Rio Jewish Heritage Tour

Enjoy a group tour that highlights the Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro. Jewish presence started in Rio at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500's. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant. In the words of the great Brazilian historian Adolfo Varnhagen, "The Jews were the pioneers in the struggle for the Brazilian independence." On this tour, you will visit the main attractions of Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro with an expert guide. The tour begins with a visit to Itzhak Rabin Park, inaugurated by Lea, his wife, with privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf. You will also see Chaim Weitzman Square and a public school named after Anne Frank. Then, you will head to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. In Copacabana, you can see the "Clube Israelita Brasileiro" and Beth El Synagogue (external). In Leblon, you will see the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center(external). Its also possible to book an internal visit to some Synagogues. This tour is customizable and can be added to a full day tour visiting all the highlights of Rio like Corcovado and Sugar Loaf.