2 Street Art Tours in Rio de Janeiro Worth Your Rio Days

1.Rio Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Spend about four hours tracing Rio’s street art and folk art with a local guide, from Copacabana to São João Batista Cemetery and Botafogo. Nina is known for connecting murals to their makers and to the city’s neighborhoods. The group is capped at 15, and the tour ends near a metro station.

“It was a great experience. Nina was a knowledgeable guide, very clear to understand, was a joy to be around, and showed us plenty of talented artwork. I would recommend this to anyone!”

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2.Rio Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68Best value

Join local guide Wellington for a private, three-hour walk through central Rio, from the Selarón Steps and Cinelândia to Porto Maravilha. Expect street art explained through the city’s history, politics, architecture and Afro-Brazilian culture, with metro and VLT rides along the way. The tour ends near the world’s largest graffiti mural.

“Wellington gave an outstanding tour. He clearly explained the significance of the graffiti murals and architectural elements.His tour was quite comprehensive and included many different neighborhoods and artistic styles. I really enjoyed my experience in “Little Africa”. He had extensive knowledge of the to social and political issues related to specific art pieces. Wellington speaks excellent English and even gave me a chance to practice my portuguese! I highly recommend Wellington’s tour to anyone interested in street art, architecture, murals and afro-Brazilian culture.”

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