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Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Overview

Duration

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro, presented by expert tour guides.

If possible, besides the attractions listed we will also plan to visit, in Copacabana, the Beth El Synagogue and Clube Israelita Brasileiro, where they keep a comunity farmacy to help the ones in need.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yaacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, per client request.

Note: Visits to synagogues depend on availability on the day. If there is an internal event, we will not be able to enter.

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. May be operated by a multi-lingual guide. Please dress appropriately. Kosher lunch is available upon previous request

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off. Professional guide. Transport by air-conditioned minivan / car

What's not included

Food and drinks. Gratuities. Ticket entrance at the Jewish Museum is USD 2.00 per person . Ticket entrance at Grand Synagogue as a “Tzedakah” is USD 5.00 per person

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Carioca Tropical Tour Operator

Meeting Point

Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 9:00am, and goes till 9:30am.
Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon.