RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Rio tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande for lagoon swims, Cataguases and Freguesia de Santana beaches, and a sea-view lunch.
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Full-day schooner cruise to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island: calm lagoon swims, snorkeling, four beach stops, and lunch, plus a marina fee.
“There is a very long bus ride to and from the boat, well over two hours each way. The snorkeling was pathetic. Only a few fish, no coral. The food on the second stop was poor quality and on the third and final stop there was only a beach and a church. Good fun on…”
Hike up Pedra do Telégrafo in Pedra Branca State Park, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha with big Rio views and guided pacing.
Full-day Tijuca Forest challenge hike near Rio: 10.4km of climbs, viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, and a small-group guide from $86.
Early Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf by cable car, plus Selarón, Lapa, and Rio’s downtown icons on a small-group full day.
“Our tour was small, only 8 of us. Worked very well. Very good guide. Great itinerary to avoid the crowds. Recommend.”
Full-day Angra dos Reis tour from Rio: Lagoa Azul, Ilha Grande beaches, boat time, and lunch at Praia de Japariz. Long day, great water.
“This was the worst tour I have EVER been on. It is 12am and we are still on the bus back to Rio. I would rate it a 0, but that is not an option so I give it a 1. I am about to crashout and honestly you could not pay me to ever…”
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 private 7-hour Rio highlights day with a local guide and driver, from Christ and Santa Teresa to Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf.
One day of Rio’s biggest hits: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã, the Cathedral, Carnival spots, plus Lapa’s color and aqueduct views, with lunch.
“Hello Ana!”
Full-day schooner cruise from Rio to Búzios with 3 swim stops, buffet lunch, and free time on Rua das Pedras.
One day, Rio highlights and photo stops: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Sambadrome, plus Lapa and Selarón tiles.
“Great tour. Well organized and smoothly done. I was late due to lack of communication. Tour guide was very patient though. May be a good idea for the tour guide to text people the day before to remind them of the pick up time as Viator instructions can sometimes be confusing. Really recommend this tour…”
Full-day boat tour from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with guided stops, lagoon swims, and a buffet lunch for $77.
A full-day Búzios catamaran trip from Rio with DJ music, multiple swim stops, buffet lunch, and free time for Rua das Pedras.
Private 8-hour Rio tour with hotel pickup for Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and Lapa, plus a bilingual guide and smart customization.
“Her name is Aline Scot Plavnik. She was very well spoken and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a private tour for us and we had many highlights already booked. Aline adapted to our needs easily and quickly while telling about things to see that we didn't know we should see, like the stairs and Santa Theresa.”
Full-day Rio tour: Sugarloaf cable car, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca rainforest, and optional Corcovado by van or train with Maracanã or Selarón.
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