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Christ the Redeemer above Rio de Janeiro with Sugarloaf and Guanabara Bay

Rio de Janeiro · Day tours

Rio de Janeiro

The Marvelous City, with a local at your side

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Why Rio de Janeiro

Mountains plunging into the sea, a giant statue with open arms, beaches that gave the world a bossa-nova soundtrack, Rio is a city you feel in your chest. The hard part isn't finding things to do; it's choosing.

Our Rio day tours are run by guides who live here. We string the icons together intelligently, slip in the corners most visitors miss, and handle every detail so you can simply enjoy the Cidade Maravilhosa.

  • Christ the RedeemerUp Corcovado by cog train to the open-armed icon, 700 m above the city.
  • Sugarloaf MountainA glass cable car, running since 1912, over Guanabara Bay.
  • Selarón Steps & LapaHand-tiled stairs and the white arches at the heart of Rio's nightlife.
  • Santa TeresaCobbled lanes, the yellow tram, studios and viewpoints.
  • Tijuca ForestOne of the world's largest urban rainforests, hand-replanted by hand.
  • A respectful favela visitVisited with a local guide, warmth, music and remarkable views.

In pictures

Rio de Janeiro, up close

Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado
Sugarloaf cable car over Guanabara Bay
Ipanema beach at golden hour
The colourful Selarón Steps in Lapa
The yellow Santa Teresa tram on a cobbled street
The white Arcos da Lapa aqueduct
A waterfall in the Tijuca rainforest
Sunset over Rio's coastline from Arpoador

Few skylines on Earth make a first-timer gasp like Rio's.

Trips & experiences

Ways to travel Rio de Janeiro

Every trip is run by our local team and shaped around you, tell us your dates and we'll handle the rest.

Rio City Day Tour

Full day · about 9 hours

Difficulty Moderate · walking between sights, some steps and cobbled streets

R$380≈ US$70
  • per person (7–9 people)
  • from R$330 in larger groups
  • R$30 Mochicard discount
  • kids ≤11 half price

What you'll see

  • Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado)
  • A local-guided favela visit
  • Selarón Steps
  • Lapa & the Kobra mural
  • Santa Teresa
  • Historic centre
  • Tijuca Forest

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Certified local guide
  • Transport between sights

Not included

  • Entrance fees & attraction tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Gratuities

An indicative guide, confirm exact inclusions and access with our team before you book.

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Tropical Rio & Telegraph Rock

Full day · 8–9 hours

Difficulty Active · includes an uphill hike on a natural trail

R$380≈ US$70
  • per person (7–9 people)
  • from R$330 in larger groups
  • R$30 Mochicard discount

What you'll see

  • Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock)
  • Wild, quiet beaches
  • A tropical river boat ride
  • Wetlands & wildlife

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Certified local guide
  • Transport between sights

Not included

  • Entrance fees & attraction tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Gratuities

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Carnival Experience (year-round)

About 9 hours · afternoon start

Difficulty Easy · mostly venue-based, limited walking

R$110≈ US$20
  • per person
  • higher in peak season

What you'll see

  • Samba City (Cidade do Samba)
  • A samba-school workshop
  • Costumes & floats
  • Little Africa
  • A live samba rehearsal

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Certified local guide
  • Samba-school access

A behind-the-scenes, rehearsal-based experience, not run during Carnival week itself.

Not included

  • Entrance fees & attraction tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Gratuities

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Private Rio Tour

Half or full day · fully flexible

Difficulty Tailored · pace and walking built around your group

From R$750 (half day) / R$1,100 (full day)≈ US$135 / US$200
  • per group, tiered by size
  • entrance fees not included

What you'll see

  • A custom route built around you
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Direct access to your guide

Included

  • Private vehicle sized to your group
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Certified guide

Not included

  • Entrance fees & attraction tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Gratuities

An indicative guide, confirm exact inclusions and access with our team before you book.

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Add-on experiences

  • Hang-gliding from Pedra BonitaR$1,350 ≈ US$245
  • Street & graffiti art tourR$180 ≈ US$35
  • Little Africa heritage walkR$100 ≈ US$20
  • Arraial group boat trip (with transfer)R$450 ≈ US$80
  • Búzios beach dayR$200 ≈ US$40
  • Petrópolis imperial cityR$255–315 ≈ US$45–55

Prices are per person unless noted, in Brazilian Real (US$ approximate); final quote confirmed by our team.

Best time to go

Year-round. December–March is hot and full of energy (Carnival is movable, around February/March); the cooler, drier April–October stretch brings clearer mountaintop views and thinner crowds.

Accessibility

Christ the Redeemer has panoramic lifts and escalators, Sugarloaf's cable cars are step-free, and Copacabana and Leme have adapted beach points, but we confirm exactly what works for each traveler before you book. No blanket promises.

How it works

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Tell us what you love

Your dates, your pace, your must-sees, and any access needs. A quick chat (or our AI planner) is all it takes.

We craft your plan

Our Rio-based team shapes a route that actually works, with the right local guides, timing and logistics.

Travel with us beside you

Private support before and during your trip, so you can simply enjoy Brazil, we handle the rest.

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Guides for Rio de Janeiro

The Best Things to Do in Rio de JaneiroVisiting Christ the RedeemerRio Carnival, Explained

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Real moments

Real moments in Rio de Janeiro

Photos and clips from recent Trip in Brazil days out in Rio, our real guests, our real guides.