Cultural & Theme Tours in Brazil

Immerse yourself in Sao Paulo's vibrant art scene on this 5-hour tour of the city's artistic highlights. From a starting point at one of the city's most lauded museums, continue through an alleyway covered with street art to a popular urban gallery. Along the way, learn about the city's art history from your engaging, knowledgeable guide. End up in a popular bar and artist hangout on Rua Augusta to sip drinks and discuss your impressions of the tour.

View Brazil's foremost 20th-century artists with skip-the-line admission to the Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna) of Rio de Janeiro. A professional guide points out the landmark building designed by Modernist architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy and landscape envisioned by Roberto Burle Marx. Containing more than 15,000 works of art, the MAM collection of sculptures and paintings includes internationally renowned Latin American and European artists. Beat the crowds and relax with a convenient hotel or cruise port transfer to the museum in Flamengo Park.

Explore one of Rio's oldest neighborhoods, Santa Teresa, on this 4-hour guided sightseeing tour. With a small group of twelve people or less, walk down cobblestone streets among the the district's interesting architecture. Admire sprawling views of greater Rio de Janeiro, climb the Selarón Staircase and explore the Chácara do Céu Museum and Parque das Ruínas (Ruins Park).

Explore the ins and outs of Maracana Stadium on a guided tour, perfect for soccer fans. Hit all the highlights of the stadium, renovated in 2014 for the FIFA World Cup, including the team bench, the locker rooms, and the VIP press box. Travel with a small group of just 14 people or fewer, which ensures personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions of your guide. Round-trip transportation available from select hotels.

Visit Salvador's most important cultural museums during a 3-hour private tour. With your dedicated guide, enjoy flexibility and personal attention as you learn about Salvador's history. Visit both the Afro-Brazilian Museum and the museums dedicated to the indigenous people of Brazil. Stop by the Carlos Costa Pinto Museum and a museum of sacred and religious art housed in a building owned by a 19th-century Carmelite order. Learn about the cultural history of the city and how the combination of people from different backgrounds came together to create a unique social fabric. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Veer from the typical sights on this 5-hour tour of Sao Paulo, led by an informative local guide who takes you beyond the city center to the outskirts of the vibrant metropolis. Kick around a "˜futebol' (soccer ball) at Juventus Stadium, visit a thriving park once a Brazilian prison, and view the largest outdoor urban art museum in the world. You'll enjoy some Lebanese cuisine and learn about the city's diverse communities along the way.

Take a historic hike through Paraty's Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

Get ready to meet some of the Brazilian passion: Carnival, Samba and Soccer in this unique and VIP experience.

Explore Pelourinho, the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Named a world cultural center by UNESCO, the area was instrumental in the African slave trade and continues to be a center of African culture in Brazil. Walk through the streets and learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum, the Society for Black Protection and the Rosary of the Blacks, the first black Christian brotherhood in the New World. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels are included.

Salvador is dazzling in the sky with intense tones, the color of the sea and the countless breathtaking views. On this tour you will discover the city in search of the best places to enjoy a unique landscape.

See the colorful art that's hidden throughout Rio de Janeiro on a half-day walking tour of the Gloria neighborhood, Praça Mauá, Olympic Boulevard, and Pedra do Sal, using the metro to explore the city. You'll see a massive mosaic, landmark architecture, murals, Olympic art, and an area that overflows with samba and choro music. Walking through Rio with a local, art-loving guide means you'll learn the stories behind each place you see, and the group size is limited to 12 people for a fun, flexible experience.

Make the most of your day with our best options.You can start your day being one of the first visitors to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue, a famous landmark in Rio de Janeiro, on top of the Corcovado Hill, without the usual crowd early in the morning.If you want to make it better, you can visit the 2 of the most famous spots in Rio in just one morning just adding to your tour an option to enjoy the stunning views from Sugar Loaf Mountain.You also can complete your city tour adding the Downtown area in the tour. This way you can visit ,in an 8.5-hour sightseeing tour, all of the well known landmarks in Rio de Janeiro.And to make your tour a perfect one and to turn it to Rio's Best Tour you can simply add all tickets and lunch to your option. Your only duty in this case will be enjoying your day!!!

Burle Marx, the multiple artist, was a collector of plants and objects of art and design, among which Brazilian folk art stands out, displayed on the site where one can visit the seventeenth-century church restored by him. The visit to the Burle Marx Site is a highly inspiring and rare opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of nature preservation as we observe one of the most important collections of tropical plants in the world. After the visit to the site, we will continue to Pedra de Guaratiba and its lush beaches. In an attempt to dominate Rio de Janeiro in the XVI century, the French chose this place to setlle down and follow by land towards the shores of Guanabara Bay. Pedra de Guaratiba keeps many stories to tell its visitors. Following the beaches of Grumari, Prainha, Macumba, Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, Sao Conrado, Leblon and Ipanema.

Explore Trindade, a charming fishing village on this 6-hour tour from Paraty. Follow your local guide on a trek through the lush rainforest to a naturally-formed swimming pool called Caixa d'Aço (Steel Box). Swim, snorkel, relax and explore Bocaino Mountains National Park on foot, then enjoy a seafood lunch (own expense) at one of Trindade's local restaurants. Snorkeling equipment and round-trip hotel transportation are included in this tour.

Explore the old town of Salvador, known as the Pelorinho, on this guided tour. Visit historical and cultural sites like the Praça de Se, Largo Torreio de Jesus, and Largo Pelorinho, as well as churches like Cathedral Basilica and the Franciscan Monastery. Then, enjoy a traditional moqueca lunch (a Brazilian saltwater fish stew) at a local restaurant.

Immerse yourself in local life during this 4-hour educational tour of Rocinha Favela, one of South America's largest urban slums. Through your guide's thoughtful commentary, learn about the social, economic, and political features of this unique neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.

Peruse the Saara Shopping District on this 4-hour guided tour in Rio. This popular destination for locals is one of the most famous open-air street markets in the world and is a great source for handicrafts and souvenirs. Wander the streets and alleys, stopping in stores that sell clothing, accessories, souvenirs, costumes, party supplies and more. Ask your guide if you need help finding something specific or want to know where the best bargains are. Stop and grab a juice or some local delicacy like an açai bowl. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

A compact core of staggering architectural riches makes Salvador an ideal city to explore. The Portuguese built the country's first colonial capital here and their pastel-hued masterpiece was arguably never exceeded in Brazil. Once the site of slavers' markets, the cobblestone squares of the historic centre now resound with vibrant African drumming and capoeira displays. Our half-day tour wanders along wonderfully preserved historic streets and squares including the famed Pelourinho, which takes its name from the whipping post that once stood at its centre. 

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Follow a guide through one of the world's most famous football venues, including stops in the changing rooms, the tunnel, and the pitch itself. Learn about the history of football in Brazil through multimedia displays and films, and have plenty of time for photo ops and questions. This tour is a must-do for football (soccer) fans.