From Graffiti to History: Exploring Rio’s Street Art and Culture
From Graffiti to History: Exploring Rio’s Street Art and Culture
From Graffiti to History: Exploring Rio’s Street Art and Culture
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Explore Rio’s dynamic mix of street art, history, and culture in a journey that blends graffiti with the city’s most iconic landmarks. This tour goes beyond murals, connecting travelers to the stories that shaped Rio’s identity — from its Belle Époque splendor to its Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Embark on a 3-hour walking experience that begins in front of the Municipal Theater at Cinelândia, where Belle Époque architecture and cultural treasures set the stage. Continue to the world-famous Selarón Steps, a vibrant mosaic masterpiece by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.
From there, admire Eduardo Kobra’s monumental “Etnias” mural, once the world’s largest by a single artist. The tour then leads into Pequena África and Bafo da Prainha, areas filled with Afro-Brazilian history.
The journey concludes at Praça Mauá, a lively waterfront square home to the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum (MAR). Guests may choose to stay exploring or count on the guide’s help to return to their hotel.
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Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet the guide in front of the Municipal Theater, one of Rio’s most iconic Belle Époque landmarks. The surrounding Cinelândia square is filled with historic theaters and cultural buildings that showcase the city’s golden age.Cinelandia
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the “Brazilian Broadway” of the early 20th century, once home to glamorous theaters, cafés, and cinemas. This stop introduces the cultural life and architecture that shaped Rio’s bohemian identity.Escadaria Selaron
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWalk to the world-famous Selarón Steps, a colorful mosaic staircase created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. Each tile tells part of Rio’s multicultural story, making it one of the city’s most photographed attractions.Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra)
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeContinue to the port area to admire Eduardo Kobra’s monumental mural “Etnias,” created for the 2016 Olympic Games. At over 190 meters long, it portrays the faces of five indigenous people from different continents, symbolizing unity and diversity.Pequena África
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExplore Pequena África, a neighborhood rich in Afro-Brazilian heritage. Stop at Bafo da Prainha square, a lively area that preserves the cultural and bohemian spirit of Rio’s African roots.Maua Square
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe tour finishes around Praça Mauá, home to the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum (MAR). Guests may choose to stay and visit the museums or, if preferred, the guide will assist with directions for Uber or the subway to return to the hotel.
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