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Rio Walking Tour: Old Town, Olympic Legacy & Hidden Gems
Rio Walking Tour: Old Town, Olympic Legacy & Hidden Gems★★★★★★★★★★ 4.28 (79)4hYou’ll walk through Rio’s real heart—old churches echoing with history, vibrant street art by Mauá Square, and hidden bakeries locals swear by. This tour isn’t just sightseeing; it’s stories and flavors you’d miss on your own.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 62View ›
Sugarloaf Mountain Hike: Costao Trail with Rock Climbing
Sugarloaf Mountain Hike: Costao Trail with Rock Climbing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (78)4hHike the Costao trail to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, scrambling up steep terrain and climbing a vertical rock section with full safety equipment and a certified guide. The ascent takes two to three hours, with views over Guanabara Bay and the city's beaches; you descend by cable car to Morro da Urca, then walk an easy forest trail back to the start. No prior climbing or hiking experience is required.Is it for me?Choose this hike if you want to climb Sugarloaf itself rather than ride to the top—the vertical pitch and the scrambles are what make the views yours, and the guide's presence and safety gear are what make the climbing feel secure without prior experience.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 55View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Street Art Walking Tour & Selaron Tribute
Rio de Janeiro: Street Art Walking Tour & Selaron Tribute★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (77)4hYou’ll walk Rio’s lively Copacabana streets with a local guide, see murals by major artists, and pause at Selaron’s resting place for an intimate tribute. Expect real stories behind each piece, unexpected quiet moments, and time to wander through neighborhoods where art spills onto every surface.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 75View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall Swim
Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (75)4hYou’ll hike a wild forest trail above Rio with a local guide, scramble up to Garganta do Céu for rare panoramic city views, then cool off with a swim in Sorimã Waterfall before heading back down through Tijuca’s greenery. Expect muddy shoes, honest stories, and moments you’ll replay long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Private 8-Hour Tour with Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Rio de Janeiro: Private 8-Hour Tour with Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (74)8hYou choose the landmarks—Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches, museums, or neighborhoods—and a certified local guide drives you between them in a private car with hotel pickup included. Eight hours means you can fit two or three major stops without rushing, and the guide adjusts the pace based on what holds your attention. Groups stay small, under fourteen people, so the van doesn't feel crowded and the driver can actually park where you need to be.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Rio's highlights without a fixed itinerary or shared group—you pick the stops, the guide handles the driving and the stories. Plan for a full day out, which is what makes fitting multiple neighborhoods and landmarks into one trip possible.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 480View ›
Private Rio de Janeiro Hidden Gems Tour: Beyond Typical Sights
Private Rio de Janeiro Hidden Gems Tour: Beyond Typical Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (73)8h–9hA private custom tour of Rio de Janeiro with a live guide in multiple languages, visiting Lage Palace and Leblon Viewpoint as fixed stops, then branching into nature, history or art attractions based on what you choose. Pickup from any Rio hotel, airport or port is included; no entrance fees apply. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours plus an optional lunch break, and you can request Santa Teresa as a substitute focus.Is it for me?Book this if you're on your second day in Rio and want to see what locals know instead of what guidebooks repeat—the fixed stops anchor the day while your choice of focus (nature, history or art) shapes what you discover. The private vehicle and guide mean the pace stays yours, and pickup from your hotel or airport removes the logistics of getting to the starting point.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 286View ›
Rio: Pedra da Gavea Hike & Climb with Pickup & Gear
Rio: Pedra da Gavea Hike & Climb with Pickup & Gear★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (72)8hYou’ll push yourself hiking Pedra da Gavea from Rio—climbing roots, scrambling rocks, then abseiling down with a local guide handling safety gear. Expect rainforest scents, wild city views from 844 meters up, and real moments of silence at the summit before heading back tired and proud.Free cancellationfromUS$ 72View ›
Guarulhos to Viracopos Airport Transfer & Campinas
Guarulhos to Viracopos Airport Transfer & Campinas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (71)1h–2hYou get picked up from your location and driven directly to Viracopos Airport or your Campinas address in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver who uses São Paulo's bus lanes to avoid peak traffic. Bottled water is included, and the service accommodates infants and service animals. The fixed price means no negotiation at the curb — you know the cost before you book.Is it for me?This works well if you're landing at Guarulhos and need reliable transport to Viracopos or Campinas without arranging a rental or negotiating with street taxis — the fixed price and experienced driver mean you know what you're paying and when you'll arrive.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 131View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Private Pickup
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Private Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (70)6hYou’ll ride a mountain train through rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, wander Lapa’s tiled steps with your guide’s stories echoing around you, and glide by cable car above Rio’s rooftops on Sugarloaf Mountain. Expect laughter over language mix-ups and moments of real silence when the city opens up beneath you—it sticks with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 169View ›
Rio Downtown: Olympic Boulevard & Museum of Tomorrow Walking Tour
Rio Downtown: Olympic Boulevard & Museum of Tomorrow Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (69)4hYou get picked up from your South Zone hotel and spend a half-day walking through Rio's downtown with a professional guide who speaks your language. You see the Olympic Cauldron, walk through colonial alleys, visit the São Bento Monastery and Museum of Tomorrow from the inside, and pass the major landmarks — Candelaria Church, Paço Imperial, Teles Arch — without arranging transport or figuring out which street to turn down. The guide handles the timing and the stories; you handle the walking shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main downtown Rio landmarks and post-Olympic sites in one morning without arranging your own transport or figuring out which streets matter — the guide and the fixed pickup handle both, and the half-day format leaves your afternoon free.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 75View ›
Rio Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking Driver
Rio Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (66)45m–1h 30mYou book the transfer, send your flight details, receive your driver's photo and phone number, and walk straight from baggage claim to a waiting car with your name on it. The driver handles the route, parking, and timing while you settle in with water and air conditioning. No negotiation, no uncertainty, no separate payment at the curb.Is it for me?Choose this if you land in Rio with luggage and want the friction of airport transport removed — no queue, no fare negotiation, no uncertainty about who's picking you up or where the car is going. The fixed price and advance driver information are what make that possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 65View ›
Walking tour Santa Teresa & Lapa: Yellow tram, Selarón Steps
Walking tour Santa Teresa & Lapa: Yellow tram, Selarón Steps★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (64)3h 30mA walking tour of Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, led by a certified guide in English or Portuguese, that starts with the famous yellow tram ride up to the district, then moves through colonial streets and the Selarón Steps before ending at Cinelândia square. The tour runs three and a half hours and includes a drink—caipirinha, beer, soda, juice or water. Pickup is included; the walk suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying outside Santa Teresa and want to move through two neighborhoods on foot—the tram gets you there, and the walk connects you directly to Lapa without backtracking.Instant confirmationInfants freefromUS$ 70View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (61)5hYou visit Christ the Redeemer with entry included and a bilingual guide, walk the Selarón Steps, see Copacabana Beach and the Sambadrome, and pass through the Maracanã Stadium and Tijuca Forest in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. The tour covers Rio's main sights in one day without arranging separate tickets or transport.Is it for me?Book this if you've just arrived in Rio and want the main sights in one organized day without buying separate tickets or figuring out transport — the guide and vehicle handle both, which is what makes hitting five landmarks possible without a car rental or multiple trips.Free cancellationfromUS$ 90View ›
Boat tour Arraial do Cabo from Búzios: Swim at Gruta Azul
Boat tour Arraial do Cabo from Búzios: Swim at Gruta Azul★★★★★★★★★★ 4.11 (57)8hA full-day boat tour from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo includes hotel pickup, minivan transfer, a four-hour boat trip visiting named beaches and rock formations, and lunch in Cabo Frio before return to your hotel. The captain selects which of the usual stops — Praia do Farol, Praia do Forno, Prainha and the Gruta Azul — to visit based on weather and water conditions that day. Children under 3 ride free when accompanied by an adult; snorkeling equipment can be rented at the port.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Búzios and want a full day on the water—you'll be picked up from your accommodation and driven to Arraial do Cabo, where the captain chooses stops and swim spots based on conditions that day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 60View ›
Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer: Private Roundtrip to Hotel
Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer: Private Roundtrip to Hotel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.39 (57)40m–1h 30mYou arrive at the airport, present your voucher to the waiting driver, and ride directly to your Rio hotel without arranging transport, negotiating a fare, or navigating unfamiliar roads. The same driver collects you at your hotel at a time you choose and takes you back to the airport for departure. English-speaking staff, 24/7 availability, and a price locked in before you travel.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to reach your hotel without negotiating a fare at the curb or renting a car—the driver waits at arrivals and the price is set before you arrive, which is what turns a transfer into one less thing to think about.Free cancellationfromUS$ 140View ›
São Paulo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry & Open Bar
São Paulo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry & Open Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (57)4h–5hA night walking tour through São Paulo's bars and clubs with stops at Supra Bar, a party hostel with a DJ and lawn, a samba house, and Lili Club funk venue. The tour includes VIP entrance at every bar, an open bar for one hour at the first venue, and a complimentary caipirinha at the second; guides lead in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the night runs four to five hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through São Paulo's nightlife without negotiating covers or planning which venues to hit—the guide, the route, and the VIP access are set, so you show up and the night unfolds. The four-to-five-hour pace works if you're ready to be on your feet between stops and want the energy of a group rather than a quiet night out.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 30View ›
Rio Airport Transfer: Copacabana, Ipanema & Leblon with Flight Tracking
Rio Airport Transfer: Copacabana, Ipanema & Leblon with Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (54)25m–50mYou skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Rio hotel without arranging transport or worrying about delays. A driver meets you at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and takes you directly to Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon or nearby—up to four passengers, luggage included, in a private air-conditioned car. The fixed price covers everything, even if your flight is late.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Rio and want to skip the taxi line and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or worrying about delays—the flight tracking is what makes the driver always ready, even if you're late.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 52View ›
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour Rio: Waterfall & Vista Chinesa
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour Rio: Waterfall & Vista Chinesa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (49)5hThis half-day jeep tour through Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca Rainforest combines an open-air ride through the world's largest urban rainforest with a moderate 30-minute hike to a panoramic viewpoint, a swim at the National Park's tallest waterfall, and stops at Vista Chinesa and the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, and Copacabana. Hotel pickup in south Rio, a bilingual guide, entrance fees, and round-trip transport in a convertible jeep are all included; the tour runs five hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the Standard Tour if you want the full experience with a small group and a guide who knows the forest; the Monday Special Deal offers the same itinerary at a lower price if your schedule is flexible.Free cancellationfromUS$ 109View ›
Petrópolis: Imperial Museum & Santos Dumont House with Lunch
Petrópolis: Imperial Museum & Santos Dumont House with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (49)9hYou visit the Imperial Museum, Cathedral, and Santos Dumont's house with a guide who knows the history; you get lunch included in an air-conditioned vehicle; you skip the logistics of renting a car or figuring out the mountain roads yourself; and you have free time on Rua Teresa to shop or rest before the drive back.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Petrópolis' main historical sites without arranging your own transport up the mountain — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day is already planned.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 59View ›
Rio Centro Historico, Santa Teresa & Lapa Walking Tour
Rio Centro Historico, Santa Teresa & Lapa Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (48)7h–8hThis walking tour covers Rio de Janeiro's Centro Historico, Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods in a single morning, moving from Baroque churches and colonial squares to the famous yellow tram, then down through bohemian streets and street art to the 18th-century aqueduct. A live guide in English or Portuguese leads the route; pickup is included, and a caipirinha, beer, juice or water is offered during the walk.Is it for me?At seven to eight hours, this tour fills most of a morning or early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free for a beach, a museum, or a meal in one of the neighborhoods you've just walked through. The fixed route and guide mean you don't navigate the hills and street changes yourself, and the tram ride and the Ruins Park viewpoint are built into the stops rather than things you have to find on your own.Instant confirmationKids −30%fromUS$ 135View ›
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