Tours & Sightseeing in Brazil

Explore the most important landmarks and highlights of Rio de Janeiro during this 8-hour tour with a private guide. Visit sites like the legendary Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Maracana Stadium, the Carioca Aqueduct and the Selaron Steps in Lapa. Take a cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy fantastic views of the city sprawled below in the afternoon light. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Capture the spirit of Sao Paulo during this 4-hour comprehensive walking tour. With your local guide, get to know the urban atmosphere from street level as you stroll through the city's streetscapes. Stop at landmarks like Ibirapuera Park, Edifício Itália and Estaçao da Luz. Learn about the city's history, culture, food and traditions through your guide's narration, making plenty of stops to rest and take photos along the way. Round-trip transportation from centrally located Sao Paulo hotels is included.

Combine a cruise on Guanabara Bay with visits to the Selaron Steps and the Christ the Redeemer statue during this 10-hour super saver tour in Rio. Traditional Brazilian barbecue lunch and round-trip transportation from hotels in Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana included.

Explore one of Rio's oldest neighborhoods, Santa Teresa, on this 4-hour guided sightseeing tour. Walk down Santa Teresa's hilly cobblestone streets among the the district's revitalized Belle Époque mansions and trendy new shops, bars and art studios. Admire sprawling views of greater Rio de Janeiro, climb the Selarón Staircase and explore Ruins Park. Take advantage of your insider guide's knowledge of the neighborhood's hot spots for further exploration on your own.

Explore all of Rio de Janeiro's highlights on this full-day walking tour through the city. Visit a number of landmarks such as the Santa Teresa neighborhood, the Selaron Stairs, the Lapa arches, Confeitaria Colombo, the new Olympic Boulevard and many more. Learn about the history and culture of the city from your informative guide as you stroll through the streets of the 'Marvelous City."

Stray from the beaten path and visit some of Rio de Janeiro's alternative tourists attractions on a 4-hour tour of the Sao Bento Monastery and the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Ideal for travellers who have ticked off Rio's main sites already, the tour's itinerary includes the Sao Bento Monastery, a gorgeous example of 16th-century Roman Catholic architecture, and the bohemian district of Santa Teresa, replete with haphazard houses and decorated stairways. Visit, too, the Feira Hippie de Ipanema, a market brimming with fabrics, handbags, souvenirs, and Brazilian street food.  

Combine the highlights of Rio de Janeiro on a single 12-hour tour, including a cruise on Guanabara Bay, visits to the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugar Loaf mountain at sunset. Barbecue lunch and pickup from hotels in Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana included.

Learn about Brazil's rubber trade on a visit to Vila Paraíso. During this half-day tour from Manaus, see where rubber is loaded onto boats and shipped around the world. At the Rubber Museum, visit the workshops and warehouses where rubber was collected, processed and stored. Take a walk among the rubber trees to see how rubber is collected, then visit both the Rubber Master's opulent house and the modest homes of typical industry employees. On the return trip to Manus, stop at Tup e Beach to cool off with a swim (time permitting). Round trip transportation from Manaus hotels is included.

Get to know the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro during this 8-hour sightseeing tour with a small group. Summit both Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Your small group is limited to 15 people or fewer to ensure your guide's personal attention and an intimate atmosphere. Traditional Brazilian lunch, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation are included.

Get a comprehensive whirlwind tour of Rio's downtown in just three hours. With your guide, learn about the city's culture and history through visits to landmarks such as the The Sao Bento Monastery, the Sambadromo, Maracana Stadium, and others. Round-trip transportation from Zona Sul hotels included.

Eliminate the stress of travelling between Rio de Janeiro's top attractions on this 6-hour tour of the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema Beach, and the Botanical Garden. Alongside a local guide, you'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and ascend the hills of Tijuca Forest to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New7Wonders of the World. See, too, Ipanema Beach and the exotic flora of the Botanical Garden. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Rio de Janeiro.

Get a new perspective on Rio de Janeiro with a 6-hour, private tour of the city's extraordinary lookout points. Capture classic images of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue from the Mirante Dona Marta, then enter the Tijuca National Park to see the panoramic views at the Vista Chinesa. Enjoy time to explore the lush forest, and pause for a local lunch in the glamorous Zona Sul. Visit the Pedra Bonita lookout, then finish your day with a fresh Caipirinha in the Vidigal favela, high above the city.

This 6-hour private tour gives you an introduction to Sugar Loaf Mountain, Urca, and the Vidigal favela (the Brazilian term for shantytown). Ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain for views of Rio and its beaches, then hit up a happy hour with drinks and snacks in Vidigal. Learn about the challenges favela communities in Rio face through your guide's commentary. Pickup and drop-off at Rio accommodations included.

Get a comprehensive introduction to Rio de Janeiro's iconic attractions on this full-day city tour with an informative guide. Start your packed itinerary atop Corcovado mountain, site of the Christ the Redeemer statue (Cristo Redentor). Discover World Cup history at Maracana Stadium and imagine Carnival at the Sambodromo. After a ride on the cable car to Sugar Loaf for aerial views, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and renowned beaches of Rio. Lunch at a 'churrascaria' (Brazilian steakhouse) is included.

Combine the artist enclave of Santa Teresa with the historic city center on this private tour of Rio. A professional photographer serves as your personal guide and captures images of popular landmarks. See the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) and preserved mansions, then stroll past the Metropolitan Cathedral, Confeitaria Colombo, Municipal Theatre, Tiradentes Palace and Paco Imperial (Imperial Palace) in the Centro. Receive a digital high-resolution album as a souvenir. Your 6-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.

If you're visiting Rio de Janeiro for the first time, orient yourself on a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this tour covers Rio highlights such as Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana), Statue of Christ Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), and Selaron Staircase (Escadaria Selaron). Plus, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Spend an epic day and night exploring all of Rio's attractions during this full-day tour. During the day, follow your guide to attractions like the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue on top of Corcovado Mountain, reached via a cog train ride through the Tijuca Rainforest. Take the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of Guanabara Bay and enjoy a downtown tour including Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. In the evening, attend the Ginga Tropical show, a vibrant dance performance that celebrates the country's cultural roots. Lunch and round-trip port or hotel transportation are included.

Get an in-depth, compassionate tour of the Rocinha favela (the Brazilian term for shantytown) during this 3-hour excursion via Jeep. With your in-the-know guide, meet the locals and observe their daily life, including visits to the neighborhood school and a street fair. Transportation from select hotels is provided.

See Rio's most important sights, including Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, during this comprehensive 5-hour guided tour. Visit Sao Conrado beach, a popular landing spot for hang gliders taking off from Pedra Bonita, to watch the gravity-defying adventurers soar high above the beach. Travel through Tijuca National Park's rainforest to the Christ the Redeemer statue, enjoying spectacular views over the city. Descend into the Santa Teresa neighborhood to visit the Escadaria Selaron and have lunch (own expense). Choose to return to your hotel or be dropped off at Sugar Loaf Mountain to view the sunset.

Visit Rio's highlights and landmarks on foot during a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. Starting from Cinelandia Station, follow your 'carioca' (Rio native) guide on a walk that includes Rio's most important historical and cultural sites. Visit National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio, Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco da Penitência and several other important landmarks. All entrance fees are included on this small-group tour.