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Plano Piloto self-guided walking tour

Brasília: The Heart of Brazilian Modernism

Explore the monumental heart of Brasília on this walking tour along the Eixo Monumental, where Oscar Niemeyer’s modernism meets Lucio Costa’s urban planning. You will see glass palaces, floating columns, and the monuments that transformed the cerrado into Brazil’s capital. A journey through iconic architecture and the political history that shaped the nation.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
94minutes
4.5 kmdistance
8stops
Audio guideFormat
Brasília: The Heart of Brazilian Modernism
Agência Brasília from Brasília, Brasil / CC BY 2.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Plano Piloto without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Brasília walking tour

Map for Brasília walking tour with 8 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Rodoviária do Plano Piloto, Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro, Cathedral of Brasília, Itamaraty Palace, and 4 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Rodoviária do Plano Piloto in Plano Piloto
    victoria.camara / CC BY 3.0

    1Rodoviária do Plano Piloto

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1960 · Wikidata

  2. Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro in Plano Piloto
    Luis Dantas / Public domain

    2Teatro Nacional Cláudio SantoroTheatre

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1966 · Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Style: modern architecture · Named after: Cláudio Santoro · Wikidata

  3. Cathedral of Brasília in Plano Piloto
    Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) / CC BY-SA 4.0

    3Cathedral of BrasíliaChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1970 · Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Style: modern architecture · Named after: Our Lady of Aparecida · Wikidata

  4. Itamaraty Palace in Plano Piloto
    Senado Federal / CC BY 2.0

    4Itamaraty Palace

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1962 · Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Style: modern architecture · Wikidata

  5. Palácio da Justiça in Plano Piloto
    marcelometal / CC BY-SA 2.0

    5Palácio da Justiça

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Wikidata

  6. Palácio do Planalto in Plano Piloto
    Michel Temer / CC BY 2.0

    6Palácio do Planalto

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1960 · Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Style: modern architecture · Wikidata

  7. Tancredo Neves Pantheon of Fatherland and Freedom in Plano Piloto
    Josue Marinho / CC BY 3.0

    7Tancredo Neves Pantheon of Fatherland and FreedomMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1986 · Architect: Oscar Niemeyer · Style: modern architecture · Named after: Tancredo Neves · Wikidata

  8. National Mast of Brasilia in Plano Piloto
    Agência Brasília from Brasília, Brasil / CC BY 2.0

    8National Mast of BrasiliaMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1972 · Architect: Sérgio Bernardes · Height: 100 m · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Plano Piloto — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Rodoviária do Plano Piloto, Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro, Cathedral of Brasília, Itamaraty Palace, Palácio da Justiça, Palácio do Planalto and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Rodoviária do Plano Piloto and ends at National Mast of Brasilia. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 94 minutes for 8 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.