RIO DE JANEIRO
The best of the marvellous city.
The 15 most popular guided tours and experiences in Rio de Janeiro, from Corcovado and Sugarloaf to favela walks, sunset sails and the Tijuca rainforest.
Walk Rocinha with a local guide, learn daily life up close, and get a safer, respectful Rio perspective from a small-group tour.
Most Popular“Ray was a really nice guide and it was a really cool and interesting experience:)”
Walk Rocinha with local guides in 3 hours: respectful, safety-focused insights, community contribution, and Rio city views for $35.
“If you go to Rio you have to do this tour it’s a great insight into life here and we felt safer with our guide than we had at times on Copacabana beach ! We had wellington as the guide and he was brilliant !”
From Rio, swim in Ilha Grande lagoons, hit quiet beaches, and enjoy a sea-view buffet lunch on a full-day Angra trip.
“We enjoyed it very much, English was good and everything went smoothly , best experience I would recommend!”
A 3-hour Rio sunset sail in Guanabara Bay with a small group, Caipirinhas, snacks, and big views from Marina da Glória.
“Very nice and beautiful the service outstanding and safe trip”
7-hour Rio tour with early Christ the Redeemer, Parque Lage rainforest views, Centro landmarks, and Selaron Steps plus sunset option at Sugarloaf.
“The day trip was great, if you have limited time in Rio it is a good opportunity to visit as much as possible, in addition they can drop you off at the Sugar loaf at the end so you have enough time to also do that. A big thank you to Edmundo, our guide. He…”
Enjoy a 3-hour sunset sail on Baía de Guanabara from Urca, with an open bar, snacks, and skyline views of Rio’s icons.
“It was organized very well. Bia, Sig, Carlos and Taís were wonderful host!”
Open-top jeep + guided walk in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest. See waterfalls, monkeys, and views from Vista Chinesa in 4 hours.
“Guide was amazing- very knowledgeable would recommend for a quick day excursion”
Ride an open-top Jeep into Tijuca Rain Forest, hike to Cachoeira dos Macacos, and enjoy classic viewpoints like Vista Chinesa and Emperor’s Table.
“Wonderful experience and amazing tour guide. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone seeking an adventure”
A short helicopter hop over Rio with standout views of Christ the Redeemer, beaches, and Sugarloaf. Shared flights, 20–25 minutes.
“100000% percent recommend this, it is well worth the money. I still think it’s a 10/10 experience but I think next time I will go with the doors closed as the wind can cause some discomfort but overall one of the best things I’ve ever done!”
Go backstage at Rio’s City of Samba with Grande Rio. See float building, try costumes, learn samba steps, and finish with a caipirinha.
“Tour was great. Would definitely do it again. It’s nice to understand more about samba culture and see the floats in person and up close.”
Guided 9-hour Rio tour covering Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, cathedral, Maracanã, Selarón Steps, plus a buffet lunch.
“It was a well organised trip, including all of the main things that a visitor should see. The tour guide Marco was very friendly and helpful. Totally recommend!”
Walk Santa Marta with a local guide in Rio. See Michael Jackson Square, views, samba, football, and community projects for $28.
“The favela is quite small but very beautiful! Our guide was so nice and she explained all what we need and she answered all our questions. Nice to meet her and the favela is nice! Have to so it!”
A long, scenic Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis by schooner: multiple calm beach swims, Caribbean-like lagoons, and lunch included.
“Ana was our tour guide and honestly other than telling us in the morning which bus to get on, we didn’t hear anything else from her. We did seek her out near the end of the tour to ask what was happening when the boat pulled up to a beach for about 10 minutes and…”
Steep hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, early enough to dodge photo lines, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha with a great guide.
“Great Hike, it’s not easy….but it’s not too difficult….its a very good hike that will challenge you….but….the view….it’s unbelievable!!! A absolute must do in Rio…host was excellent Dayvison!!”
5-hour Rio tour with Corcovado views and the Sugarloaf cable car. Small group, hotel pickup, tickets included. See Christ and Rio.
“Great tour operator! Knows multiple languages! 5 stars!”
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.
