Rio de Janeiro National Fine Arts Museum (Museu Nacional de Belas Artes) Tours and Tickets

Visitors will travel back in time on this tour of downtown Rio. The tour will visit the cultural and historical highlights of Rio, including the Cinelandia Square which is home to many of the political buildings of Rio; and Praia Quinze de Novembro, a square in the historical centre of Rio and surrounded by many historically significant buildings.

Focus on the history of Brazil's political systems on this walking tour of Rio de Janeiro. This alternative tour delves deep into the political history of the huge country, including topic such as dictatorships, militarism, Getulio Vargas, Aterro do Flamengo, and others that typical tours don't talk about. This is the perfect option for history buffs or those who want to know the real story of Brazil's complicated history.

Walk through historical downtown Rio during this 4-hour tour with a local guide. Ride the subway downtown, like the 'cariocas', or Rio locals, do, then start your tour in Cinelandia Square. Visit important landmarks like the Opera House, the National Library, Tiradentes Palace and the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants. Listen as your guide shares information about the history, culture, art and architecture of the area while you walk. Enjoy personal attention and an intimate experience on this small-group tour.

Embark on a captivating self-guided walking tour through Rio de Janeiro with Context Travel expert and Brazil Cultural director, Javier Escudero. Beginning in Praça XV de Novembro, you'll unravel Brazil's history from colonial times to independence, exploring the Castelo District's architectural and societal evolution. Javier delves into Rio's growth, the Portuguese monarchy's influence, and the impact of slavery on its culture. Traverse streets walked by historical figures like Carmen Miranda, and visit landmarks like the Federal Justice Cultural Center. Gain insights into Rio's economic transformation and the fight to preserve African culture, and witness architectural metamorphosis. Optional visits to the Imperial Palace, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Museum of the Black People, and Confeitaria Colombo await those eager to deepen their understanding of Rio's profound transformation over the last 250 years. Admission to optional stops is not included in the tour price.

The historic center of Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by centuries-old roads and buildings that illustrate important passages in the history of Brazil from the imperial period to the republic. Visitors who walk along Avenida Rio Branco, pass through Largo da Carioca, Cinelândia, return and take the Ombudsman to Rua Primeiro de Março and explore many other paths, will find museums, cultural centers and public places where characters from Machado de Assis and they represented the meeting point of intellectuals until the middle of the 20th century.

Step back in time to the founding of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the colonial, imperial and republican periods while exploring the city. Discover history, art and curiosities with your art historian guide. Admire art and architecture, including museums, churches, plazas, and more, on this extensive walking tour.