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Tour Rio’s botanical garden and historic jockey club with a local guide

Art and culture
Art and culture

Visit two cultural landmarks; immerse yourself in Rio's past, nature, and architecture; and tuck into a traditional lunch

Location: Brazil

The experience:

Explore a lesser-known side of Rio with a guided walk through its lush botanical garden—Jardim Botânico—and historic jockey club with a local expert who’s lived there for decades, followed by a traditional lunch. You’ll dive into Rio’s imperial history, ecological innovations, and neoclassical architecture beginning at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, founded in 1808 by Dom João VI, where you’ll gain insight into the key role it played in reforesting Tijuca National Park, which helped to preserve the city’s water supply and natural beauty. Then, you’ll head to the Brazilian Jockey Club, a cultural and architectural landmark, where you’ll hear stories of Rio’s late-19th-century high society. You’ll conclude your tour with a hearty Carioca lunch and cold beer at a beloved neighbourhood restaurant in Gávea, known for its authentic atmosphere and local following. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders. 

Includes:

Explore lesser-known Rio de Janeiro landmarks on a guided tour with a local expert
Uncover the ecological and imperial legacy of Rio's botanical garden
Marvel at the distinct architecture of Jockey Club Brasileiro and dive into its high-society past
Indulge in a traditional Carioca lunch and cold beer at a popular restaurant in Gávea

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, daily from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Experience must be booked at least 2 days in advance
  • Experience is 3,5 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Meeting point: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico Rio de Janeiro
Art and culture

Visit two cultural landmarks; immerse yourself in Rio's past, nature, and architecture; and tuck into a traditional lunch

Location: Brazil

The experience:

Explore a lesser-known side of Rio with a guided walk through its lush botanical garden—Jardim Botânico—and historic jockey club with a local expert who’s lived there for decades, followed by a traditional lunch. You’ll dive into Rio’s imperial history, ecological innovations, and neoclassical architecture beginning at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, founded in 1808 by Dom João VI, where you’ll gain insight into the key role it played in reforesting Tijuca National Park, which helped to preserve the city’s water supply and natural beauty. Then, you’ll head to the Brazilian Jockey Club, a cultural and architectural landmark, where you’ll hear stories of Rio’s late-19th-century high society. You’ll conclude your tour with a hearty Carioca lunch and cold beer at a beloved neighbourhood restaurant in Gávea, known for its authentic atmosphere and local following. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders. 

Includes:

Explore lesser-known Rio de Janeiro landmarks on a guided tour with a local expert
Uncover the ecological and imperial legacy of Rio's botanical garden
Marvel at the distinct architecture of Jockey Club Brasileiro and dive into its high-society past
Indulge in a traditional Carioca lunch and cold beer at a popular restaurant in Gávea

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, daily from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Experience must be booked at least 2 days in advance
  • Experience is 3,5 hours
  • Experience is for a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 10 people
  • Meeting point: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico Rio de Janeiro

Where will you be?

Brasil

Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Nature and imperial history

Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden, founded in 1808, and discover its crucial role in the reforestation of Tijuca National Park, as well as its legacy in the city’s ecological history.

Architecture and society

Admire the neoclassical architecture of the Jockey Club Brasileiro while uncovering fascinating stories about Rio’s 19th-century high society in one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

Authentic local flavor

End the experience with a traditional Carioca lunch and an ice-cold beer at a neighborhood restaurant in Gávea, known for its cozy atmosphere and popularity among locals.
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