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Visit a traditional Brazilian churrascaria

We’ll take you on a journey through Brazilian culture, with a visit to a churrascaria, a traditional Brazilian barbecue where meat is cooked in churrasco style. We’ll have churrascaria dinners while enjoying folkloric performances of Samba and Tango, and we’ll even learn how to make the perfect caipirinha.

Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car

Board a cable car and take to the clouds, as you glide up Sugarloaf Mountain. This monumental mountain is one of the most famous peaks of Rio de Janeiro, towering 396 metres over the harbor, and you’ll make it to the top for spectacular views over the bay and city.

See how the country prepares for the annual Rio Carnival

When you join our Brazil group tours, you’ll dive into culture with a visit to a local Samba school. Discover how the school prepares for the pageantry of the annual Rio Carnival, see the colorful costumes and feel the rhythms of Samba as you experience an exciting dance lesson.

Take a walking tour around Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a gorgeous hillside district, built around a convent during the 16th century. It was once home to upper-class residents, although it’s now the home of artists with many galleries and museums. We’ll show you around the beautiful architecture, bohemian atmosphere and sweeping views of the city below.

Visit one of Rio de Janeiro's hillside favelas

Join our Local Specialists on a journey into Rocinha, one of the hillside favelas of Rio de Janeiro. You’ll see the daily lifestyles of the locals of Rocinha, visit a community school, and you’ll also have the chance to interact with locals and gain a deeper understanding of Brazilian culture.

Our top 5 things to do in Brazil

Our Brazil tour packages soak up the monumental sights of Sugarloaf Mountain, and also delve deeper into Brazilian culture with visits to a churrascaria, Samba school and a hillside favela.

Rio de Janeiro

Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã)

Housed in an incredible futuristic building, the Museum of Tomorrow shares a glimpse of life in the future. The museum displays digital ideas rather than objects, and predicts the future based on social, environmental and economic factors. You can spend hours exploring interactive experiments and exhibitions on a sustainable future.

Rio Art Museum

The Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) tells the history of Rio de Janeiro through art. You’ll find traditional and contemporary Brazilian works of art, including paintings, photographs and sculptures. The museum is housed in a striking building, with a wavy roof canopy that appears to float above the building.

Museum of Modern Art

Located in Sao Paulo, the Museum of Modern Art (MASP) has one of the best collections of European art in Latin America, with artworks by Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, Botticelli, Picasso and Renoir. The museum building is also a fantastic piece of architecture, perched on large pillars.

Best museums in Brazil

See the country’s top museums on our Brazil vacations tours, from a collection of Brazilian art to a digital insight into the future.

The Brigadeiro is a popular Brazilian dessert made from a mix of condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter, shaped into small balls and showered in chocolate sprinkles. It’s named after Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, a Brazilian war hero, and can be found in bakeries across the country.

Coxinhas are the quintessential snack of Brazil. These beloved deep-fried treats are made from breaded and fried dough filled with potato and chicken, and shaped in a triangular cone. You can find these everywhere, from street stalls to lavish restaurants.

Beijinho de Coco

The coconut version of the brigadeiro, Beijinho de Coco are one of the most favorite desserts in Brazil. They’re made from condensed milk, coconut milk, butter, covered with sugar or grated coconut. They’re a classic treat at birthday parties and you can find them in bakeries all over Brazil.

Best food in Brazil

Our group tours in Brazil will introduce you to the delicious Brazilian cuisine, from deep-fried chicken croquettes to sweet desserts sprinkled with chocolate and coconut.

What to pack for Brazil

Portuguese phrasebook

Unlike the majority of Latin America, the official language of Brazil is Portuguese. Learning a few phrases is always appreciated and will help you connect with the locals.

Brazil is famed for its golden coastline and has some of the world’s best beaches. Pack a swimsuit to soak up the sun and the dazzling waters.

Sunglasses and sunscreen

As one of the sunniest destinations in the world, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential items in Brazil. Be sure to pack UV-protected sunglasses and SPF 30 sunscreen or higher.

Adaptor plug

In Brazil the standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the power plugs and sockets are of type N. The standard frequency is 60 Hz.

Versatile shoes

You’ll need to pack shoes that can take you from exploring hillside favelas and traversing jungles, to dancing the Samba in Rio de Janeiro.

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Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

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About brasilia.

Brasília is the capital of Brazil and is designed and build within 4 years. Urban planner Lucio Costa, architect Oscar Niemeyer and landscape architect Burle Marx, commissioned by President Juscelino Kubitschek, created the inland capital of Brasília, which was inaugurated on April 21st, 1960. Seen from above, Brasília looks like an aeroplane or a bow and arrow.

Because of its unique design and the architecture Brasília is under protection of the UNESCO s World Heritage. The architecture must truly be seen to be believed. Buildings like the Alvorada Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral or the National Congress are of an unusual but harmonious design.

Facts about Brasilia

• With over 2.5 million inhabitants, Brasília is the fourth most populous city in Brazil.
• Brasília is one of the units of the Federal District, which, recall, is divided into administrative regions (which is equivalent to counties). The best-known administrative regions are: Gama, Planaltina , Wansbeck, Ceilândia , Sobradinho and Paranoá.
• Brasilia hosts 124 foreign embassies.
• Brasilienses are also often called by the nickname candangos.
• The inauguration of the new capital was hailed by then- Pope John XXIII through the radio.
• In its early days, Brasilia attracted scores of tourists who come by bus from various parts of the country, wanted to meet the new capital.
• The architectural designs of Oscar Niemeyer attract thousands of tourists to the capital each year.
• Data for the year 2000 indicated that more than half the population of Brasília was formed by immigrants, most brasilienses were not born there.
• Between the sister cities of Brasilia are Washington (United States) , Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lisbon (Portugal), Doha (Qatar), Rome (Italy), Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile), Sydney (Australia) and Berlin (Germany).
• The Pilot Plan of Brasilia was next to Olinda and Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• Brasilia is located 1,000 meters above sea level, on a flat region known as Planalto Central.
• The Esplanade of Ministries consists of 17 buildings.
• The Cathedral of Brasilia, the main Catholic church is called, in fact, Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida.

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Tours in brasília, from utopia to reality.

Brasilia  is known worldwide for having applied the principles established in the Athens letter of 1933 and which have brought the urban thinking of the 1950s . In this architecture tour in Brasilia you will discover the amazing art , design and architecture this city has to offer.

Its construction began in 1956 , based on the urban project of the architect and urbanist Lucio Costa , known as “ Plano Piloto “. The layout of the city resembles the shape of an airplane , with a main body and two side wings with superblocks (superquadras). It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 , being the only city built in the 20th century that has received this honor. The main architectural works of the city have been developed by the internationally known architect Oscar Niemeyer , and are the most iconic of modern Brazilian architecture .

Enjoy our tours in Brasilia  focused on architecture and urbanism , perfect for architecture lovers, experts and professionals but also for groups and student trips .

Enjoy with Artchitectours guided tours around the world , accompanied by one of our professional architects-guides who will be with you throughout the route. Our itineraries , personalized tours and guided tours of architecture and design are meticulously planned to adapt to each group in particular, from the assignment of the appropriate architect-guide, to the rest stops, the type of transport, and more.

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Comments from our clients.

Hoy hicimos nuestro tour de Brasilia con Gabriel. Nos gustó mucho, aprendimos muchas cosas y seguramente vemos a la ciudad de Brasilia con otros ojos después de este tour. Un saludo y muchas gracias!

Just wanted to let you know we had the most amazing day today with our guide in Brasilia– it far exceeded our expectations. Regards Steph

Everything worked out fine. The tour was excellent thank you and Gabriel was first class. He gave us a lovely mixture of architecture, planning, politics and everyday living. We could not have wished for a better guide. Thanks very much for arranging it. We have just arrived in Rio to continue our holiday. Regards Barbara and Roger

Por fin estoy de vuelta a la vida cotidiana de Nueva York. El viaje se me alargo un poco debido a la tormenta de nieve, y cancelaron mi vuelo de Atlanta a Nueva York, por lo cual acabe en Florida por dos dias antes de regresar. Queria darte mil gracias no solo por organizar mi primera mañana con Lucas, sino también por ocuparte de hacerme todas las reservas a los distintos edificios governamentales. Brasilia no me ha decepcionado, ha sido un viaje estupendo! Lucas fue un guia genial, muy dinámico y atento y con muy buena información no solo sobre la arquitectura, sino también de otras cosas que hacer en la ciudad. Tras el tour, me mando por email una buena lista con sus recomendaciones, basadas en las conversaciones que habíamos tenido. Una vez mas queria agradecerte toda tu ayuda que me ha hecho sentir totalmente integrada en Brasilia. Abrazos, Carmen

Thank you very much for the great images! I can use them for my presentation to the office. I also intend to write a report on our website but that will take some time as I will have to make up for the worktime I “lost” om my trip. The day after our excursion i rented a car and went to the University as you advised and I think it was great! I also saw the cultural centre near the bridge (from a Bank?), severel Quadras in the north, went over the bridge, saw Some cul the sac Housing on the other side of the bridge, tried to swim near some clubs near the other bridge, went back to the quadra you showed me, tried to get in the theater but this was closed,  went up tv tower and to a fair behind it. A busy day. Thank for your your nice tour and great company, All the best.

Dear friends, Gabriel was a superb guide: knowledgeable,  friendly, and very willing to adapt the itinerary to meet our interests. We left a recommendation for your company and Gabriel with the concierge at the hotel where we stayed, which was designed by Niemeyer and is often used by architects. Best, Rebecca

Hi Artchitectours team! I’m in São Paulo now, but my stay in Brasilia was fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about the guide; he was the most lovely, knowledgeable, accommodating guide I could have asked for.  We had a great time and I will be sure to recommend you and your company to anyone traveling here. What other  cities/countries do you operate in? Anyway, thank you for facilitating.  It was well worth it. My best, Martin

I thought the tour was great! I learned a loooot and Lucas was very nice. He showed me around the most important parts of the city and also adjusted the tour to my needs in terms of the topics discussed. I really enjoyed and I am happy that I did the tour! Best Vanessa

It was a great tour- we learned a lot and saw a great deal. Lucas was a good guide and spoke very good English. Many thanks, Ronald

I had the most memorable day in Brasilia. Gabriel is the best. I enjoyed every minute with him. So glad I found Architectours. Thank you so much.

Everything went very well. We went on Thursday for the Itamaraty tour which was great. The interior is spectacular. I’m glad that we didnt miss seeing that. Lucas was a wonderful guide on Friday. He had a unique perspective since he lived in one of the supercuadras as a child. His English is excellent. We had a great time. Thank you.

Our last posts in our Brasília Blog

RESTORATION OF OSCAR NIEMEYER’S TEA HOUSE

By Artchitectours | 2019-07-29T15:54:25+02:00 July 29th, 2019 | Categories: Brasília | Comments Off on RESTORATION OF OSCAR NIEMEYER’S TEA HOUSE

Originally meant for a place of meeting and rest, the Tea House designed by Oscar Niemeyer at Praça dos tres poderes Square was one of the busiest points in Brasilia in the '70s and [...]

SUPPLIES STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT FACILITY BY ELCIO GOMES SILVA + VALÉRIO AUGUSTO SOARES DE MEDEIROS

By Artchitectours | 2019-07-08T17:15:39+02:00 July 2nd, 2019 | Categories: Brasília | Comments Off on SUPPLIES STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT FACILITY BY ELCIO GOMES SILVA + VALÉRIO AUGUSTO SOARES DE MEDEIROS

As part of the actions focused on the rearranging of spaces in the main complex of the Brazilian parliament, the building for the Supplies and Management Facility for the Chamber of Deputies was constructed [...]

ADUnB CULTURAL CENTER IN BRASÍLIA

By Artchitectours | 2019-06-03T13:47:25+02:00 June 3rd, 2019 | Categories: Blog , Brasília | 0 Comments

The ADUnB Cultural Center - Association of Teachers of the University of Brasilia - was the result of a request for proposals for professors of the FAU / UnB and other architects who worked [...]

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