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Niterói: MAC Museum & Rio-Niterói Bridge with Transfer
Niterói: MAC Museum & Rio-Niterói Bridge with Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (24)5hYou cross the Rio-Niterói Bridge by car, spending ten minutes with a view most Rio visitors don't get, then spend the afternoon inside Oscar Niemeyer's Contemporary Art Museum, which holds Brazil's second-largest collection of modern art. The tour includes your guide, entry to the MAC, and transport from your hotel, so you arrive without having to arrange the crossing or find the museum yourself. Five hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Oscar Niemeyer's museum and understand why Niterói matters without arranging your own transport across the bay — the pickup and bridge crossing are what make a full afternoon possible in five hours.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 80View ›
Private Santos & Guarujá Island Tour from São Paulo – Coffee & Beaches
Private Santos & Guarujá Island Tour from São Paulo – Coffee & Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (23)8hIf you want to dive into Brazil’s coffee history and chill at some of São Paulo’s best beaches—all in one day—this private tour is for you. You’ll get local stories, great food tips, and plenty of time to soak up sun or culture.Free cancellationfromUS$ 265View ›
Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunch
Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (23)9hStart your day in Rio de Janeiro with a local guide leading you up Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer, ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy a lively barbecue lunch in Copacabana, and explore colorful city landmarks like Selarón Steps. You’ll feel Rio’s energy in every stop — moments you’ll carry home long after.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 127View ›
Pedra da Gávea Trail Rio de Janeiro: Guided Climb & Summit Photos
Pedra da Gávea Trail Rio de Janeiro: Guided Climb & Summit Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (23)6hYou climb Rio's most demanding trail with an accredited guide who handles safety equipment, teaches technique on steep sections, and shoots professional photos at the summit and wall. The round trip takes four to five hours, includes instruction for beginners, and covers personal accident insurance. You descend the same route with a second photo stop, returning with proof of the climb and no second-guessing about whether you went the right way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to summit Pedra da Gávea but don't have climbing experience or the local knowledge to navigate the exposed sections safely — the guide's hands-on help and safety gear are what make the hardest trail in Rio actually doable, not just a turnback at Carrasqueira.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Rocinha Jeep Tour Rio de Janeiro: Convertible ride through favela
Rocinha Jeep Tour Rio de Janeiro: Convertible ride through favela★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (23)3hA three-hour jeep tour of Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, in a convertible vehicle with a professional guide in your chosen language. You ride to the highest point of the community for panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon; walk through the alleys and local market; watch a live capoeira performance by local children and teenagers; and meet artisans selling handmade work. Pickup is included from your chosen zone—Porto Wharf, the South Zone, or Barra da Tijuca—and passenger insurance covers the ride.Is it for me?Book from Porto Wharf if you're docked there and want to use your port time efficiently; choose the South Zone pickup if you're staying in Copacabana or Ipanema and prefer not to arrange separate transport; pick Barra da Tijuca if that's where your hotel is. The three-hour window and included pickup mean the logistics are settled before you arrive, so the morning or afternoon slot fits around the rest of your Rio plans without negotiation.Free cancellationKids −28%fromUS$ 60View ›
Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak hike from Paraty: Tropical fjord views
Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak hike from Paraty: Tropical fjord views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (23)6hThis full-day hiking and boat tour from Paraty takes you by speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil's only tropical fjord, where you hike Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak with a local English-speaking guide for panoramic views of the bays and rainforest-covered mountainsides. The hike takes about 1 hour 20 minutes up; after descending, you swim and have lunch at a beach restaurant on Cruzeiro Beach before returning to Paraty by boat. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, and moderate fitness is necessary for the steep terrain.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day hike and swim combined in one trip—the speedboat from Paraty and English-speaking guide are included, so you're not coordinating separate services.Free cancellationfromUS$ 175View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Helicopter Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Helicopter Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.35 (23)20m–25mYou board a helicopter and spend the flight watching Rio's landmarks pass below — Christ the Redeemer at close range, then the curve of Ipanema and Leblon, the Botanical Garden, and the lagoon. You don't arrange transport to the helipad or worry about entry fees; everything's included. Confirm your time 24 hours ahead, and the flight goes as scheduled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's landmarks from the air without arranging separate transport or paying extra fees — the helicopter does the work of covering the whole coastline in one flight, and everything's priced upfront.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-6%fromUS$ 207View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Day Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (22)9hYou’ll ride through Tijuca Forest up to Christ the Redeemer, take in city views from Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car, wander Selarón Steps’ mosaic colors, and pause at Maracanã Stadium and Rio’s cathedral—all with a local guide and lunch in Copacabana included. Expect lively moments mixed with quiet ones that stay with you long after.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 128View ›
Private Jeep Tour in Tijuca Forest: 360° Views & Waterfall Hike
Private Jeep Tour in Tijuca Forest: 360° Views & Waterfall Hike★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (22)5h–6hA private jeep tour in Tijuca Forest near Rio de Janeiro for up to four people, combining an easy 40-minute hike to Pedra Bonita with a waterfall swim and a hidden cave visit, led by a trilingual guide with environmental expertise. The itinerary is fully customized to your pace—relaxed with easy-access stops or more adventurous with deeper forest hikes. Trekking poles, headlamps and drone photography are included; the tour runs 5 to 6 hours.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so your group follows the commentary comfortably in whichever language you choose. The itinerary is fully customized—you decide whether you want a relaxed afternoon hitting easy-access spots or a more immersive forest experience with longer hikes—so the day fits your energy and interests, not a fixed schedule.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 450View ›
São Paulo Street Art Tour: Vila Madalena & Graffiti Techniques
São Paulo Street Art Tour: Vila Madalena & Graffiti Techniques★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (21)5hA private 5-hour street art tour of São Paulo takes you through Paulista Avenue, the downtown open-air museum, and Vila Madalena—the city's epicenter of urban art—with a professional guide and a chance to receive hands-on instruction from a local artist on spray paint techniques and street art culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off within São Paulo are included; entrance fees to museums are optional and not required for the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand street art as a living practice rather than a museum display—the hands-on instruction from a working artist is what sets it apart from a walking tour of the walls.Free cancellationfromUS$ 155View ›
Rio Speedboat Sunset Tour: Sugarloaf, Urca & Red Beach Beer
Rio Speedboat Sunset Tour: Sugarloaf, Urca & Red Beach Beer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.14 (21)3hIf you want to see Rio from a different angle—far from crowded beaches—this speedboat tour is it. You’ll catch sunset views of Sugarloaf Mountain, swim at Red Beach, sip cold beer with locals and travelers alike, and leave with photos (and memories) most tourists miss.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 60View ›
Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer: Private Car & City Insights
Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer: Private Car & City Insights★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (21)1h–1h 30mYou get picked up at arrivals with your name on a sign, driven safely to any hotel or flat in Rio's metropolitan area in a private, air-conditioned car, and given practical advice on safety, food, shopping and what to do on your own — all in your language. The driver waits for you at the terminal, so you don't negotiate a fare at the curb or figure out the public transport system after a flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Rio and want to reach your hotel without arranging transport, negotiating a fare at the curb, or figuring out the public system after a flight — the driver handles the route and the timing, and you arrive knowing a bit about the city already.Free cancellationfromUS$ 45View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Private Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (21)8hYou get picked up at your hotel, skip the line at Christ the Redeemer via the Corcovado train, ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain in two stages, and choose how to spend the remaining hours—all with entry fees and transport included. The private guide and air-conditioned vehicle mean no group waits or shared stops, and you confirm pickup time when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Rio and want the two main landmarks plus flexibility without arranging transport and tickets separately—the private guide and included entry fees mean you skip the logistics and spend your time looking around instead.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 166View ›
Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car Tour
Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (20)1hYou skip the entry line with a fast-pass ticket, ride two cable cars with a professional guide, and reach the 1,295-foot summit overlooking Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay. The guided portion lasts about an hour, but you're free to stay longer and explore the top on your own time after the tour ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sugarloaf Mountain's summit views without spending time in the entry queue — the fast-pass and guide handle both the logistics and the navigation, leaving you free to absorb the view.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 128View ›
São Paulo Guarulhos Airport Transfer: Sedan up to 4 Passengers
São Paulo Guarulhos Airport Transfer: Sedan up to 4 Passengers★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)1h 30m–2h 10mYou receive your driver's photo and car details 24 hours before pickup; on arrival day, real-time flight tracking means the driver meets you the moment you clear customs. The sedan includes complimentary snacks and drinks, WhatsApp confirmation of your meeting point, and a new, sanitized vehicle. No negotiating at the curb, no uncertainty about who's picking you up.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Guarulhos and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals — knowing your driver's face in advance and having the price locked in removes the uncertainty that usually comes with airport transport in a big city.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 135View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Iconic City Tour with Local Guide & Lunch
Rio de Janeiro: Iconic City Tour with Local Guide & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (19)8h–9hYou’ll explore Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic sights in a single day: Christ the Redeemer’s sweeping views, vibrant Selarón Steps, lush Tijuca Forest, and Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset. With a local guide sharing stories along the way and a hearty buffet lunch included, you’ll experience moments you’ll remember long after you leave Rio.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 159View ›
São Paulo to Paraty: Scenic Transfer & Local Stops
São Paulo to Paraty: Scenic Transfer & Local Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)5h–8hYou travel from São Paulo to Paraty in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the region and can stop at your choice of mountain villages with local producers and a lavender farm, or beaches and waterfalls on the coastal route. Bottled water is included, and once you arrive in Paraty the driver can give you a one-hour orientation walk through the colonial center if you want it. You decide the route and pace before you go.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from São Paulo to Paraty and want to see something on the way without organizing a separate tour — the flexibility to choose your route and stops means you get a transfer that works around what actually interests you, not a fixed schedule.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 440View ›
Niterói: MAC Museum & Santa Cruz Fortress Private Tour
Niterói: MAC Museum & Santa Cruz Fortress Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)5hYou visit the Oscar Niemeyer-designed MAC museum with its 1,217-work contemporary art collection, explore the 17th-century Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress overlooking Guanabara Bay, and take in panoramic views from Parque da Cidade. Museum entry and private air-conditioned transport are included. The whole day stays in Niterói, across the bay from Rio, so you avoid the crowds and set your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niterói's art and history without arranging separate transport and tickets—the private vehicle and included museum entry mean you move at your own pace and skip the logistics.Free cancellation-15%fromUS$ 102View ›
Scuba diving in Búzios: Instructor-led reef dives
Scuba diving in Búzios: Instructor-led reef dives★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (19)2hScuba diving in Búzios pairs you with a private instructor for a 2-hour experience that begins with an introductory lesson on João Fernandinho Beach, moves into the water at your own pace, and ends with a 35-minute dive on the reefs of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho. No swimming ability required; the instructor accompanies you the entire time. Photos and video of the dive are included.Is it for me?Book this dive if you want a private instructor focused only on you—the one-to-one setup means the pace and depth stay matched to your comfort, and the shore lesson gives you time to adjust before committing to the reef.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 59View ›
Rio de Janeiro: GIG Airport to Buzios Private Transfer
Rio de Janeiro: GIG Airport to Buzios Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (18)2hYou get picked up at Rio Galeao airport and driven directly to your Buzios accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. The price is fixed before arrival, the driver meets you at arrivals, and a support team is available around the clock if anything changes. No negotiation, no surprises, just a straightforward ride to the coast.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing at GIG without a rental car and heading straight to Buzios — the fixed price and fixed pickup time mean you skip the taxi negotiation and arrive on schedule. Expect a 2 to 2.5 hour drive; that's what the distance is, and it's built into the service.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 171View ›
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