RIO DE JANEIRO
The best of the marvellous city.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
From Rio, swim in Ilha Grande lagoons, hit quiet beaches, and enjoy a sea-view buffet lunch on a full-day Angra trip.
Most Popular“Our guide Marcelo was really friendly and helpful. The whole tour was really nice. Nature was really beautiful, and boat tour was pleasant. It was worth it, would recommend.”
A long, scenic Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis by schooner: multiple calm beach swims, Caribbean-like lagoons, and lunch included.
“We ended up not going on this tour after the operator (less than 24 hours before the tour and after the cancellation period had passed) unilaterally changed the pickup place and then repeatedly insulted us for not agreeing to the new pick up location. We also were informed at the last minute that the included…”
Steep hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, early enough to dodge photo lines, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha with a great guide.
“Yeah, the trip was really fun and productive. Erick was a great guide and photographer. I would recommend him and his friend to anyone who wishes to visit this amazing hike early in the morning. Thank you”
Hard 10.4km Tijuca rainforest hike in Rio with Taquara Hill views, caves, coffee-farm ruins, waterfall shower, and a small-group guide.
“A private hike through the rainforest with an excellent guide. Gustavo started with a fascinating introduction, sharing insightful perspectives on Brazil’s history as well as its political and geographical background. The hike itself was amazing, and it was clear how much effort and passion Gustavo put into it! Obrigado”
Early Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable car, and a full run through downtown Rio with Selarón Steps and Lapa.
“A great trip - and our guide, Kikko, was fantastic.”
Full-day Rio trip to Angra dos Reis by boat and islands, with Lagoa Azul stops and lunch at Praia de Japariz for $40.
“This is a long day. I got picked up at 7:30am and didn’t arrive back to my hotel until 10pm. You spend about 5 hours round trip driving to the location. Then when you get on the boat you are on it for about 5 hours. While on the boat you are with 200 other…”
Full-day Rio loop to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with lunch buffet and photo stops at Selarón and the Cathedral.
“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…”
Private 7-hour Rio highlights with hotel pickup, rainforest train to Christ, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, Cathedral, and Sugarloaf cable car.
“Having Patricia as our guide made our tour so enjoyable and easy from pick up at our hotel to every attraction point. She brought us to great spots with spectacular views, explained the history about each attraction. Great tour, tour guide and driver.”
See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã, Selarón Steps, and more in one shared Rio day with lunch and key ticketed entrances.
“Our guide Louis was very competent with good knowledge of the history of the city. He shared a lot of interesting facts about Rio de Janeiro with us. His English is excellent and we felt very comfortable with his guidance. He answered all our questions.”
Cruise Búzios beaches on a schooner from Rio, enjoy three swim stops and all-you-can-eat lunch, plus Rua das Pedras free time.
“Non appoggiatevi a questo tour! Non è mai arrivato nessuno a prenderci. Poco professionali.”
Full-day Rio tour with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf cable car, downtown cathedral, Maracanã and samba stops, plus Lapa and Selarón steps, lunch included.
“I got the tour guide "Mar". She was very friendly, active, very good English speaking. She gave us sufficient time at each attraction and recommend best spot for the photo at each place.”
Full-day boat tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: clear-water beaches, coral reefs, guided stops, lunch, and sea views.
“Muy buena actividad. Tuvimos un muy buen guia. Estaba preocupado por nosotros todo el tiempo. En el bus que ibamos tuvo un problema pero rapidamente nuestro guia solucionó el problema y la actividad se hizo a tiempo.”
Rio to Búzios by catamaran with DJ, swim stops, and buffet lunch, plus Bardot Promenade and Rua das Pedras in one day.
“Estuvimos esperando dos horas y cancelaron de la nada”
Private 8-hour Rio tour for up to 3: early Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Lapa, hotel pickup, bilingual guide, flexible stops.
“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 highlights with cable car views at Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, lunch, and optional Maracanã and Selarón Steps.
“Top! including the delicious lunch we did at the churrascaría.”
From Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car to the beaches, the rainforest and the Lapa nights, every way to spend a day in the Cidade Maravilhosa.
