Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio
Overview
Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Roundtrip from main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme)
- Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers
- Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro . Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time. Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, & Leblon) Dates: See Availability Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema & Leblon) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Porto Maravilha (pass by)
Maua Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Orla Prefeito Luiz Paulo Conde (pass by)
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (pass by)
Travessa do Comercio (pass by)
Arco do Teles (pass by)
Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center (pass by)
Mestre Valentim Fountain (pass by)
Paco Imperial (pass by)
Confeitaria Colombo
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please inform your hotel to arrange your pickup
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Maximum group size is 19 people
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- Wear comfortable shoes for a walking tour
- Confeitaria Colombo is closed on Sundays
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Roundtrip from main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme).
- Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers.
- Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro.
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Roundtrip from main hotels in (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme)
- Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers
- Guided half-day walking tour in Downtown Rio de Janeiro
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Confeitaria Colombo)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please inform your hotel to arrange your pickup
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Maximum group size is 19 people
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from main hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- Wear comfortable shoes for a walking tour
- Confeitaria Colombo is closed on Sundays
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
