Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Historic Downtown Rio de Janeiro On Foot

Grandiose Architecture and Cultural Treasures Explore the beautiful buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro, where colonial architecture meets modern skyscrapers. From the port, set out on foot for a guided walk through some of Rio’s cultural gems. Begin at Cais do Valongo, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most significant remaining vestige of the transatlantic slave trade in the Americas. Then, head to the Pedra do Sal, a symbolic place in Rio's African heritage and the birthplace of samba culture. Continue to the strikingly modern Museum of Tomorrow or Museu do Amanhã, where you will explore its thought-provoking exhibits on science, sustainability and the future of humanity. After time to browse the exhibits, proceed to the Monastery of São Bento, one of Rio's most historically significant churches. View its Baroque interior and enjoy time to reflect in its peaceful atmosphere, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may e