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15 Best Rio de Janeiro Tours & Day Trips

The best of the marvellous city.

The 15 standout tours and day trips around Rio de Janeiro. The experiences travellers still talk about long after the flight home.

15 Best Rio de Janeiro Tours & Day Trips

Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch - Hotel Pickup and the Tijuca Forest Run to Corcovado
Lunch Experiences, Rio City Sightseeing Tours, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews

Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

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1.Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

A full day loop through Rio’s icons: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral, and Sugarloaf with lunch included.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“JOAO & JULIO the guide & driver were excellent. I cannot say enough good about them. The lunch was okay but so crowded it was hard to eat when faced with limited time. The food was decent for sure. The pickup seemed endless. So the first 1 1/2 hours was spent on pickup at the…”

5,157 reviews8 hoursFrom $130by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Pick a Side: Best Views of Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf
Christ the Redeemer & Corcovado Tours, Rio De Janeiro, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Meeting Point and Van Ride: How the Tour Starts
Favela Tours, Guided, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch - Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer: Train vs Van and What to Watch For
BBQ, Christ the Redeemer & Corcovado Tours, Lunch Experiences, Rio De Janeiro, Santa Teresa, Lapa & Historic Rio Tours, Sugarloaf Mountain & Cable Car Tours, Tour Reviews

Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour - Meeting in Copacabana: how to find the start point fast
Favela Tours, Half-Day, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

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5.Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Walk Rocinha with local guides in 3 hours: respectful, safety-focused insights, community contribution, and Rio city views for $35.

★ 4.7

“Our tour of the Rocinha Favela today was an amazing experience. It felt safe and gave a true insight into life in the favelas; I was also much happier doing a walking tour rather than the ones on motorbikes so I’d definitely recommend this one. We also couldn’t have asked for a better guide -…”

2,272 reviews3 hoursFrom $35by LOCAL55 TRAVEL

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Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour - Pickup, bus time, and how the day really starts
Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Trips, Full-Day, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

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6.Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

From Rio, swim in Ilha Grande lagoons, hit quiet beaches, and enjoy a sea-view buffet lunch on a full-day Angra trip.

★ 4.6

“From Rio traveled via bus, than with boat visited number of beautiful beaches and locations where we were able to swim near the boat. Overall all views and activities gives really good vibes, which is definitely worth to try.”

1,673 reviews14 hoursFrom $77by RJ TURISMO

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Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema - Meet the Instructors and the Carnival Queen Vibe
Rio De Janeiro, Samba Shows & Dance Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

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7.Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

Learn beginner samba in Ipanema with Rio’s Carnival queen. Small group, clear steps, plus costume photos and lesson videos.

★ 4.9

“Gaby is an excellent, patient, and high energetic instructor. We had a lot of fun. Back step. Front step. Front step. It was a great introduction to samba and good 1 hr workout. Thank you for all the fun memories, photos, & videos.”

1,071 reviews1 hourFrom $25by samba fit

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour - Fortresses, Niterói, and Oscar Niemeyer’s Museum: what you see before the sun drops
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Rio De Janeiro, Sailing, Sunset Sailing & Guanabara Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

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8.Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

A 3-hour Rio sunset sail in Guanabara Bay with a small group, Caipirinhas, snacks, and big views from Marina da Glória.

★ 4.8

“Wonderful boat trip, Clarissa our guide was the most amazing host and she was so kind. She was always around to help us with anything we needed and was a great tour guide. I cannot recommend the tour and Clarissa enough !”

994 reviews3 hoursFrom $75by DDRio - Dream Destination Rio

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Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba - Av. Mem de Sá: your first stop and how the night gets going
Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Pub Crawls, Rio De Janeiro, Samba Shows & Dance Classes, Santa Teresa, Lapa & Historic Rio Tours, Tour Reviews

Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour - Christ the Redeemer: Ticket Included and Crowds Better Managed
Christ the Redeemer & Corcovado Tours, Rio De Janeiro, Santa Teresa, Lapa & Historic Rio Tours, Tijuca Forest & Jeep Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

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10.Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

7-hour Rio tour with early Christ the Redeemer, Parque Lage rainforest views, Centro landmarks, and Selaron Steps plus sunset option at Sugarloaf.

★ 4.7

“It was great specially our guide & driver both very punctual & great time management. All main hot spots were covered professionally. I recommend everyone to book with them. Rio is great to see with great people.”

857 reviews7 hoursFrom $68by LOCAL55 TRAVEL

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar - Getting On Board at Urca (and Finding the Right Dock)
Cruises & Boat Tours, Drinking Tours, Evening Experiences, Rio De Janeiro, Sailing, Sunset Sailing & Guanabara Bay Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

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11.Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

Enjoy a 3-hour sunset sail on Baía de Guanabara from Urca, with an open bar, snacks, and skyline views of Rio’s icons.

★ 4.9

“Loh was so knowledgeable and was able to answer so many questions! Gabriel was such a good safe driver! my partner was slightly nervous before but his safe driving soon re assured her. a truly incredible way to see Rio and how the two cities link together, I cannot recommend this activity enough”

785 reviews3 hoursFrom $57by Passeio de Veleiro no Rio

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Rio de Janeiro: Hang gliding adventure - Pedra da Gávea to São Conrado: what the flight route really gives you
Hang Gliding & Paragliding, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews

Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Adventure

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12.Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Adventure

Tandem hang gliding from Pedra Bonita above Rio’s coasts and bays, with safety-first coaching, sandy-beach landings, and recorded video.

★ 4.6

“Visited from Toronto, Canada This is a phenomenal experience to see the views from Rio and get your adrenaline rush! Tour is pretty well organized, especially if you do the pick up option. Only suggestion is to do the tour as soon as you can at 8am.”

760 reviews2 - 3 hoursFrom $229by Rio Hang Gliding

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - On the drive in: viewpoints, monkey waterfall, and the reforestation lesson
Guided, Rio De Janeiro, Tijuca Forest & Jeep Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

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13.Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

Open-top jeep + guided walk in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest. See waterfalls, monkeys, and views from Vista Chinesa in 4 hours.

★ 4.3

“We got to see the beautiful waterfalls, amazing view of Rio and some monkeys. We had Andre as our guide and he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and great with switching from English and Portuguese. Definitely worth booking!”

740 reviews4 hoursFrom $90by Gray Line Brazil

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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch - Getting from Rio: the 14-hour reality check (and how to handle it)
Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Rio De Janeiro, Tour Reviews

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

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14.From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

All-day schooner cruise from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with swim/snorkel stops, lunch, and hotel transfers.

★ 4.0

“Such an amazing experience! Our tour guide Leonardo was the best. He always made sure everyone was well looked after and took the time to translate everything in Spanish and English. The food was mediocre but it was a buffet which was great after a big day in the water. Such a perfect activity whether…”

737 reviews14 hoursFrom $63by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch - Morning pickup: the city drive that sets up your views later
BBQ, Christ the Redeemer & Corcovado Tours, Lunch Experiences, Rio De Janeiro, Skip the Line, Sugarloaf Mountain & Cable Car Tours, Tour Reviews

Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

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