Art and culture activities in Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area

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Hunt for vintage fashion at Praça XV market

You never know what you’ll find at Praça XV, a shopping fair and market in the center of downtown Rio that is buzzing with youthful, creative energy. I’ll guide you to one-of-a-kind style and vintage pieces—and help you make them your own. • Our walk will take us to some of my favorite spots, where I’ll help you discover distinctive clothing, jewelry, accessories, records, and furniture. • As we walk, I’ll provide tips along the way, helping you curate your own stylish, sustainable wardrobe by mixing and matching vintage pieces with modern ones. • Our walk concludes with an exclusive visit to Centro Cultural Lado B, a contemporary art gallery and event space that showcases some of Rio’s most exciting new talent. You’ll leave with a head full of aesthetic inspiration—and maybe a few new favorite pieces to call your own.

Shop for the perfect bikini with a Brazilian stylist

Style meets the spirit of Rio when you join me, a fashion stylist for a personalized shopping session in the iconic Ipanema neighborhood. I’ll guide you through choosing the perfect bikini that reflects your unique personality while embracing the city’s laid-back yet glamorous vibe. • Meet at Rio’s famous FARM store, where I’ll get to know your personal taste and style preferences before curating our shopping route. • Visit a handpicked selection of local boutiques that showcase the best of Rio’s fashion. I’ll advise you on finding pieces that suit your personality and local beach culture. (Note: Price of bikinis not included.) • Flaunt your new look in a personalized photoshoot—styled by me—on the stunning Ipanema Beach. From discovering your perfect bikini to capturing breathtaking photos by the ocean, you’ll leave this 2-hour, 40-minute experience with memories of a truly Carioca adventure.

Use plants to craft prints with a top photographer

Transform your images using native Brazilian plants in a hands-on creative workshop. Arrive at the studio Enjoy herbal tea and learn about my studio in Santa Teresa. Learn the background Discuss Afro-Brazilian traditions that inspire this process. Print with plants Use herbal emulsions and leaves to create botanical prints. Dry and share work Finish your prints and wrap up your creations to take home. Get some tips Find out about places to explore in Santa Teresa.

Learn the secrets of Rio's world-famous staircase

Discover the Selarón Steps with the museologist who catalogued its 4,994 ceramic elements. Make your climb Discover the 94 tile murals and their hidden meanings. Meet Selarón Learn about the steps' artist and my preservation project. Top it off Leave with group photos and tips to explore more. Stroll to the steps Explore Rio's urban history and the road to preservation.

Discover vegetarian cuisine with a renowned chef

Take a sensory journey through plant-based dishes with chef Roberta Ciasca in Rio. Meet at Brota Chat about my journey as a chef and hear our itinerary. Taste exclusive menu Engage in a mindful tasting experience of vegetarian dishes. Play guessing game Try to name dish ingredients and learn about their origins. Take home a keepsake Receive tips and pairings as well as a recipe.

Rocinha Favela Tour Rio De Janeiro

Come see and experience the largest and most beautiful Favela in Rio, Rocinha!! I am a local resident of Favela Rocinha, was born here and know pretty much everyone; this is my home and I love this place! I want to introduce you to some of the sights, sounds, smells, and culture of this amazing Favela. I'll accompany you to some breathtaking viewpoints and also take you down the curvy streets to experience a bit of life in Rocinha. Don't worry... Rocinha is very safe and I will guide you down the safest streets and neighborhoods. I'll take you by local shops and markets to experience what life is really like in Rocinha. The price of the tour includes monetary contribution to the local community.

Get to know Rio main attractions

In this experience, we will pick you up from your home* and take you to get to know the most important points of the city. We will begin immediately by visiting Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), to avoid queues and take the best photos; then the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, an artistic area with its exclusive tram and then the Selarón Staircase, one of Rio's most famous sights. From there we will go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, a unique building in downtown Rio. Afterwards, we visited Maracana Stadium from outside. We stop for lunch** * right after. After lunch we go to visit the Parque Lage. Parque Lage is a historic and cultural park located at the base of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. While it is an independent site with its own history and attractions, Parque Lage is part of the Tijuca National Park, a vast protected area that includes one of the world’s largest urban rainforests. At the end you have two options: we can take you back home or drop you off at Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) (ticket not included), where you can take a cable car up to the top of this magnificent hill. *Pick up and drop off in some areas of Rio's south zone. If you are in another region, such as Leblon and Barra da Tijuca, we will arrange a meeting point. ***Lunch is not included in the price. *** Sugar Loaf Ticket is not included *** Bring some insect repellent

Sunset Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro

The tour starts in the middle of the afternoon at the pier in Urca near Bar urca. We will sail by the Fortress of São João, Fortress Laje, and Fortress Santa Cruz, and close to the Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. There will be one stop point at Adão e Eva beach or Praia Vermelha, perfect for picture taking, and if you are interested in swimming! Then we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and sail back with the amazing sunset view on the horizon. There are gorgeous views of Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer throughout the ride, as they are central to the scenery of Rio's coast. The tour finishes after the sunset to make the most of this amazing view of the city. Other things to note You must bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit, and flip-flops.

Christ, Sugarloaf and Rio Highlights Tour

I'll show you the best perspectives and twists of the main sites of Rio. Both Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain (Tickets NOT included) have some particular tricks to be uncovered! The famous and colorful Selaron Steps are also included. If you have a short stay, I'll show you all the must-see. If you have more time, I'll add all the best tips for your post tour and remaining trip. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as we'll walk some steps during the day. We'll visit local places and shops for you to try some of the locals' fave. Come prepared for some great fun! As we visit both of the main attractions of Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain complex and Christ the Redeemer (Tickets not included) the order of the visits might change depending on the logistics of the day. The guide will decide which one will be best to go first for the day.

Favela Walking Tour

***OUR TOUR IS IMPACTFUL*** (ALL guides local from the community) We fund social projects + 1 Million reais brought into Vidigal. 25% INVESTED in the comunidade! No other agency does so! + 3 Full hours (indepth conversation) Vidigal - Known for its culture in art, funk, and film, it has become an iconic place in Cidade Maravilhosa. Starting with an exciting **MOTO TAXI** ride up the Favela. From here, we visit the ecological park, an oasis within the Favela. Built mainly from recycled materials with some truly special views of the south zone! Afterwards, we will go throughout the alleys of (25/14) called "Becos," where you will walk the surrounding areas home to a majority of locals. Meet and converse with residents and have the chance to better understand their lifestyle and the Favela. This part is extremely important and humbling as it's something you couldn't do without a guide. The locals here work hard on the beaches and streets. Cleaning the city and recycling. In restaurants as cooks and bartenders. Even drivers and couriers. People who usually visit the Favela just come for views and the clubs at the top. (even with a guide). These clubs have nothing to do with the Favela and its reality. Furthermore, a lot of culture, i.e., Sambas and choreography of funk to a lot of Art and Food are from the communities of Rio! Dont just book randomly, book ethically!

Rocinha Favela Walking Tour With a Local Guide

I am a resident of Rocinha since I was born and a professional tour guide. The tour price includes a financial contribution to the local community. Come and be a part of this chain of goodness. Meet ROCINHA, the largest favela in Latin America! Cultural exchanges are developed on the tour, linking memory and history, leisure, art and culture. We believe that it is necessary to value tourism in favela, to help generate employability and local economic growth. The experience is unique, relaxed, original and professional with the aim of cultural exchange. The walk lasts an average of 3:00 (three hours). At the scheduled time, we will have 15 minutes of maximum tolerance to start the tour; Comfortable clothes, wearing sneakers (except skirt and dress); * Other observations: Bring extra money to: 1-When starting our experience we will take a local transp.ort (mototáxi) to get to the first stop of the community (small cash on hand). R$ 10.00real 2-If you want to eat something during the experience. 3-We will pass the local souvenir. (There accepts cash and credit card)

Boat trip at sunset, sunset saling rio de janeiro

Come and see up close, or rather, from the sea, the most admirable postcards of Rio de Janeiro! We will start the tour by boarding guests at the agreed location - Urca, Marina da Glória or Niterói. From there, we set sail towards the most famous sights that we can access through Guanabara Bay - Museu do Amanhã, Sugar Loaf, Santa Cruz Fortress, Lage Fort and Museum of Contemporary Art. We will also learn a little about the operation of the candles, life on board a sailboat and, to finish the tour, a delicious homemade snack will be offered, with fruits, juices, sandwich and coffee, while enjoying the sunset of a privileged place, which is the sea! Welcome!