Búzios boat and trolley tour from Cabo Frio: 12 beaches and lunch

A schooner carries you past 12 beaches and two islands. The trolley brings you back to shore for lunch and the town.

A full-day tour from Cabo Frio combining a schooner ride along the Búzios peninsula with a trolley tour of the town. You board the boat for three snorkel stops at named beaches (Azeda, João Fernandes and others) each lasting around 30 minutes, then return to land for lunch at Rua das Pedras and a guided trolley ride past the Bardot shore and other landmarks. Roundtrip hotel pickup from Cabo Frio is included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. João Fernandes Beach30m
2. Rua das Pedras2h · entry included

Boat and trolley tour with lunch

• Boat ride along beaches and islands
• Stop at Azeda Beach for 30 minutes
• Stop at João Fernandes Beach for 30 minutes
• Stop at warm calm beach for 30 minutes
• Lunch at Rua das Pedras
• Walk along Bardot shore boardwalk
• Visit small cove for snorkeling and fishing
• Visit Ponta da Lagoinha rock formation
• Trolley tour of Búzios beaches and spots

The experience

The day starts with a schooner ride along the northern coast of the Búzios peninsula. You'll see 12 beaches and two islands from the water, with three designated stops where you can swim and snorkel in calm bays. Azeda Beach, small and sheltered, is the first. João Fernandes, ringed by hotels and kiosks, is the second. Each stop runs about 30 minutes, and you can stay on deck or wade in. The boat carries an experienced crew and a guide who speaks your language.

After the water stops, you return to Búzios town for lunch at Rua das Pedras, the main pedestrian street lined with shops, bars and restaurants. The meal is included. Drinks and dessert are on you. Then comes the trolley tour: an open-air car that moves slowly through the town, stopping at the Bardot shore (named for Brigitte Bardot, with bronze sculptures and a boardwalk of wooden decks), and at smaller coves like the one near Ponta da Lagoinha, a rock formation with natural pools and views the operator calls "Brazilian Himalayan" for its geological formations. The trolley lets you see the town without walking the full distance yourself.

Roundtrip transportation from most hotels and inns in Cabo Frio is included in the price. The tour runs eight hours total. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, but it suits all other fitness levels. If you prefer not to use the hotel pickup, public transportation options are available nearby.

What’s included

• Schooner ride with experienced crew.
• lunch at Rua das Pedras.
• trolley tour of Búzios town.
• roundtrip hotel pickup from Cabo Frio.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?The schooner-and-trolley combination suits travelers who want water time and town time in one day without switching operators. The fixed stops and timing pack 12 beaches, snorkeling, lunch and a guided tour of Búzios into eight hours, so you don't need to plan separate bookings or arrange your own transport between Cabo Frio and the peninsula.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at each snorkel stop on the schooner?

Each of the three stops lasts around 30 minutes. You can swim and snorkel in the water or stay aboard the schooner. The choice is yours at each beach. Azeda Beach is small and sheltered with colorful water. João Fernandes has calm, warm water and is popular for snorkeling near the rocky shores.

Is lunch included, and what does it cover?

Lunch is included at Rua das Pedras, the main street in Búzios town. The meal itself is covered. Drinks and dessert are separate charges.

How does the trolley tour work after lunch?

The trolley is an open-air car that stops at key spots around Búzios: the Bardot shore with its boardwalk and sculptures, smaller coves, and rock formations like Ponta da Lagoinha. You ride and walk short distances rather than covering the whole town on foot.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Roundtrip transportation from most hotels and inns in Cabo Frio is included. If your accommodation isn't on the standard pickup route, public transportation options are available nearby.