Travel back in time and learn about Manaus' rubber boom on this insightful walking tour. With a local guide, visit a number of iconic landmarks as you explore the city and uncover the history of its rubber boom as well as the impact on indigenous people.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5.5 hours
- Starting times 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel lobby at the agreed time.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Walk through the oldest streets of Manaus and see the beautiful 19th century architecture
- Marvel at the opulence of the Amazon Theater, a UNESCO site in the middle of the jungle
- Ride a water taxi to see the site of former rubber plantations and learn about the lives of workers
Full description
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel or cruise ship and heads to the first stop of the day, Old Manuas. The area has been restored by the government to bring the buildings, streets, and square back to life as they would have been in the 19th century. Enjoy an insightful walk around the area, learn about what life would have been like during the rubber boom, and admire the eclectic array of architecture.
Next, visit the famous Amazon Theater, a UNESCO World Heritage Location which is over 120-years-old. The theater provides the perfect portrayal of how much wealth and power the rubber barons would have had during the time of the boom. Continue the tour to a nearby mansion built by a German rubber baron which ended up being the Governor’s Office for many years after.
Later, soak up scenic views on a boat ride towards the film set of a movie which recreated the scenes of latex tapping in the jungle during the boom. On the boat ride, learn more about the rubber boom which attracted wealthy Europeans to the area, as well as the unfortunate times of the workers who came hoping for a better life, but instead became slaves.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Mineral water
- All entrance fees
- Bilingual guide
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Know before you go
- Parts of this tour may not be easily accessible to wheelchair users
- If you are coming on a cruise ship, you can enjoy a special starting time exclusive to your group; just get in touch with the local partner and let them know what time you plan to start
