In a nutshell

Strolling through the old center of Rio de Janeiro enables you to discover everything about this city. Follow your guide to the Monastery of St Benedict and the Church of Candelária, get your fill of history at the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center and the Imperial Palace, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and taste a typical local snack. Rio will hold no more secrets for you.

Main stops

Monastery of St. Benedict
Church of Candelária: external visit
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
Imperial Palace (external visit), XV de Novembro square, Arco do Teles
Walk along rua Gonçalves Dias and typical sweet or savory snack of your choice
Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião
Return on tram

The programme

On this stroll through the oldest neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, look around yourself and take in the amazing history of the city.
And off we go! Your guide will lead you past Olympic Boulevard, with the 190 meter mural by Eduardo Kobra.
From the present to the past, the Monastery of St Benedict will leave you open mouthed: the interior is simply stunning, with carved wood covered in gold.
seduced by this wonder, you will arrive at the Church of Candelária: it owes its name to a ship that sank in a storm. Here, you'll stop outside: don't forget to take a photo!
And then, two more places you can't miss: The “Banco do Brasil” Cultural Center and the Imperial Palace, which you can see from the XV de Novembro square. You'll also walk under the Arco do Teles: that's the beauty of being on foot.
In rua Gonçalves Dias, a snack is compulsory: sweet or savory?
“Coxinhas” are a little like Italian arancini, or savory rice balls, while the “brigadeiro” is for chocolate lovers.
It's almost time to return to the present, and to the ship, but first stop off at the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião. Now, hop on the tram and say goodbye to Rio!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
Wear suitable clothing for the places of worship you will be visiting.