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Manaus City Tour - The Highlighs of the Rubber Boom Time

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Manaus City Tour - The Highlighs of the Rubber Boom Time

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Manaus City Tour

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Welcome to Manaus, the main gateway to the Amazon rainforest and a city located in the middle of the jungle with an amazing and interesting history. In this half-day tour, you will see and learn about the rubber boom time, one of the most important economic cycles of the Amazon, and also visit some treasures left from that rich period when Manaus used to be called the Little Paris of the Tropics. In this, you will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. Tour available in the morning and afternoon. On Mondays will be only sightseeing tours.

Itinerary

  • Teatro Amazonas

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Located in the heart of Manaus, the Teatro Amazonas is a stunning Belle Époque opera house that was inaugurated in 1896, during the height of the rubber boom. Its dome, covered in 36,000 ceramic tiles painted in the colors of Brazil’s flag, crowns a building filled with European elegance from Murano chandeliers to jacaranda wood floors. It’s a must-see for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone enchanted by the arts in the heart of the rainforest. The tour includes a private indoor visitation at this magnificent building
  • Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Nestled along the Rio Negro in Manaus’s historic center, the Adolpho Lisboa Market is a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture, inaugurated in 1883 during the rubber boom. Designed with iron structures imported from Europe—some attributed to Gustave Eiffel—it offers a vibrant mix of Amazonian culture, flavors, and craftsmanship. Tourists can explore stalls filled with exotic fruits, medicinal herbs, fresh fish, and indigenous crafts, all while soaking in the market’s rich history and lively atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of the Amazon.
  • Palacio Rio Negro

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Built in 1903 by German rubber baron Waldemar Scholz, the Rio Negro Palace is a stunning example of Belle Époque architecture in downtown Manaus. Originally a private mansion, it became the official seat of the Amazonas government in 1918 and now serves as a cultural center and museum. You will explore elegant rooms filled with period furniture, art exhibits, and historical artifacts that tell the story of the Amazon’s rubber boom. Highlights include the grand staircase, imported iron sculptures, and lush gardens that connect to Jefferson Péres Park. Entry is free, and guided tours offer a deeper dive into the palace’s rich legacy and architectural beauty.
  • Parque Jeferson Peres

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Jefferson Peres is a new area recentrly built where used to be slams, nowadays is one of the best entertainment area of Manaus, we will pass by the place and do a short visit.
  • Museu da Cidade de Manaus

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    A place where you can see where the city has begun and today is one of the most interesting places in the town. In this area, you can see the various periods that Manaus passes through and the beauty of a historic place.
  • Museu da Cidade de Manaus

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Located in the heart of Manaus’s historic center, the Mirante Lúcia Almeida is a vibrant cultural and leisure complex offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Rio Negro and the iconic Meeting of the Waters. Inaugurated in April 2024, The Mirante is not just a viewpoint—it’s a celebration of Manaus’s identity, blending nature, history, and urban revitalization.
  • Monumento A Abertura Dos Portos

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Located in Largo de São Sebastião, in front of the iconic Amazon Theatre in Manaus, this neoclassical monument was inaugurated in 1900 to commemorate the 1866 opening of Amazonian ports to international trade. Designed by Italian artist Domenico de Angelis, it features allegorical sculptures representing the four continents—Asia, Africa, Europe, and America—each symbolized by a ship with a seated child. At the top stands Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, alongside a female figure representing the Amazon. The monument celebrates Manaus's historical role in global trade during the rubber boom era

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle: van or car
The Opera House tickets are included in this tour

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks, unless specified

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code is smart casual
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.

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