- Duration
- 4 hours
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro
- Rio Highlights- Full-day to Christ the Redeemer statue and surrounding national park, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, then Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset.
- Paraty- Half Day or Full Day history tour around the historic center of this UNESCO Heritage Site.
- São Paulo- Half Day history tour around the historic center.
Something Else in Mind?
- How many hours would you like the walk to be?
- What are your main goals?
- Which sites and venues would you like to prioritize? Do you want to just pass by or explore inside as well?
- Do you have any mobility concerns? We can arrange car services and special access as part of the customization.
- Describe your group.
FAQ

Carlos is an urban planning and policy researcher at the Federal University, and an assistant professor at the Rural Federal University, both in Rio de Janeiro. He has an MA in juridical science with an emphasis on South American politics and fundamental rights. His main fields of interest are urban/regional planning and policies, architecture, and Brazilian history. He is a native of the northeastern city of Fortaleza, the region of the first modern-age settlements in Brazil. This area has a diverse culture and is the birthplace of many influential Brazilians who have shaped the city, thus giving Carlos the perfect background with which to introduce travelers to Rio's rich history.

Beth is Brazilian and a true 'Carioca da Gema,' or one who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Although she has lived in other places both in Brazil and abroad, Rio has always been her hometown. One of her favourite hobbies is walking around the city, noticing its physical changes and the new ways of life with them. She holds a degree in Brazilian history, and writes fiction. She has published a short-stories e-book entitled Sexta-feira, and is about to finish writing a novel. She has developed a love of different cultures, histories, and ways of life. Beth enjoys showing travelers Rio's living style and history, as well as its beautiful and unique natural landscapes.

Rafael's passion for history and travel is so significant that he decided to pursue a career path that would allow him to follow these passions. In 2007, Rafael traveled to the United State for a leadership training program, an immersive experience that created a vibrant cultural exchange with other students from 23 different countries. He went on to university to formally study tourism and later trained as a flight attendant. Upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, Rafael delved deeper into discovering the history of the Brazil focusing especially on its 19th century identity.
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