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

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

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

R$380≈ US$70per 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

Tropical Rio & Telegraph Rock

Full day · 8–9 hours

R$380≈ US$70per 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

Carnival Experience (year-round)

About 9 hours · afternoon start

R$110≈ US$20per 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.

Private Rio Tour

Half or full day · fully flexible

From R$750 (half day) / R$1,100 (full day)≈ US$135 / US$200per 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

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

Planning with Trip in Brazil

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.

Ready to see Rio de Janeiro?

Build it instantly with our AI concierge, or message our Rio team on WhatsApp.

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.