Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Marvels

fran Undurraga

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and explore hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1Bridges, Culture, and History

$ 2

This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé

18th-century Catholic church, site of coronations & weddings, with rococo-style gilded carvings.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Parks and Divine Architecture

$ 2

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Monastery, Palaces, and Contemporary Art

$20

$ 2

Church built in the 1600s, with ornate 18th-century gilded carvings lining its nave & chapels.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Royal residence dating to 1754 that's now a cultural center with contemporary-art exhibits & events.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Government office building known for its distinct modernist architecture & Brazilian murals.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

60 - 72 min

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Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Museums and National Library

$18

$ 2

Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

19 - 23 min

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Regal national library holding a vast & historic collection of rare books, photography & maps.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Ruins, Arches, and Modern Art

$15

Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Day 6Parks and Forts

$13

$ 2

Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

69 - 83 min

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Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 7Nature's Majesty at Tijuca National Park

$13

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 8Royalty and the Iconic Christ the Redeemer

$66

$ 2

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$66

Day 9Theatrical Grandeur and Sunset Bliss

$25

$ 2

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

27 - 33 min

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Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 10Gardens, Mansions, and Panoramic Views

$56

$ 4

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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19 - 23 min

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Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $242 In total

Activities & Food:$225

Transport:$17