Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is full of attractions such as mountains, beaches and the Tijuca National Park a Urban Forest Located in the heart of Rio. This set, makes our city full of possibilities. With such a diversity of attractions, activities and new things happening, visitors that has little time, end up knowing only the basics touristic spots, such as Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. So, for those who prefer a customized tour, the ideal is to make a private tour, where you have the freedom to choose your itinerary and still count on our help to define which sites best suited to your profile. Come ride your private tour with the support of a local guide and make your trip a unique and special experience! You will learn and see things that you would never find by yourself!

The building designed by Santiago Calatrava has sustainable design initiatives, incorporating natural energy and light sources, such as using solar panels to supply power to the building and water from the bay to regulate its internal temperature. The main exhibition is the brainchild of physicist and cosmologist Luiz Alberto Oliveira and takes visitors through five major areas: Cosmos, Earth, Anthropocene, Tomorrow and Now. The museuml addresses issues like population growth and increased life expectancy, consumption patterns, climate change, genetic engineering and bioethics, the distribution of wealth, technological advances, and changes in biodiversity.

Enjoy this private 4 to 5-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf with a professional photographer/guide. There is no need for selfies on this exclusive tour. The guide serves as both the tour leader and the personal photographer while exploring Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks. In less than 48 hours, you receive at least 100 color photos from the tour via zip-file that were taken just for you! Tour guide, tickets to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf, professional pictures and roundtrip transfer included.

A half-day hike guided tour in Tijuca Forest National Park, one of the biggest urban rainforests in the world. Our experienced guides will take you on an amazing adventure hiking up one of the most stunning summits in Rio. You'll visit Pedra Bonita (696m=2283ft) a popular lookout in the Tijuca Rainforest with amazing views to the coastline of the city and a view to Gavea Rock, the flat 'table mountain' in Rio that provides incredible picture opportunities. During the tour, you'll experience the nature and the feeling of being in the tropical rainforest. In addition to the fun and adventure our team will provide information and curiosities about the flora and fauna, like monkeys, quatis, and toucans, that may appear in the way.  Highlights:  - Tijuca Rainforest National Park (03rd biggest urban forest in the world) - Amazing views in clear days (696m=2283ft= as high as the Christ Redeemer statue)

Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide. Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon. Head to the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain and catch the cable car to the breathtaking summit of it. Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held. Enter the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of Rio’s numerous iconic symbols. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture, climbing the Sélaron Steps and passing the Lapa Arches. The itinerary can be totally customizable according to your personal preferences to create the best Rio’s experience. At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel.

Head out of Rio for the day, where a schooner awaits to take you on a cruise of the turquoise blue waters. Meet the islands of Angra dos Reis and the Unesco World Heritage site of Ilha Grande with several stops for swimming including the blue Lagoon and Gipóia Island where you will stop for a delicious lunch. With roundtrip hotel transportation and a buffet lunch included, a day of relaxation lies ahead.

The Sem as Portas Helicopter flight in Rio de Janeiro is one of the best tours to take during the day and at sunset. It will be an unforgettable trip, an extraordinary experience, taking a selfie with your legs out of the helicopter and with Christ the Redeemer is undoubtedly wonderful! Live the experience of flying in a helicopter without doors in Rio de Janeiro and be enchanted by The wonderful city of RJ. See Rio de Janeiro in a stunning and safe way.

Arraial do Cabo has many beaches and each one is more beautiful than the other. They are paradisiacal beaches, some of which are easily accessible, others where it is only possible to reach by boat or by trail. Pool blue. Green water. Turquoise. Baby blue. The sea of Arraial do Cabo has colored pencil box colors. In this part of the coast of Rio de Janeiro, we find stunt beaches of the Caribbean, with white sands and very gentle waves. Regardless of the degree of difficulty, there is no way not to fall in love with each of them.

We offers an exciting tour of outdoor activities including an easy hiking, zip line and a canopy tree. Our circuit located only 20 minutes from the touristic area is great for nature lovers. Our guides will take you on a hiking trip. After hike you will continue your canopy tour on vertical obstacles that will challenge you physically and mentally. You will overcome different obstacles and at the end brace yourself for the sensation of flight as you zip line through the rain forest. So get off the couch and take to the trees again with an unforgettable Canopy Tour experience.

In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way. During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace. When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum.

We will pass through the paradisiacal islands of the bay of Angra dos Reis, diving in a spectacular natural pool, aboard a comfortable schooner, with lunch included in the package. Ilha Grande, the largest and best-known island in the region, is one of the most sought after and coveted places by tourists who come to visit Rio de Janeiro. With blue - green and crystal clear sea waters, with its corals and a marine fauna full of species, Ilha Grande becomes a perfect setting for diving.

Two days to spend discovering many places that make this city the "Cidade Maravilhosa". Rio de Janeiro is extraordinary because it offers tourists an immense natural and landscape treasure that blends with a great historical and artistic heritage. I want to guide you to discover Rio de Janeiro during this tour which, I am sure, will remain unforgettable. I am a professional tourism guide, I love to tell, not just present, the city in all its uniqueness and I do so with pleasure both in my native language, Italian, and in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous ecological attractions in one day! One this private photography tour, you'll experience an array of extraordinary flora and not have to worry about your holiday photos! There will be a professional photographer on the tour with you to take care of all your photo needs. You'll receive the digital photos after the tour and have the option of ordering prints. PLEASE NOTE, THE VISITATION OF THE PARQUE LAGE PALACE WILL BE CLOSED BY MAY 29TH 2025 FOR RESTAURATION. IT´S POSSIBLE TO VISIT ONLY THE OUTDOORS AREA OF THE PARK.

We are going to discover one important aspect of Brazilian culture: the food! The chef will present the ingredients and teach how to choose the freshest and most ideal for making food. We are going to listen to the history of each of the dishes and their importance for Brazilians.

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor area) with the Kobra Mural and the Museum of Tomorrow, the Monastery of Saint Benedict, the Olympic Cauldron, Praça XV, and the Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays).

This is a private layover tour made for those who have limited time to spend in our city. We pick you up at the airport, take you to the 2 most important tourist attractions in town and then bring you back to the airport just in time for you to catch your flight back home. We take you to the beautiful Christ the Redeemer and to the famous Sugarloaf. It is a 5-hour flexible tour that can be customised to fit your itinerary. Tour guide, tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf and roundtrip transfer included.

Parasailing in Rio is certainly one of the most enjoyable activities you can find. Imagine how it would be soaring over the Guanabara Bay and enjoying all the beauty of our coastline, seeing the beaches and mountains. If you are looking for a fun experience during your vacation in Rio de Janeiro, this unforgettable adventure is made for you. Take-off and landing are dry and take place on the boat, not on the water or beach, making this a safe and comfortable experience. Roundtrip transfer and parasailing instructors included.

Pedra da Gavea is one of the most famous rock formations of Rio de Janeiro and the most admired adventure in the city. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is the ideal hiking tour for those who enjoy lots of adventure and adrenaline. You will go to the summit of Pedra da Gavea, which is the biggest block of solid rock by the sea in the world. At the top of its 844 meters, you can see the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the Jockey Club, the Botafogo cove, the Aterro do Flamengo, the Sugar Loaf mountain, the Morro da Urca, the Pedra Bonita, the Corcovado - Christ  the Redeemer Statue and the other mountains of the Tijuca Forest and landmarks such as Guanabara Bay, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra Tijuca and the Serra dos Orgaos Region. This hiking tour takes place inside the Atlantic Rainforest, so you have great chances to encounter wild animals during the hike.

Get to understand Brazilian history and the importance of coffee in this unique tour. We take you to an authentic farm that has maintained most of its structure as it was back in the colonial times. We leave Rio de Janeiro city and head to a region known as the Coffee Valley. The Coffee Valley takes you back to the past with its country coffee farms dating as far back as the nineteenth century. You can also buy it and bring some of it home. Tour guide, tickets to the Coffee Farm and roundtrip transfer included.

The Carnival Parade Special Group School is a fierce competition between Samba Schools that have spent the entire year preparing themselves for this battle of performances. We offer the unique opportunity to participate in this competition by dressing-up in an authentic and tailor-made costume made by a Samba School. We help you put on the costume to walk down the Sambodromo and experience the true energy of the carnival. When the performance is finished, we take you back to your hotel. Keep in mind that the Carnival season changes every year. Roundtrip transfer and costume included. Tickets to watch the Carnival Parade are not included.

Experience authentic Brazilian culture in a special combination of gastronomy and artistic performances at Roxy Dinner Show. Enjoy the rich Brazilian gastronomy, manifested in delicious dishes signed by award-winning chef Danilo Parah. Experience a full dinner service of international standard, with a starter, main course and dessert. After dinner, be enchanted and be part of the unusual show “Aquele Abraço”, made up of lots of colors, lights, poetry, technology and rhythms such as Funk, Forró, Samba and MPB. Feel like you're at a big party in a spacious setting with beautiful Art Deco architecture.

Is this your first time in Rio? So this is the best choice for you to explore all the main "Carioca" wonders. Begin your journey at the majestic Sugarloaf Mountain, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the sky and the city reveals its most dazzling views. Continue to the vibrant Selarón Steps and the striking Metropolitan Cathedral before admiring the historic Arcos da Lapa. Explore the charming hills of Santa Teresa, a haven of art and tradition, and ascend through the lush Tijuca Forest to reach the world-famous Christ the Redeemer. This curated experience blends Rio’s natural splendor, cultural richness, and timeless sophistication in one unforgettable day.

Private guide and pick-up to Carnaval Experience (Samba City). When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour will introduce you to the artistry and imagination involved in the creation of Carnival and allow you to discover the behind-the-scenes of the greatest Carnival in the world! You will Have a unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working, and the preparations for the parade. During the tour, you will witness the construction and production process of more than 3000 costumes and floats for the Carnival parade. This experience includes a guided tour to the warehouse of the 2022 Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio, including exhibition about the history of Samba and the Carnival. This tour also provides a chance to dress up in authentic carnival costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink.

Unmissable beaches and islands! That's right, Angra dos Reis owns 365 islands, part of the reason that makes the destination so delicious. On the coast of Rio de Janeiro” is synonymous with paradisiacal scenarios, with transparent sea and unparalleled beauty. Ilha Grande is the largest island in the state of Rio de Janeiro and the sixth largest maritime island in Brazil. The coasts of the island are cut by numerous peninsulas and inlets, forming several beaches. Among so many options, the most popular beaches/islands are Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde, Praia Cataguazes, Praia de Freguesia de Santana and Praia de Japariz, where we will stop for lunch.