Things to do in Brazil
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São Paulo City Tour: Graffiti, Parks & Historic Center Half-DayA 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.
Presidente Figueiredo Day Trip: Caves, Lagoons & Iracema WaterfallYou’ll walk rainforest trails with a local guide, explore Maroaga Cave’s cool shadows, swim or wade in a crystalline lagoon deep in the Amazon, taste home-style lunch with fresh fish, and feel the spray of Iracema Waterfall before heading back to your hotel—muddy shoes and all.
Beginner Scuba Diving Búzios: 30 Minutes UnderwaterA 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.
Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases IslandsYou 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.
Angra dos Reis: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & LunchYou’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.
Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Flight Over Christ & BeachesYou’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.
Iguazu Falls Private Tour: Both Brazil & Argentina SidesA private guided tour of Iguazu Falls that crosses both the Argentine and Brazilian sides in a single day, with park entry, transportation, and a professional guide included. The Argentine side puts you at the base of the falls via immersive trails and the Upper Circuit; the Brazilian side gives you the full width of the cascade from above. Moderate fitness required; passports are essential, and US, Canadian and Australian travelers need an eVisa for Brazil.Is it for me?Book this private tour to see both the Argentine base-level trails and Brazilian panoramic views in one day—your guide handles the border crossing and coordinates entry to both park systems.
Rocinha Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro: Local Guides & Motorcycle TaxisYou 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.
Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Hike & Jungle Climb AdventureYou’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.
Foz do Iguaçu: Hidden Waterfalls Hike & River BathingYou hike four trails through Foz do Iguaçu's forest, stopping to swim in ten different waterfalls and natural pools in the Iguaçu River. A bilingual guide leads the group through easy to moderate terrain, provides safety gear and water, and photographs the day so you have the images afterward. The full day includes morning and afternoon sections with a break between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually swim in waterfalls rather than view them from a distance, and you'd rather have a guide handle the route, safety gear and logistics than navigate the forest trails yourself — the four-trail structure is what fits all ten waterfalls into a single day.
Fernando de Noronha: Ilha Tour by 4x4 with Snorkeling & Main BeachesYou’ll ride across Fernando de Noronha by 4x4 with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect stops for snorkeling at Praia do Porto, sweeping views from Sancho and Boldró viewpoints, plus time to wander iconic beaches like Baía dos Porcos and Cacimba do Padre. It’s full-on but never rushed — just enough time for sand between your toes and maybe a little sunburn.
São Paulo Tour: Downtown, Paulista & Ibirapuera ParkA 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.
Bombinhas boat tour: 10 deserted beaches & waterfall trailAn ecological boat tour through Bombinhas that navigates 10 deserted beaches along the coast, then stops at Praia Triste for a 700-meter walk to a waterfall with a swim in natural pools. The tour includes a visit to the Lithic Workshop, oyster and shellfish farms, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French; it runs 3.5 hours total. Not suitable for children under 5, pregnant travelers, or those with reduced mobility.Is it for me?The 3.5-hour window means you fit the boat, the beaches, the waterfall and the workshop into a single morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your day. The waterfall walk is medium difficulty and not open to children under 5, pregnant travelers, or anyone with mobility constraints—book this one if you can manage the terrain and want the inland trail as part of the coastal route.
Rio de Janeiro: Historic Center & Santa Teresa with Hotel PickupYou 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.
Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class & Nightclub with Live BandYou 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.
Rio de Janeiro: Private Custom Tour with Pickup & Flexible StopsYou’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.
Rio Tijuca Forest: Small Group Hike, Waterfalls & HistoryYou’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.
Bento Gonçalves Wine Tasting: 6 Wines Guided by SommelierA personalized wine tasting at Vale dos Vinhedos in Bento Gonçalves where you select 6 wines or sparkling wines from a menu of over 15 options and taste them guided by a sommelier or enologist. The tasting runs 90 minutes in an elegant, modern setting with warm service from winemakers; you take home a personalized crystal goblet. Minimum age is 18; the winery is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tasting if you want to choose which wines you taste rather than follow a set menu — the sommelier explains each one, so you learn as you go. The 90-minute format fits a free afternoon without eating into a full day.
Salvador: Brazilian Cooking Class & Caipirinha DrinksYou’ll cook classic Bahia dishes in a Salvador home kitchen, from pão de queijo to moqueca stew, guided by a local host who shares family recipes and stories. Mix your own caipirinha (with as much cachaça as you dare), taste brigadeiros you made yourself, and end with regional coffee. It’s hands-on, relaxed, sometimes messy — exactly how good food should feel.
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro: Tandem flight with hotel pickupTandem paragliding in Rio de Janeiro pairs you with an experienced instructor for a flight over the city, starting with hotel pickup and a brief training session at Pedra Bonita. The experience runs about 2.5 hours total, includes private transportation, all insurance and equipment (helmet, flight belt, GoPro camera), and ends with digital video and photos of your flight. A guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.Is it for me?Book this if you want the flight itself to be the focus rather than a guided tour with multiple stops—you're in the air with an instructor, not watching from the ground or listening to narration. The 2.5-hour window works for a morning or afternoon slot without eating your whole day.
