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Rio de Janeiro: Two Brothers Sunrise Hike & Local Guide
Rio de Janeiro: Two Brothers Sunrise Hike & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (217)3h 30mYou climb Morro Dois Irmãos in the pre-dawn dark with a local Vidigal resident, ride up by moto taxi through the neighborhood, walk 1.5 kilometers through Atlantic Forest with lanterns, and reach the summit as the sun rises over Guanabara Bay. The guide photographs you, shares local knowledge, and you descend as Rio wakes up below. Total time is two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio from a perspective most visitors miss and prefer moving through the city with someone who actually lives there — the early start and local guide are what make the quiet and the connection possible.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 66View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Morning Sailing Tour with Bay Landmarks
Rio de Janeiro: Morning Sailing Tour with Bay Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (216)3hYou’ll sail from Marina da Glória past Rio’s historic forts and islands with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Watch Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer shift across your horizon, spot fishing boats near Niterói, and pause by the futuristic art museum before returning early afternoon — all in Rio’s easygoing morning light.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 54View ›
Rio de Janeiro: LGBTQIA+ Bar Food Tour & Local Stories
Rio de Janeiro: LGBTQIA+ Bar Food Tour & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (215)3hYou’ll feel like you belong from the first “entra aí” as you join locals for salty bolinhos de bacalhau and cold chopp in Copacabana’s real bars. With every laugh and story Murillo shares on this LGBTQIA+ friendly tour, you’ll taste more than food — you’ll catch a bit of Rio’s soul tucked behind every plate and glass.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 94View ›
Santos: Rei do Café Roasting House Tour with Espresso Tasting
Santos: Rei do Café Roasting House Tour with Espresso Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (213)20mYou’ll step into Santos’ oldest roasting house and see how coffee is roasted, ground, and packed by hand. Smell fresh beans, taste an espresso or popsicle at the counter, and meet locals who’ve kept these traditions alive for generations. Expect laughter, stories, and maybe a new favorite blend you’ll want to bring home.Free cancellationBest valueKids −100%fromUS$ 3.99View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Full Day
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (212)8hYou visit Rio's five main landmarks—Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã, the Cathedral, and Selarón Steps—with entry tickets and lunch included. A shared guide handles the route and timing in English, Spanish or Portuguese, hotel pickup is arranged, and you skip entry queues. The day takes roughly eight to nine hours, and confirmation comes the day before by message.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's main sights in one day without arranging transport, tickets and timing yourself—the shared format and fixed schedule are what fit everything into a single afternoon, and the guide handles the route so you just show up and follow along.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 167View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunset Sailing & Drinks Tour
Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunset Sailing & Drinks Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (211)3hYou’ll sail Rio’s bay at sunset on a private boat with a local guide, sip fresh caipirinhas and sparkling wine, stop for a swim near a quiet beach, and snack on fruit and finger food as city lights appear. It’s peaceful, sometimes funny, always real — perfect if you want something more personal than another crowded lookout.Free cancellationTop ratedInfants freefromUS$ 265View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight over Christ the Redeemer & Beaches
Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight over Christ the Redeemer & Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (209)12m–13mYou fly over six of Rio's most recognizable landmarks—Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Ipanema, Red Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon—in a private helicopter with up to three other passengers. The flight is about an hour, windows are yours for photography, and the route shows you how the city's geography actually connects. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the flight is not suitable for pregnant women past week 32.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Rio who want to see the city's major landmarks from a perspective you can't get on the ground, and who have a camera or phone ready for photos. The flight is about an hour—short enough to fit into a day, long enough to cover all six sights without rushing.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 1,107View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Ipanema with Carnival Queen
Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Ipanema with Carnival Queen★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (208)1hYou’ll try real samba steps with a Carnival queen right in Ipanema—don’t worry if you’ve got two left feet, everyone laughs together here. Get photos and videos emailed after (the costumes are wild). By the end you’ll feel Rio’s rhythm under your skin—and maybe catch yourself smiling for no reason later.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 24View ›
São Paulo City Tour: Graffiti, Parks & Historic Center Half-Day
São Paulo City Tour: Graffiti, Parks & Historic Center Half-Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (207)4h–5hA half-day guided tour of São Paulo covering the main landmarks, historic neighborhoods and urban art scenes. You'll visit Batman's Alley and its graffiti murals, ride past Paulista Avenue and its museums, stop at Ibirapuera Park, explore Liberdade (the city's Japantown), and walk through the historic center where São Paulo was founded. A bilingual guide leads the route; transport and insurance are included.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish or Portuguese and want a guide who can explain São Paulo's history and neighborhoods in real time. The bilingual guide means you're not reading a pamphlet or following a pre-recorded audio—you can ask questions and get the story of each stop as you arrive at it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromUS$ 68View ›
Beginner Scuba Diving Búzios: 30 Minutes Underwater
Beginner Scuba Diving Búzios: 30 Minutes Underwater★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (202)1h 20mA beginner scuba diving baptism in Búzios puts you underwater for 30 minutes at João Fernandes Beach with a certified instructor, full equipment and unlimited water adaptation beforehand—no swimming ability required. The entire program runs about one hour and twenty minutes. Children from age 8 are welcome, and guides speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.Is it for me?The one-hour-twenty-minute timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day, and the personalized appointment-based format means you're not waiting in a group or rushing through adaptation. Book this if you want to try scuba without committing to certification or a full-day excursion.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Angra dos Reis: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch
Angra dos Reis: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (201)5hYou’ll swim with bright fish at Botinas Islands, relax on soft sands at Praia do Dentista, and taste fresh seafood during your lunch stop on this Angra dos Reis speedboat tour. With a friendly local guide and all gear included, you’ll feel both welcome and free — perfect for anyone who wants real moments instead of just photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromUS$ 28View ›
Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases Islands
Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (201)5hYou board a shared speedboat and visit five stops across Ilha Grande bay: swim in Lagoa Azul surrounded by fish, walk the white sand of Cataguases Islands, snorkel at Praia da Grumixama, see the historic settlement at Freguesia de Sant'Anna, and take a short walk at Araçá Beach. Lunch with local caiçara food is included at Japariz, and you return to the dock in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple beaches and swim in Lagoa Azul without renting a private boat or arranging your own transport — the speedboat schedule packs five stops and lunch into one outing, which is what makes a full bay tour possible in a half day.Free cancellationKids −28%fromUS$ 28View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Over Christ & Beaches
Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Over Christ & Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (200)35mYou’ll feel your heart race as you lift off over Rio de Janeiro’s wild coastline on a private helicopter flight tour. Spot Christ the Redeemer up close, sweep past Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach, and catch glimpses of hidden coves only locals know. The city looks different from above—maybe even feels different too.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 837View ›
Rocinha Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro: Local Guides & Motorcycle Taxis
Rocinha Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro: Local Guides & Motorcycle Taxis★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (197)3hYou arrive at Rocinha by motorcycle taxi and climb to a viewpoint overlooking Rio. Your local guide walks you through the bécos (narrow streets), stops at a typical house, and takes you to a social capoeira project and other cultural sites. Private transport and a guide who lives in the neighborhood are included; the full day gives you time to actually talk to people and understand how the place works instead of just passing through.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Rocinha as a neighborhood where people actually live, not as a news story or a stereotype—the guides are from here, which is what makes the difference between a tour and an education.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Hike & Jungle Climb Adventure
Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Hike & Jungle Climb Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (197)7hYou’ll feel every step as you hike Pedra da Gávea with a local guide—scrambling through rainforest, climbing Carrasqueira’s cliff face with safety gear, spotting wildlife if you’re lucky, then catching your breath at Rio’s wildest summit. Expect muddy hands, big laughs, and a view that sticks with you long after you’re back in the city.Free cancellationfromUS$ 80View ›
São Paulo Tour: Downtown, Paulista & Ibirapuera Park
São Paulo Tour: Downtown, Paulista & Ibirapuera Park★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (194)5hA private São Paulo city tour pairs a professional guide with hotel pickup and a private vehicle to cover downtown's colonial churches and civic buildings, Paulista Avenue, and Ibirapuera Park on foot and by car. You pick between a 3-hour or 5-hour itinerary at checkout. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the route adapts to which sites matter most to you.Is it for me?Book the 3-hour option if you're between flights or have a short window and want to see downtown and Paulista Avenue without rushing. The 5-hour tour works better if you have a full afternoon and want to add Ibirapuera Park and the neighborhoods that give São Paulo its character—the guide paces it so you're not just passing through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 165View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Historic Center & Santa Teresa with Hotel Pickup
Rio de Janeiro: Historic Center & Santa Teresa with Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (192)4hYou get picked up from your hotel and spend the day moving through Rio's colonial past: the grand squares and buildings of the historical center, then the winding streets and artist studios of Santa Teresa, including a ride on the 1897 tram. Hotel drop-off is included, so you don't arrange transport or navigate the city yourself.Is it for me?Best for travelers staying in Rio who want to see the city's colonial and early modern architecture without arranging their own transport or timing—the pickup from your hotel and fixed schedule handle both, leaving you free to focus on the neighborhoods themselves.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 55View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class & Nightclub with Live Band
Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class & Nightclub with Live Band★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (188)4hYou get a one-hour samba class in English, transport by minivan, entrance to a live samba club or street party, and a guide who stays with you all night. The class teaches you the basic step; the club is where you use it. No experience needed, and you don't arrange transport or tickets yourself — the guide handles it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Rio's nightlife without arranging transport, finding a club, or navigating the night alone — the guide and fixed schedule handle all three, which is what makes a real night out possible for travelers who don't know the city.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Private Custom Tour with Pickup & Flexible Stops
Rio de Janeiro: Private Custom Tour with Pickup & Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (187)8hYou’ll ride in a private car with your own guide, shaping your Rio de Janeiro day trip as you go — from famous beaches to quiet neighborhoods or even surprise stops for street food. Expect laughter, local flavors, and those unexpected city views that stick with you long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 190View ›
Rio Tijuca Forest: Small Group Hike, Waterfalls & History
Rio Tijuca Forest: Small Group Hike, Waterfalls & History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (187)6hYou’ll hike historic trails through Rio’s Tijuca Forest with a local guide, passing waterfalls like Cascatinha Taunay and stopping at places like Mayrink Chapel and Bats’ Grotto. Expect real stories, a waterfall swim to wake you up, and a side of Rio most travelers never see—plus pickup so you don’t have to stress about getting there.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
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