Step into Rio's most significant public libraries and uncover their rich histories.
Rio de Janeiro, · Landmarks
Private groups welcome
Free cancellation
Listing highlights
Around 2 hr 30 min
Hosted in English, Portuguese
What’s included
Attraction tickets
What you’ll do
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 150 ratings
4.97, · 150 ratings
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Jay
New York, United States
, · 2 weeks ago
Aline was wonderful and kind! Very knowledgeable of Brazil history and architecture. And she knows where to find the best coffee in Rio! Would definitely recommend, especially for history lovers
Giullia
Brazil
, · August 2026
Lorena was an excellent host, explaining the whole context of the libraries we visited and the surrounding area as well.
Her presence on the tour was essential for understanding the significance of these libraries.
I highly recommend the tour
Patrick
Maryland, United States
, · August 2026
Had a lovely time on this tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone with a passing interest in libraries or books.
Paulo
Los Angeles, CA
, · August 2026
Very fun and very cool places and great guide.
Karina
State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
, · August 2026
Getting to know Rio's libraries with Lola is an excellent opportunity to visit beautiful places and learn details about Brazil's history explained in a light and contextualized way. I loved the tour and the coffee break! In addition, Lola also gave me valuable tips on how to enjoy Rio. It was excellent and I recommend it.
Eva
Guatemala
, · June 2026
The guide was very friendly, the tour is well designed, my family and I had a very pleasant experience walking around the Center and getting to see not only the libraries but also passing by many historical buildings. Highly recommended 🫶🏻
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Starbucks
Rio de Janeiro, 20031-050, Brazil
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Meet the hosts
Host
Host
I hold a post-graduate degree in cultural heritage and a civil engineering degree. Rio de Janeiro is my home and largest study lab. I love sharing my passion for architecture, coffee, and the city with guests.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What’s included
The host will provide attraction tickets.
What’s not included
Guests are responsible for food, drinks, and transportation.
Accessibility
Step-free bathroom available, Entrances wider than 32 inches, Mainly flat or leveled ground, No extreme sensory stimuli Learn more
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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The world's most beautiful libraries
4.97 · 150 reviews
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Free cancellation
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What you’ll do
Meet at Cinelândia
Meet in front of Starbucks near the Rua do Passeio exit.
Discuss history
Learn about changes in Rio’s architecture and geography.
Browse 60,000 books
Walk in the National Library, built in the early 1900s.
Stroll downtown
Explore historical book shops and local architecture.
View historic office
See the 1880 Royal Portuguese Office and its 350,000 books.
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 150 ratings
4.97, · 150 ratings
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Jay
New York, United States
, · 2 weeks ago
Aline was wonderful and kind! Very knowledgeable of Brazil history and architecture. And she knows where to find the best coffee in Rio! Would definitely recommend, especially for history lovers
Giullia
Brazil
, · August 2026
Lorena was an excellent host, explaining the whole context of the libraries we visited and the surrounding area as well.
Her presence on the tour was essential for understanding the significance of these libraries.
I highly recommend the tour
Patrick
Maryland, United States
, · August 2026
Had a lovely time on this tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone with a passing interest in libraries or books.
Paulo
Los Angeles, CA
, · August 2026
Very fun and very cool places and great guide.
Karina
State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
, · August 2026
Getting to know Rio's libraries with Lola is an excellent opportunity to visit beautiful places and learn details about Brazil's history explained in a light and contextualized way. I loved the tour and the coffee break! In addition, Lola also gave me valuable tips on how to enjoy Rio. It was excellent and I recommend it.
Eva
Guatemala
, · June 2026
The guide was very friendly, the tour is well designed, my family and I had a very pleasant experience walking around the Center and getting to see not only the libraries but also passing by many historical buildings. Highly recommended 🫶🏻
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Meet the hosts
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I hold a post-graduate degree in cultural heritage and a civil engineering degree. Rio de Janeiro is my home and largest study lab. I love sharing my passion for architecture, coffee, and the city with guests.
Message hosts
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
The world's most beautiful libraries
Step into Rio's most significant public libraries and uncover their rich histories.