Parque Lage, Botanical Garden and Jockey Club

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel and drive towards Parque Lage, a charming public park located next to Corcovado Hill. Visit the listed palace and take photos next to the pool (swimming forbidden). Take a break for a delicious snack (optional, not included) at the Plage Café or explore the palace’s shop. Then go to the Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful and well preserved green areas in the city. Watch from up close Rio de Janeiro’s biodiversity, walk by the bicentennial imperial palm trees while discovering the incredible places of the area. Then, head to the Jockey Club Brasileiro/Hipódromo da Gávea and discover a beautiful location with imposing architecture and privileged location, the Jockey Club is open to the public and offers the possibility to watch horse races for free. If time is available, try your luck by playing a bet (minimum value R$ 2 - optional, not included) and feel the excitement of attending the live horse race.

What’s included?

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Professional Tourism Guide with live commentary in Portuguese, English and Spanish

  • Entrance to the Botanical Garden

  • Round-trip transportation from Rio's South Zone (Botafogo, Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon)

  • Entry/Admission - Botanical Garden

  • Food or Drinks

  • Horse racing bets

  • Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

C2Rio Tours & Travel

About operator:

C2Rio Tours & Travel is a sightseeing tour operator specialized in regular and private city tours and transfers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We provide our passengers an unforgettable experience with guided tours in English, Spanish, and Portuguese - other languages upon request. Quality and technology are the company’s core values. The team’s long experience in the tourism, travel, and IT businesses offer the best practices in the industry with a startup approach. Our tours are published by the most renowned online travel agencies.

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