Rio de Janeiro Audio Tour: Journey Through Rio's Icons

Above photo: Wilfredor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro, skyscrapers cast shadows over secrets buried since the city’s boldest revolutions. The walls of Centro hide stories far stranger than samba or carnival—each street corner crackles with history waiting to be uncovered.

Take this self-guided audio tour and unlock a side of Rio most visitors never see. Trace paths from monumental icons like Petrobras and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics to the modernist marvel of Gustavo Capanema Palace, listening as echoes of lost rebellions, government cover-ups, and vanished visionaries come alive.

Which secret meeting nearly toppled a regime inside these silent chambers? What bizarre artifact vanished from the halls of power one stormy night? Whose footsteps haunt the palace’s concrete corridors at midnight?

Move between steel and stone, feeling tension and triumph pulse beneath your feet. This journey remakes city streets into a living stage where drama and discovery unfold with every step.

Unlock the doors. Let Rio’s hidden history lead you forward.

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• Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.3 km (2.0 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 33min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Royal Portuguese Reading Room, only a 16 minute walk from Central do Brasil Train Station
  
• Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Cathedral of Saint Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics
  

Experience the charm of Centro like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Centro's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Rio de Janeiro on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 👑  Royal Portuguese Reading Room (3min)
• 📍  Teatro João Caetano (4min)
• ⛪  Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (4min)
• 🗼  Ventura Corporate Towers (3min)
• ⛪  Cathedral of Saint Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro (2min)
• 📍  Petrobras (2min)
• 🎨  11th arrondissement of the Littoral Department (4min)
• 📍  Theatro Municipal (Rio de Janeiro) (2min)
• 📚  National Library of Brazil (3min)
• 🎨  Museu Nacional de Belas Artes (2min)
• 🏰  Gustavo Capanema Palace (4min)
• 📍  Edifício Santos Dumont (3min)
• 🏫  Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Wilfredor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Henrique Liberal, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Mike Peel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Stegop, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Phil Whitehouse, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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