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Half Day Portuguese Royal Family Tour in Rio

By RJ TOP TOUR EXPERIENCE
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $141 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour offers a peaceful and fascinating journey through the most important places connected to the presence of the Portuguese Royal Family in Rio de Janeiro. Beginning with pickup from your hotel, we head to the exact spot where the royal court arrived in Brazil in 1808. Along the way, you’ll hear curious stories and surprising details about the transfer of the Portuguese monarchy to the country, including anecdotes and little-known facts. Next, we walk through the former high street that housed several members of the court, revealing how they lived and how the residences were distributed among the aristocracy. We also visit the building that served as the Portuguese King's office, an important landmark of this historical period. To conclude, we explore the National Historical Museum, where a vast collection of artefacts showcases objects, documents, and items directly related to the Royal Family.

Activity location

  • National Museum of Brazil
    • Quinta da Boa Vista
    • 20940-040, Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • National Museum of Brazil
    • Quinta da Boa Vista
    • 20940-040, Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Half Day Portuguese Royal Family Tour in Rio

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
CA $140.98 x 2 AdultsCA $281.96
Total
Price is CA $281.96
Until Thu, Jun 18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer in/out
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tickets (to enter the Museu Histórico Nacional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meal
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Delays may occur due to traffic conditions.
  • ID or copy is mandatory, even for children.
  • The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure.
  • IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues.
  • Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
  • There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

Activity itinerary

National Museum of Brazil

  • 4h
The National Museum – UFRJ, located in the historic Quinta da Boa Vista, is one of the most important cultural and scientific symbols of Brazil. Founded in 1818 by King John VI, the museum was installed in the former Imperial Palace of São Cristóvão, the residence of the Portuguese royal family and later the Brazilian imperial family. Even after the 2018 fire, the site remains a landmark of resilience, memory, and rebirth. Today, visitors can explore the outdoor areas of Quinta da Boa Vista, a lush park with gardens, lakes, and historic structures that invite you to enjoy a peaceful walk full of history. The National Museum is undergoing reconstruction and revitalisation, featuring temporary exhibitions, educational activities, and projects that keep its scientific importance alive. Visiting this space is an opportunity to learn about Brazil’s history, appreciate national heritage, and witness the restoration of one of Latin America’s greatest museums.

Location

Activity location

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    National Museum of Brazil
    • Quinta da Boa Vista
    • 20940-040, Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    National Museum of Brazil
    • Quinta da Boa Vista
    • 20940-040, Imperial de São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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