RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 15 most popular city tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Backstage at Rio’s Samba City: tour Grande Rio’s costume and float workshops, try authentic costumes, learn samba, and end with caipirinhas.
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Private Rio tour with a guide and car pickup. Customize your day from Copacabana to viewpoints, plus optional paid entrances.
Half-day Rio tour with hotel pickup, Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer views, Tijuca Forest ride, Maracanã walk, Sambadrome and Selarón Steps.
Petrópolis Imperial City day trip from Rio: palace, cathedral, royal jewels, German-style architecture and optional beer tastings.
A 2-hour hop-on hop-off bus in Rio that links Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Lapa, and Christ the Redeemer with guide talk and onboard music.
Explore Petrópolis from Rio on a guided day trip with Imperial sights, lunch buffet, and Bohemia brewery visit with 3 beer tastings.
“When we made the reservation, there were at least two pick-up options right next to our hotel in Leblon (a very popular location). But after the purchase, we were told the nearest pick-up point was actually 2.2 km away, and at a very early hour in the morning. This wouldn’t have been a problem if…”
A private 3-hour Centro walking tour through Rio’s key landmarks, from the Opera House to Paço Imperial, with flexible history stops.
“Amazing, friendly and very informative walk around the historical center of Rio! 5 / 5 stars! Thank you!”
A full-day Rio highlights tour packing Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, lunch, and classic downtown photo stops into one guided 9-hour run.
“It is a shame that I have to give them one star at all. Be warned this is advertised as a city tour with several stops. Once in the bus you will notice 19 seats for customers. 7 of them you can’t see out the window. The last two rows are above the windows and…”
A 4-hour Old Rio walking tour with hotel pickup: São Bento, Paço Imperial, Candelária, Mauá Square Olympic legacy, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
“We had arranged to be picked up at our hotel and André arrived on time. He was very attentive and knowledgable. When I mentioned that there were a few places I planned to visit after the tour, he added them to the tour! We were delighted with his willingness to spend as much time (or…”
Rio in 5 hours by train and bus—Corcovado to Christ, Selarón Steps, Sambódromo views, Maracanã, and Cathedral.
Private bilingual Rio transfer with name-sign pickup, flight tracking, and a comfortable ride to your hotel or next stop, up to 3 people.
“Communicated well via WhatsApp for pickup and reasonably priced for trip from airport.”
A 5-hour Rio city highlights tour by small van: Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Santa Teresa, Selarón steps, plus views and cathedral insights.
“Fantastic city tour; our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and gave us the background on each of the locations we went to. In spite of the long line ups at various locations Alex managed to get us through with a minimum of delay. He took very good care of us as we are both seniors.”
A small-group 5-hour Rio tour combining Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Stairs, the Sambadrome, Tijuca Forest, and Maracanã.
“Unfortunately disappointing.”
Tour Petrópolis from Rio for imperial sights, museum time, photo stops, and a free buffet lunch. Smooth transfer, long but worthwhile.
“A well-organized full-day tour of Petropolis with a professional and friendly team. Great sights, smooth transportation, and an informative guide. Highly recommended.”
See Rio’s top icons in one day: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable car, Maracanã area, Carnival sites, Cathedral, Selarón steps, plus lunch.
“It was an awesome experience with Carolina! Timing at each site was just nice. She was knowledgeable and friendly. Well recommended!”
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