RIO DE JANEIRO
The best of the marvellous city.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences 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.
A full day loop through Rio’s icons: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral, and Sugarloaf with lunch included.
Most Popular“Katrin was wonderful to travel with. We ran late getting off our cruise ship, but she was able to accommodate us. It was a real joy!”
Rio highlights in one packed day: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Maracanã sights, and BBQ lunch with hotel pickup.
“Wonderful first full day in Rio. Our guide Lucia was amazing. We had our two kids (ages 8 and 5) with us and she was so wonderful with them. A great day seeing some of Rio’s most famous sights.”
All-day schooner cruise from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with swim/snorkel stops, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“We took a large van / bus from Rio to Ihla Grande and did a quick stop for snacks / bathroom break. Once we got on the boat, we did several stops on the boat to different beaches that were beautiful and were even able to snorkel with fishes. The boat served alcohol and we…”
Skip-the-line access pairs with Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and Christ Redeemer, plus optional barbecue lunch and hotel pickup in Rio.
“Our guide, Luis was a very nice person, spoke English very well. The pick-up was right on time. The lunch was an amazing one but for some reason, no drinks are included, not even water. The only downside was that the trip says its a train ride to the Christ The Redeemer but we were…”
Take a schooner boat day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for big-blue water, multiple swimming stops, snorkel rentals, and lunch.
“The boat ride to the various beaches was very enjoyable. The crew entertained us the whole day and kept us safe and informed. Everything from pick up to drop off at the hotel was well organised. The pick up was a bit delayed so some communication would have been appreciated. The advertised lunch was served…”
Petrópolis day trip from Rio de Janeiro: Imperial Palace, neo-gothic cathedral, Crystal Palace photos, optional lunch and Bohemia beer.
“The trip and the guide was good with a visit to the brewery as well. The only downside to the trip was the vehicle used was not braziling. Every time we stopped all the quests had to enter from the offside which is dangerous. The guide went the extra mile to answer all questions.”
Rio’s Icons in 8 hours: Christ the Redeemer and SugarLoaf tickets, lunch buffet, and hotel pickup with a multilingual guide in a small group.
“An excellent tour! Complete, with a perfect pace. Gustavo exceeded our expectations: he is documented, punctual, funny, has a lot of useful information and advice. There were no waiting times at the sights. We also had an additional stop, which we enjoyed. The meal was good, too. In the future, we will look for other…”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner ride, Blue Cave and Prainhas viewpoints, plus lunch. Long day, big ocean payoffs.
“Late pick, about an hour late. I was at the pickup at 7 am but we didn’t arrive to the boats until 12. I guess this is the norm. Also, my host was great but is constrained by how the company picks up guests. There should be 3 pick up points in town, rather than…”
Búzios boat trip from Rio with lunch, swimming stops, and time on Rua das Pedras for shops and bistros. 14 hours.
“Thanks Carla for your great heart and trying to keep the group together and happy.”
Full-day Rio trip to Angra dos Reis by boat and islands, with Lagoa Azul stops and lunch at Praia de Japariz for $40.
“Experiência péssima , não recomendo a ninguém ! Começámos o dia com uma recolha às 7h para só chegarmos a Angra dos Reis ao 12h tivemos cerca de 3h a recolher pessoas , informação que quando confrontamos a guia de seu nome Sandra ela disse que era assim, no entanto, em momento nenhum da reserva…”
Cruise Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória to Copacabana, with iconic views and an optional Brazilian barbecue lunch.
“Louis was a great guide. He turned up at the hotel exactly on time to accompany us on the boat trip which is highly recommended. Angela was the boat guide and spoke English very well.”
Spend a full day in Petrópolis from Rio: Imperial sights, Bohemia brewery tastings, and a lunch buffet on a guided group tour.
“This trip was definitely so.much more than we expected. Petropolos is located in the mountains in a beautiful quaint picturesque town the view there is absolutely gorgeous you feel you can walk out side road touch the clouds. Our driver was very nice, funny and attentive the always making us laugh and taking pictures of…”
Sail Angra dos Reis on a schooner with Lagoa Azul, Cataguás, and beaches plus a buffet lunch at Praia de Japariz.
“This was by far the worst guided tour we ever did. Not only was the boat loaded with close to 100 people (although the description said it would be max 45 people) but not one person from the staff spoke a single word of English although we specifically chose this tour because it was supposed…”
Petropolis from Rio in 10 hours: imperial landmarks, Imperial Museum tickets, and a Brazilian buffet lunch included with a guided day trip.
“Great way to get to know the imperial past of Brazil and to enjoy the beautiful mountain area. A nice way to spend a day near Rio”
A private 7-hour Big Five day in Rio with skip-the-line tickets, lunch in Santa Teresa, and smart stops beyond the usual views.
“Tavi fue un guía grandioso, puntual, agradable, siempre preocupado por hacer de nuestra estancia en Río de Janeiro única y perfecta. En un día logramos conocer las principales atracciones de Río y logró adaptarla a nuestras necesidades. Uno de los mejores tours que hemos realizado. Totalmente recomendado. No podrán no amar Río de Janeiro.”
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.
