Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Our tourist guide will pick you up at your hotel or a matched location and transport you in one of our vehicles to the Dona Marta community where you will be welcomed by our local guide. As you travel all the paths of this famous community you will have the opportunity to know all the historical, cultural, administrative and daily curiosities of its residents. In addition to many photos, you will have the opportunity to get to know where the footage of the video clip “they don’t care about us” by the King of Pop Michael Jackson was made. It will be a unique opportunity to talk to locals, kill curiosities and visit some of the social projects of this community. This mediated visit has an interpreter guide in the following languages: English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. For more comfort during the experience we suggest wearing comfortable clothes but closed shoes. Activity not recommended for people under 10 years old and people with mobility restrictions.

Get an overview of Rio's top attractions during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, visit the most famous beaches, travel through the Tijuca Forest and see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Stroll along the bohemian Lapa neighborhood and snap an astonishing photos on Selaron staircase before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views over the city.

Conquering the skies and having the world at your feet is certainly an emotion that must be experienced in complete safety. With a mix of adrenaline and a lot of freedom, it will make your life an unforgettable and magical moment. The only necessary prerequisites are: courage and the desire to live intensely. Paragliding is done in a simple and safe way where you have total integration with nature, and without the aid of any engine, making the flight as free as possible! * All equipment used is new and checked periodically. * We work with a team of professional pilots, all with over 20 years of experience and duly qualified (ABVL), to provide a smooth flight in complete safety. * Go Pro quality photos and videos.

Our mission is to reach the top of the highest mountain in Vidigal, the big brother among the 2 brothers. We go up on foot through the real labyrinth that is the Vidigal favela, which is undoubtedly the most immersive and culturally shocking way to do it. Favelas are unique places, that are sort of like a ghetto or slum. Let's get an idea of ​​how is the daily life of the residents, discover bars, parks and typical Brazilian street food. So you will also get exposed to a side of Brazil not many tourists see. Arriving at the entrance to the trail, it takes another 50 minutes way up, now in the middle of nature and with several lookouts that provide beautiful views of the city, the sea, beaches, and forests, in addition to having a true cabin with a Rocinha view. (largest favela in Latin America). Upon reaching the top, the view is simply cinematic. The way back is also an exciting motorcycle adventure at good speed through the alleys. Please note that is it forbidden to take photos and videos in Vidigal. This is why you will not find it here. So this tour is halfway secret. If you want to know what Vidigal is like, please contact us to book this tour. We climb/hike mountains daily: 2 brothers Christ Gavea Rock Sugar Loaf

Get to know this piece of Lisbon in Brazil! This is a tour focused only in Santa Teresa, the perfect half day private tour in Rio to visit the best this picturesque neighborhood has to offer! Santa Teresa is a bucolic neighborhood of Rio, known for its trolley, castles, art galleries and historical colonial houses, Selaron Stairs and the Ruins Park. Our itinerary: - Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone of Rio). - Santa Teresa Trolley - Walking tour around the area. - Church Paroquia de Santa Teresa - Largo do Guimarães: main area of Santa Teresa. - Largo do Curvelo. - Ruins Park (not open on monday). - Selaron steps: beautiful tiles project made by the artist Selaron. - Dona Marta viewpoint: the closest viewpoint from Christ statue. - Drop-off at your place.

Discover the authentic side of Rio on a guided tour of Rocinha Favela. See what everyday life is like for residents, getting a unique view of their vibrant, culture-filled cosmos. Meet our guide in front of the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro main exit in Copacabana. With the tickets in hand, we take the subway towards the biggest favela in Brazil. Get an insider's perspective escorted by a resident guide through the labyrinthine alleys and stairs. Stop by businesses and chat with locals to get a feel for the community. Go around visiting a craft fair, street markets, capoeira performers, a resident's house, see painted murals and get to know social works. Plus, take a motorcycle taxi ride to the top of Rocinha for breathtaking views of sights like the Christ statue and beaches. After all that, visitors might want to taste some excellent typical local food. This is a socially conscious tour where most of the payment goes to the resident guide who hosts the visit and offers full support.

The historic center of Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by centuries-old roads and buildings that illustrate important passages in the history of Brazil from the imperial period to the republic. Visitors who walk along Avenida Rio Branco, pass through Largo da Carioca, Cinelândia, return and take the Ombudsman to Rua Primeiro de Março and explore many other paths, will find museums, cultural centers and public places where characters from Machado de Assis and they represented the meeting point of intellectuals until the middle of the 20th century.

We pick you up at your hotel and take you to the biggest Ferris Wheel of Latin America! We enter a booth and stay 88 meters above ground to have a 360° view of the city and see places such as the Guanabara Bay and the Píer Mauá. All of this with the company of our tour guide explaining the importance of each of those places in Rio. After the Ferris Wheel, let’s walk through the Olympic Boulevard and see closely the same places that we had seen from above.

Admire the green beauty of the Tijuca National Park. Breath the fresh air, away from the crowd. Starting with the hotel pickup, we head to the Tijuca National Park. Located in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro city, the Tijuca National Park was created in 1861 to reforest an area once destroyed by sugarcane and coffee plantations. Enjoy the fresh air and the green atmosphere. At the end of the tour, you are taken back to your hotel. We do this tour twice a day: In the morning or in the afternooon.

An unmissable experience to get to know the two main attractions of the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro, saving time in lines with preferential access for guides. We will go directly to one of the points of this tour, according to the tourist location or start time, taking advantage of the best possible logistics. Our customers will have complete freedom, with no time limit, to enjoy the attraction. You won't have to worry about photos as your guide will do the work and point out the best places to do so. In addition, our guide will send the photos through digital sharing and in a maximum of one day, an edited video will be sent to keep as a souvenir of the tour.

Explore Rio's most iconic places with your own personal photographer and professional guide and take home a digital album in high resolution to last as a memory forever of this great day!

Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each tour is tailored according to the specialty or the preferences of the client. It doesn't matter what kind of photography you want, or which kind of experience you seek, we are going to make it happen. Our guide is a professional photographer that will show Rio from an original approach out of traditional tours, offering an unforgettable experience. Make a deep dive into the Carioca's culture. Come and see cultural events, live music and a lot of attractions that a regular tourist can't find on traditional city guides. *We provide Car with Driver, for more safety and fast logistics.

Enjoy an hour's walk through the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, where you can explore the main points of this green paradise. Start your journey in the charming Sensorial Garden, a space designed to awaken the senses, followed by the serene Lake Frei Leandro, which reflects the natural beauty around it. Don’t miss out on the iconic Chafariz Central, a symbol of the garden, surrounded by lush vegetation that provides a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Then we head to the majestic Tijuca Forest, where you will have the opportunity to capture amazing photos in the stunning Taunay Falls. For the most adventurous, a light walk (optional) is available, allowing you to further explore this natural treasure, full of trails and stunning views. This unique experience unites beauty, tranquility and a deep contact with nature.

The Petrópolis x Teresópolis Trekking is the most popular expedition and many say the most beautifull Brazil trekkig expedition at Serra dos Órgãos Mountains, Rio de Janeiro. It is located in the National Park of Serra dos Órgãos amid the exuberance of the Atlantic Forest. With many climbs and steep descents it is considered the most beautifull hike of Brazil. Connects the cities of Petropolis and Teresopolis, mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, and is usually held in 03 days, about 32 km of wonderfull trekking. Our activit will begin at Rio de Janeiro city with a Pick-up at your hotel and a expedition briefing, and will end 3 days after with drop off at your Hotel after the most beautifull Brazilian Trek! Meals, tickets, transfers, tents, included. 

The Tour A day in Rio Vip is a complete City Tour of the main tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Just like the traditional One Day in Rio tour, but with a plus! Lunch at Rodizio steakhouse and climb to the statue of Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado Train.

Because you will be riding in a new luxury vehicle with air conditioning and all the comfort, driven by a licensed English speaking local guide who is capable of doing everything for you to have an awesome time. You will also be able to learn a little about the history of each sight as well as the history of the city itself.

Imagine a tour in Arraial do Cabo that reveals the natural and historical treasures of this paradisiacal region. Starting at Praia do Farol, accessible only by authorized boat, you will be enchanted by its crystal clear waters in shades of blue and green, and the white sands that invite absolute relaxation. It is a true haven of tranquility and natural beauty. Next, we head to the Blue Grotto, where the magic happens inside the cave. With waters so clear that they reflect the sun's rays, you will be enveloped by a unique and mystical atmosphere, providing an experience of contemplation and admiration. Next, we visited Praia dos Anjos, the starting point for boat trips around the region. Finally, we end the day with a natural spectacle: the sunset at Praia dos Anjos, offering a stunning view that is the perfect setting to close with a flourish a day full of discoveries and beauty in Arraial do Cabo.

Very often those who visit Rio imagine that the city's beaches are only those of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. In truth, the coast is more than 50 km long, and there are beaches to the south that will surprise you! I want to offer you a day to discover some of the most beautiful beaches on the Carioca coast but not only that: we will go to visit the wonderful Sitio Burle Marx which is about to be included in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO and we will also get to know one of the best production companies artisan cachaça, where I'm sure you won't want to miss out on tasting some of the house's delicious products. I am a professional tourism guide, I love to tell, not just present, Rio de Janeiro in all its natural and historical uniqueness and I do it with pleasure both in my native language, Italian, and in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English .

"Wonderful city, full of thousand charms .... Rio de Janeiro is a compulsory itinerary for visitors looking for breathtaking landscapes and that typical Carioca sympathy. One of the most charming postcards in Brazil, can be appreciated in a unique and unforgettable way through a beautiful panoramic flight. Live Rio de Janeiro from another angle and enjoy the moment to take panoramic photos of beaches, mountains and forests.

Our Rio Criativo tour is characterized by a differentiated experience with a cultural tour created to serve travelers looking for alternative itineraries, beyond the usual. The tour contemplates the emblematic Christ the Redeemer followed by places where the carioca culture is part of the scenery and local experience. In this experience you also have the possibility of co-creation (personalization), being able to change the base itinerary to suit your traveler profile. ‌‌ ‌This service includes transportation and a tour guide, who brings an up-to-date historical narrative. We focus on gastronomy experiences; in street art; in the material and immaterial patrimonies, finally, in the ethnic cultural diversity of Rio de Janeiro! Live this unique experience by aligning it with your style in an optimized, creative and smart way! (South Zone; Center; Greater Tijuca; São Cristóvão; Niterói). Places outside the circuit should be consulted. Duration: 8 hours. Private service. Does not include: Tickets and food.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

If you enjoy flying into the air whilst admiring fantastic views, then this is the tour for you! We invite you to fly over Rio de Janeiro with the paragliding instructors! The paragliding is a sport of flying parachutes with design modifications that allows the parachute canopy to be inflated by movement through the air. You and the instructor are suspended in a seated harness and the instructor controls the wing via lines attached to the trailing edge of the paraglider. The instructors take pictures of the 15-minute fly so that you can purchase at the end of the activity. The takeoff is from Pedra Bonita, an amazing hill located in the Tijuca National Park. The landing is on the white sands of the São Conrado beach. Roundtrip transfer, paragliding activity, gear and instructor included.

Spend a day experiencing the natural beauties of Rio on an all inclusive boat tour. After pickup at your hotel, travel to a marina and embark on a motorboat to cruise up open waters sailing around. Once onboard, enjoy 6 hours of fun with a live guide and an attentive crew to assist you throughout. We offer the perfect place for your party with a selection of drinks, barbecue, snacks, floating accessories, snorkeling gears and great music as you sail along the Guanabara bay with unparalleled views of the coastline. Choose from boats with 6, 10 or 15 seating capacity and use it to sail freely to explore at your convenience. Choose between the 2 most popular itineraries, the Cagarra’s archipelago or the beautiful beaches of Niterói. Stop at scenic different swimming and snorkeling locations to take a dip and see marine life. At the end of the tour, our private vehicle will be waiting for you to drive back to your place safely.

Experience the vibrant heart of Brazil with our exclusive 4-day tour highlighting the best of Rio de Janeiro! Rio de Janeiro is a vibrant city where culture, music, and history seamlessly come together, creating an unforgettable experience. The locals, known as Cariocas, bring this city to life with their warmth and joy, making Rio not only an unmissable destination but also an experience that will stay with you forever. Enjoy the famous views of Sugarloaf Mountain and the imposing Christ the Redeemer, then continue through lush forests and cultural shows that reveal the city's diversity. Indulge in Brazilian cuisine and relax at your 4-star accommodation. Whether admiring the views from Corcovado, dancing at a samba show, or enjoying its beautiful beaches, every moment will be unforgettable. Important Information: Starting April 10, 2025, citizens of the United States and Canada will be required to obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) to enter Brazil.