Portuguese Royal Family Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through time with this exploration of the Portuguese royal family in Rio de Janeiro, tracing their arrival in Brazil during the year 1808. An ideal opportunity for those passionate about history.

Tour Overview

At the designated time, we will collect you from your Rio de Janeiro hotel to initiate this historical tour centered around the Portuguese royal family.

Your first destination will be the very spot where the royal family first stepped foot in Brazil in the 19th century. Here, you’ll delve into intriguing narratives about the trials faced during their extensive voyage and the key events that led to Rio de Janeiro becoming the political capital of the Portuguese Empire.

Following this, a stroll along the former principal thoroughfare will reveal the residences of various court members of that era. You’ll uncover insights into the lavish lifestyles of the aristocrats, how their residences were designed to accommodate nobility, and some quirky yet entertaining traditions that characterized the time.

We will then proceed to visit the establishment that functioned as King João VI’s office, a site rich in historical resonance. Here, you will gain an understanding of the administrative processes of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarve, and reflect on the strategic importance Rio de Janeiro held during that epoch.

To complete this enriching experience, a visit to the National Historical Museum awaits. Within its walls, we will focus on artifacts directly associated with the Portuguese royal family, such as documents and furnishings that illuminate the customs and authority of the colonial and imperial eras.

Ultimately, we will transport you back to the original meeting point, concluding the tour after approximately 4 hours.

Pickup Information

Kindly note that this service includes pickup only from hotels situated in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro (including Ipanema, Leme, Copacabana, and Leblon).