Architecture Walking Tour

Brasília · 11 stops · ~14.4 km

A free self-guided walking tour of 11 architecturally notable buildings in Brasília. Allow approximately 7 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building. Export the route to Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation.

Stops
11
Distance
14.4 km
Est. Time
7h
Cost
Free
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1
Supreme Federal Court Palace

Supreme Federal Court Palace

Oscar Niemeyer · 1960

Building at Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília, Brazil.

-15.8022°, -47.8619°
2
Tancredo Neves Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom

Tancredo Neves Pantheon of the Fatherland and Freedom

Oscar Niemeyer · 1986

Cenotaph in Brasília.

-15.8016°, -47.8603°
3
Itamaraty Palace

Itamaraty Palace

Oscar Niemeyer · 1962

Office building in Brasília, Brazil.

-15.8010°, -47.8670°
4
Praça dos Três Poderes

Praça dos Três Poderes

Oscar Niemeyer

Central square in Brasília with the seats of the three government branches.

-15.8008°, -47.8613°
5
Brazilian National Congress

Brazilian National Congress

Oscar Niemeyer · 1826

National legislature of Brazil.

-15.7997°, -47.8642°
6
Palácio do Planalto

Palácio do Planalto

Oscar Niemeyer · 1960

Palace in Brasília, Brazil.

-15.7990°, -47.8608°
7
Cathedral of Brasília

Cathedral of Brasília

Oscar Niemeyer · 1970

Catholic church in Brasília, Brazil.

-15.7983°, -47.8756°
8
Palácio da Alvorada

Palácio da Alvorada

Oscar Niemeyer · 1958

Official residence of the Brazilian President.

-15.7928°, -47.8222°
9
Cláudio Santoro National Theater

Cláudio Santoro National Theater

Oscar Niemeyer · 1966

Theater in Brasília, Brazil.

-15.7921°, -47.8803°
10
Clube do Choro de Brasília

Clube do Choro de Brasília

Oscar Niemeyer

Cultural association in Brasília, Brazil.

-15.7892°, -47.8994°
11
JK Memorial

JK Memorial

Oscar Niemeyer

Museum, memorial, mausoleum in Eixo Monumental, Brasília.

-15.7844°, -47.9131°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Brasília architecture walking tour take?+

The self-guided walking tour covers approximately 14.4 km with 11 stops. Allow approximately 7 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building.

Is the Brasília architecture tour free?+

Yes, this is a completely free self-guided walking tour. You can view the route on the interactive map, export it to Google Maps for navigation, and explore at your own pace.

Do I need to book the Brasília architecture tour in advance?+

No booking is required — this is a self-guided tour that you can start at any time. All buildings can be viewed from the outside. For guided tours with expert commentary, we recommend checking GetYourGuide for local architecture tours.

What is the best time to do the Brasília architecture walking tour?+

Morning light (before 11am) is ideal for photography of building facades. Weekdays tend to be less crowded around commercial buildings. Allow a full half day for the complete tour.