National Theater & National Library Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer | 4 hours

4 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tickets to visit the National Theater and National Library
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Let us discover the secrets behind two cultural institutions of Brazil: The National Theater and the National Library. Located in Downtown Rio, these two landmarks are known for their imponent building, impressive architecture and the striking sculptures and designs inside them. Tickets for the National Theater cannot be bought in advance, so they are subject to availability at the time of your visit. Tour guide, entrance to the National Theater and the National Library and roundtrip transfer included.

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Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate per person. ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

If you do not provide us the pickup location at the time of booking and you do not inform us about it later, we will assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro

    Inaugurated in 1909, the National Theater is one of the most important theaters in Brazil. The National Theater – or Theatro Municipal, as we call it in Portuguese - has drawn the attention of international artists and important names from Brazilian culture, including dancers, musicians, and opera singers. Since the 1930s, the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro has maintained its artistic independence and is the only Brazilian institution to have its own choir, a symphony orchestra, and ballet company.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Biblioteca Nacional

    The biggest library in Latin America was founded in 1810 by D. João VI, the King of Portugal. The National Library – or Biblioteca Nacional, as we call it in Portuguese - has an archive of almost 9 million items with rare books, manuscripts, original letters written by Princess Isabel, the first newspapers printed in the country, and two copies of the precious Mainz Psalter Bible, printed in 1492. By law, a copy of every book published in Brazil must be held in the library. As the oldest cultural institution in the country, during your visit you see Brazil, quite literally, through the pages of history.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible, but not for all areas.
  • We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
  • Special events at the National Theater and National Library may affect the tour. We contact you in advance to advise you.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
  • Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

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Reviews

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A flair of 1900 Paris in Rio!!!!

Published on Feb, 2025

Don’t miss it! The National Library and the Municipal Theatre are both amazing! The Theatre is inspired by l’Opera Garnier de Paris. Both are lovely buildings from the early 1900, located on a square from the same era, it feels like you are in a Brazilian Paris! And the guide: she arrived at our hôtel 15-20 minutes ahead of meeting time and started right away to tell us about today’s tour what we would see and the history of Brasil, Rio and of the sites. She is fluent in French and English which was a plus!!! More over, she is passionate and she succeeds in transmitting her love for her country! Thank you Monica!

Great tour of Rio history

Published on Jan, 2025

We really enjoyed the tour. The guide had a big knowledge about the library, theater and Rio in general. All my recommendations.

Great experience with charming guide

Published on Apr, 2024

Enjoyed the information our guide had to share. She helped us to better understand Rio's history which enhanced our trip. The municipal theater is beautiful but the exhibits in the old library moved us the most.

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