiences I had in Rio, and a perfect way to close out my time in the city. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to understand the real historic heart of Rio de Janeiro. Thank you, Sam!

Eric

Dominican Republic

, November 2025

If you’re a history buff and coming to Rio, Sam offers an impressively in depth tour of colonial architecture and history in Rio, visiting a lot of spots that sadly feel tourists make it to when they visit the city. There is a ton of information that can lead you to further explore the history of the city and it’s great opportunity to understand how the center has changed so much historically. Sam was also super friendly and can offer so many tips for other spots within the city!

Kyle

New York, NY

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Where we’ll meet

Praça Floriano Peixoto, em frente ao Thatro Municipal

Rio de Janeiro, 20031-050, Brazil

About me

With 8 years of experience in tourism, 6 of which are on this platform, I have been a professional tour guide certified by Cadastur since 2020. I am a passionate explorer of Rio de Janeiro, where I have lived since 2010. I share the stories and curiosities with you from a new perspective, focusing on your interests and questions.

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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests aged 2 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.

What to bring

Comfortable Shoes, Bottle of Water, Comfortable Clothes, Sunblock, Avoid wear expensive watches, Umbrella in case of raining

Accessibility

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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