Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Sugarloaf Mountain53 optionsMuseums11 optionsMaracanã Stadium Tours23 optionsHelicopter Rio8 optionsCity Tour Petrópolis8 optionsCity Tour Rio de Janeiro12 optionsBoat Tour Rio de Janeiro8 optionsWalking Tour Rio de Janeiro67 optionsJeep Tour Rio12 optionsAquario Tours10 optionsSanta Teresa Tours29 optionsRio de Janeiro Airport Transfer14 options
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Private Rio de Janeiro Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & Hidden GemsYou’ll cover Rio’s must-see spots—from Christ the Redeemer to Copacabana Beach—with a local guide who knows all the shortcuts and hidden corners. It’s your day: go at your pace, ask questions, and soak up those little moments you’d miss on your own.
Rio de Janeiro: AquaRio, Museum & Olympic Boulevard tourWalk through Rio’s vibrant waterfront with a local guide: see marine life at AquaRio Aquarium, explore Praça Mauá and Olympic Boulevard, snap photos at Mural Etnias, and pause outside the Museum of Tomorrow. With hotel pickup and entry ticket included, you’ll feel both guided and free to soak up those small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Private Transfer: Rio Cruise Port to City HotelsYou’ll skip taxi lines and crowded shuttles, getting straight from Rio’s cruise port to your hotel in comfort—with no hidden costs or stress.
Rio de Janeiro: E-Scooter Lapa & Santa Teresa with Cable CarYou ride an electric scooter through Lapa and downtown Rio, take the cable car up to Santa Teresa, and visit the Selarón Stairs and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes your cable car ticket and beginner instruction if you need it. You're moving under your own power but with a guide who knows where to go, which means you see the neighborhoods from street level instead of from inside a vehicle.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to move through Rio's historic neighborhoods without arranging transport between stops or navigating the traffic yourself — the scooter keeps you moving at a pace where you actually notice the details, and the guide handles the route.
Rio de Janeiro: AquaRio & Museum of Tomorrow with TransportYou tour Latin America's largest aquarium with entry included, then ride to Olympic Boulevard to see Kobra's massive graffiti mural and walk to the Museum of Tomorrow overlooking Guanabara Bay. Transport, parking and a guide are all arranged; you just show up and move through the city without managing tickets or directions yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's waterfront attractions without arranging transport, buying aquarium tickets separately, or navigating the city on your own — the guide and vehicle handle all three, leaving you free to look around.
Petrópolis & Bohemia Brewery: Imperial City & Beer TastingYou drive into Rio's mountains to Petrópolis, walk through the Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace with entry included, visit the Cathedral and historic palaces, eat lunch, and end the day tasting handmade beer at Bohemia Brewery. Hotel pickup and all museum tickets are part of the package, so you show up and move through the day without arranging transport or entry fees separately.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to leave Rio for the day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each stop — the drive into the mountains and the mix of history and beer tasting fills a full day without gaps or decisions.
Rio Museum of Tomorrow: Round-Trip Transfer & 2 TicketsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Rio's Museum of Tomorrow, a striking modern building on Guanabara Bay that explores ecology and sustainability through interactive exhibits and simulators rather than traditional displays. Your two entry tickets are included, and the shared transfer handles both directions, with 24/7 support in three languages. You return to your hotel at the end without arranging another ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's Museum of Tomorrow without arranging separate transport and entry tickets — the pickup from your hotel and the included admission mean you show up and walk in, with the return journey already planned.
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Cable car viewsYou visit Christ the Redeemer at the summit of Corcovado mountain, see the colorful Selarón Steps and Metropolitan Cathedral in the city center, then take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset views over Guanabara Bay. Hotel pickup, all entry tickets, and air-conditioned transport are included; the tour runs in the afternoon and returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Rio's two most famous viewpoints without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing — the fixed afternoon schedule and included pickups mean you show up and the rest is handled.
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Skip the queuesYou arrive at Christ the Redeemer in the early morning before crowds, then move to Sugarloaf Mountain where guide-priority access skips the entry queues. The tour includes both entry tickets, all fees, and air-conditioned transport between sites. You're finished by early afternoon with both landmarks checked off.Is it for me?Book this if you're short on time in Rio and want both main landmarks without arranging separate tickets, transport, or spending hours in queues—the early start and guide access are what make both sites feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Rio de Janeiro: Museum of Tomorrow & Yup Star Ferris WheelYou get picked up at your South Zone hotel and driven to Porto Maravilha, Rio's revitalized port district. You spend time inside the Museum of Tomorrow exploring interactive exhibits about the future, stop to photograph the Kobra Mural — one of the world's largest graffiti pieces — and ride the Yup Star ferris wheel for 360-degree views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Entry fees, transport, and air-conditioned vehicle are included; the driver drops you back at your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's newest attractions and get a complete view of the city from above without arranging transport, buying separate tickets, or figuring out which stops matter most — the fixed itinerary covers the three things Porto Maravilha is known for and gets you back to your hotel by late afternoon.
Rio de Janeiro: Olympic Boulevard, Kobra Mural & AquaRio Private TourYou visit three of Rio's main sights—the Olympic Boulevard with its museums and waterfront views, Kobra's massive mural, and South America's largest aquarium with native Brazilian marine life—all in one private tour with a bilingual driver-guide who stays with you the entire time. Hotel pickup is included, along with bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle, so you're not arranging transport or timing yourself around a group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want Rio's main sights without arranging your own transport, timing yourself around a group, or navigating between stops—the driver handles the route and stays with you all day, which is what makes three landmarks fit into one morning without rushing.
Rio de Janeiro: AquaRio & BioParque Half-Day Jeep TourYou ride in a convertible jeep to two of Rio's major wildlife attractions in a single half-day, with entry tickets and a guide included. Walk through BioParque's 1,000+ animals, then explore AquaRio's 5,000+ sea creatures across 350 species. The jeep handles transport and timing, so you just show up and move through the day without arranging anything separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's major animal attractions in one efficient half-day without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at each gate — the jeep and guide handle the logistics so you focus on the animals.
Rio Carnival 2027: Sambadrome Sector 5 & TransferYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Sambadrome, where you sit in reserved seating in Sector 5 to watch the samba school parades compete. The round-trip transfer is included, as is your admission ticket and the official Carnival program that explains what each school is performing. The parade runs for hours, and you return to your hotel afterward without having to arrange transport or worry about entry logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the actual Carnival competition without arranging your own transport or figuring out entry on the night — the transfer and reserved seat mean you show up, sit down, and watch the parade unfold.
Maracanã Stadium Rio de Janeiro: Private Tour & Museum AccessYou walk through the locker rooms and players' tunnel of Maracanã Stadium with your own bilingual guide, spend time in the museum surrounded by memorabilia from Pelé and other legends, and explore behind-the-scenes areas at your own pace. Round-trip transport from your location is included, and the operator will notify you if a match requires a date change.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Maracanã at your own pace without joining a group—the private guide and transport mean you're not following a schedule set for twenty other people, and you can ask the questions that matter to you about the stadium's history and the players who shaped it.
Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã Stadium Private Tour & Field AccessYou walk through the corridors and locker rooms of Maracanã Stadium with a private bilingual guide, step onto the field edge where finals were played, and tour the museum of Brazilian football history. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, and because the group is just yours, the pace is yours too. Book ahead and confirm your time the day before, since matches may cause reschedules.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside Maracanã without navigating Rio's transport or joining a group — the private guide and pickup handle both, leaving you free to linger in the locker room or ask questions about the history as long as you want.
Maracanã Stadium Tour Rio de Janeiro with PickupYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where you walk the field, visit the interview room, and explore private areas with a specialist guide. Entry and air-conditioned transport are included. The tour works for all fitness levels and takes a few hours, returning you to your hotel afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the actual field and private areas of Maracanã without arranging your own transport across Rio — the pickup and included entry mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is done.
Rio Carnival 2027: Sambadrome VIP Box & Samba ParadeYou get a reserved VIP box at the Sambadrome with a direct view of the samba school parades for the full 10-hour event, food and drinks included throughout, and round-trip transport from your Rio hotel. No need to arrange your own way there or figure out where to eat; you show up and the parade happens in front of you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio Carnival as the actual cultural event rather than as a tourist spectacle, and you'd rather not spend the day arranging transport, finding food, or standing in a crowd — the VIP box and included logistics take all of that off your hands.
Rio Carnival 2027: Sambadrome VIP Box & 10-Hour ParadeYou arrive at the Sambadrome, take your seat in a reserved VIP box, and watch 10 hours of samba school parades from a clear, comfortable vantage point. Food and drinks are served throughout the night. Round-trip transport from Rio's main areas is included, and you skip the logistics of getting tickets and finding your way through Carnival crowds on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's main Carnival event from a reserved, comfortable seat without arranging tickets, transport, or logistics yourself — the VIP box and included transport are what make a 10-hour night manageable and memorable.
Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã Stadium Football Match & Local HostsYou meet local football fans who guide you through biometric entry and ticket purchase, then join you for the pre-game atmosphere in nearby traditional bars with Brazilian beer. During the match at Maracanã Stadium, they stay with you throughout, translating the energy and culture so you experience Rio's football passion as an insider rather than a spectator. Public transport is available nearby, and the entire experience is built around comfort and authentic immersion.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch a live match at one of football's most historic stadiums without navigating entry logistics alone — having local hosts removes the registration and ticket friction, so you arrive ready to feel the game instead of manage it.
Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã Stadium Private Tour & Pitch AccessYou get round-trip transport, exclusive access to the locker rooms and pitch, and a bilingual guide who walks you through the museum and the stories behind Maracanã's most historic moments. The private format means no crowds, and the fixed pickup time means you don't have to arrange transport yourself—just confirm your date isn't affected by a scheduled match.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see inside Maracanã without arranging your own transport or navigating the stadium solo—the private guide and included pickup handle both, leaving you free to focus on the history and the space itself.
