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.
Most Popular
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.
“It was good and informative. But very long. Took 2 hours to do pick up and get on the road. After that it was fine.”
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.
“Long day but worth it. Our guide had lots of information to share. We were a group of 20. The only downside was that sitting in the very back of the bus we couldn’t really see any of the scenery and had a hard time hearing the guide.”
A 4-hour Old Rio walking tour with hotel pickup: São Bento, Paço Imperial, Candelária, Mauá Square Olympic legacy, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
“Highlights include Benedictine Chapel with amazing art work and the beautiful Portuguese Library both in down town.”
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.
“Cezar was great!! He was on-time, friendly, and got us there safe. I would totally use this service again!!!”
A 5-hour Rio city highlights tour by small van: Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Santa Teresa, Selarón steps, plus views and cathedral insights.
“Booked this due to 11:30 start but was moved to 10am which was at least still later than other tours. Had a great day seeing the sights and time for a wonderful lunch in Santa Teresa. We learnt a lot and got some great pictures taken for us at the key sights which was a…”
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!”
From Corcovado to Copacabana, and every way to see the city in between.
