Public tours
Visiting the Itamaraty Palace
The civic-educational visits to the Itamaraty Palace take place from Tuesday to Sunday and are conducted exclusively by educators designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE).
Regular visits occur in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French or English, at previously scheduled times.
Previously confirmed visits may be canceled or subject to changes in the itinerary at any time, due to unforeseen circumstances, the MRE’s official agenda or security issues. We will try to notify these occurrences as soon as possible.
Scheduling and accreditation
Appointments are scheduled exclusively through the Bookings system, at least 24 hours before the scheduled visit. Each visitor must be registered individually.
Click here to schedule a visit.
The applicant will receive a booking confirmation by e-mail. Your appointment will only be confirmed after receiving this message.
To schedule school visits, click here.
We reccomend arriving 15 minutes in advance to complete accreditation.
At the time of accreditation, visitors aged 13 or over must present an official identification document with a photo.
Visits in other languages may only be carried out in previously scheduled small groups, conducted by the regular MRE’s educators, with the assistance of a translator provided and paid for by the interested group. Click here to schedule a visit in other languages with translation.
Group size
Regular groups may have up to 25 people, and 35 people in case of school groups. If your group has over 25 people, you must schedule separate visits, subject to schedule availability.
Dress code
On working days (Monday to Friday, except holidays): visitors will not be allowed to enter the MRE premises barefoot and/or wearing any of the following: flip-flops, tank tops, crop tops, low-cut tops, short (above the knee) garments like shorts, skirts and dresses, ripped pants, high slit bottoms, hats, caps or unusual clothing.
The above restrictions do not apply to children under 12 years of age, nor to school groups wearing uniforms.
Indigenous and/or foreign visitors are permitted to wear traditional clothing during the visit. Carrying weapons is prohibited under any circumstances.
Security
Visitors will be subject to MRE security protocols. Non-compliance may result in the visitor being denied entry or escorted off premises.
The MRE does not have storage lockers. Entry will not be permitted with:
a) large bags or backpacks, as well as suitcases of any size;
b) backpacks being carried on the back (they must be placed forward);
c) food or beverages (including water bottles);
d) selfie sticks, tripods or similar equipment.
Visitors must follow the routes indicated by the MRE’s team and must stay with their group at all times.
The Itamaraty presents a collection in use, often without protective elements for the artworks, and spaces not adapted to the movement of young children, with a significant risk of accidents. Adults must exercise constant and close surveillance over children.
Visitors are not allowed to:
a) Touch any artwork or object of historical value, except the only interactive artwork (Ponto de Encontro, by Mary Vieira, located on the ground floor);
b) Step on historical rugs;
c) Litter;
d) Smoke;
e) Answer or place phone or video calls. Cellphones must be turned off or be put in silent mode;
f) Speak loudly.
Photography and filming
Visitors may take photographs or record the visit, except in the places and situations indicated by the mediator as inappropriate.
The use of flash or any other artificial lighting device is strictly prohibited.
Professional filming or photography is not permitted during the visit.
Location and access
Link to location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9oSLG3GLEvg5MEJA
Access to the visit is via the West entrance of the Itamaraty Palace (see map below), in front of the Ministry of Health. On GPS or ride-hailing apps, visitors should mark Ministry of Health – Building G.
