Tours and Trips in Rio de Janeiro

Take a panoramic city tour, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day comprehensive tour of Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and by van or cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This 6 or 10-hour tour, which includes round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels, allows you to see all of Rio's sights in just one day.

Ascend Corcovado Mountain early in the morning for an uncrowded viewing of Christ the Redeemer during this 3-hour tour from Rio de Janeiro. After early morning hotel pickup, drive through the city in an comfortable tour van, seeing sights like Copacabana beach, Botafogo Soccer Club, Federal University, Guanabara Palace and Sao Judas Tadeu Church on the way. Enjoy informative, engaging commentary from your local guide during a 45-minute stop at the famous statue on Corcovado Mountain. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included on this small-group tour.

Let me show you my beautiful city , like a real "Carioca" would . Get a private and flexible itinerary on this costumed sightseeing and visit the city's landmarks and highlights, including the Sugar Loaf and Christ, the Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain.  Explore with me magical places and get tips about what to do in a save way in Rio. Round-trip transportation from accommodations in Rio are included.

Gain a better understanding of life in the Rocinha favela during a tour with the founder of a local English school. Walk through the neighborhood's streets, meet the locals and learn about what life is like here. Get a window into the favela's vibrant street art scene by visiting a local artist's studio and learn about the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, by stopping by a school. End your tour with a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

This short but sight-filled tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro is for travelers who want to see major cultural attractions in the city in one tour. In just a few hours see the baroque Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, visit the Modern Art Museum, climb the tiled Selaron staircase, see the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival celebrations take place, visit the Maracana soccer stadium, and experience much, much more.

Rio de Janeiro is home to the world's largest urban forest as well as many of Brazil's most famous attractions. With this full-day tour, get to know this city on the sea by visiting some of its most important sites, including Tijuca Forest National Park, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Get insider tips from a local guide on what to see and do during the rest of your stay.

Watch the sunset over Rio from Mureta da Urca during this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. As the sun makes its exit, turning the sky a multitude of colors, relax with a cold bottle of beer and some snacks from one of the bars in the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the atmosphere of this popular meeting place, encountering other travelers and locals alike. Learn about Rio's laid-back nightlife and what local residents do in their free time from your local guide. Four beers and round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels are included.

Customize your own 4-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro. Avoid the large groups and structured itineraries that limit your opportunities to learn and experience the 'Cidade Marvahilosa'. With your private guide, travel to the attractions that interest you the most or ask your guide to point you in the right direction. Highlights can include Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, historic downtown Rio and the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Private round-trip transportation from Rio hotel is included.

Travel by coach from Rio de Janeiro to the historical city of Petrópolis on this day trip, with guided tours of several must-see attractions. See the summer residence of Dom Pedro II and learn more about Brazil's 19th-century royal rule at the Imperial Museum. View the Gothic-style interior of St Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, tour the Crystal Palace and Santos Dumont Museum, shop on renowned Tereza Street and taste chocolate at the Patrone chocolate factory.

Rio de Janeiro has no shortage of spectacular vistas. Dois Irmaos Hill is one of the best and perhaps most interesting, overlooking both glamourous beaches and gritty favelas. Begin early with a hotel pick-up in a traditional kombi (VW bus) to the trailhead at the base of Two Brothers Hill. Hike through Tijuca Forest to summit Dois Irmaos for a panoramic view of Rio's South Zone. Hike back down continuing the tour with a closer look at favela life before being dropped off back at your hotel.

Pay a morning visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), the art deco statue atop Corcovado mountain. Be treated to a panorama of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay, then continue your sightseeing in downtown Rio by subway and walk through the city with your knowledgeable guide who points out key monuments. This 6-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point.

Ascend to the top of Corcovado to see the legendary Christ the Redeemer statue during this diverse tour in Rio. With your local guide, travel to the apex of Corcovado for spectacular views of the sprawling city below. Get up close with the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.

Tijuca Forest is huge and it can be hard to find your way if you're traveling there alone. Combine this Tijuca Forest tour and tree canopy ride from Rio, and take a hike with a guide through the rain forest to see its most beautiful sights without getting lost. Plus, you'll go through a fun course up in the trees that has 36 obstacles, including swinging bridges, ziplines, and tunnels.

Explore Rocinha Favela, the largest favela in Latin America, during this 4-hour guided educational tour. Walk through the local community with your guide to learn about what life is like there. Interact with members of the community, learn about the history of Rocinha and gain a deeper understanding of the economic and political factors that shape Rio society.

Revel in the many attractions of Rio de Janeiro during this 8-hour city tour with lunch. Take your Rio visit to new heights from on top of the world-famous Corcovado (home of the Christ the Redeemer statue) and the sublime peak of Sugarloaf Mountain. You'll also have time to enjoy the beach scenes at Ipanema and Copacabana, check out the Sambodrome (ground zero for Brazil's annual Carnival festivities) and explore Rio neighborhoods like Botafogo. A guide, all-you-can-eat lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Hike into the hillsides above Rio for amazing views and fresh air during this 5-hour trek to the peak of 'Dois Irmaos' (Two Brothers Hill). Depart from Vidigal favela on easy walk to the summit of this well known hill. As you hike, admire the lush foliage, endangered orchids and plentiful birds like hawks and owls that inhabit the area. Enjoy postcard-worthy views of Rio de Janeiro when you reach the peak, followed by time to explore the streets of Vidigal with your guide. Round-trip hotel transport is also included.

Experience the highlights of Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil during a 16-day tour of South America. With your informed, professional guide, visit Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Trek on Perito Moreno glacier in Tierra del Fuego and cruise on the River Plata to Uruguay. Get the inside scoop on the eclectic culture and history of each country from your engaging, friendly guide. Overnight accommodation, some meals and round-trip hotel or port transportation are included.

Spend an afternoon learning about the culture and history of Rio de Janeiro's favelas with a three-hour guided walking tour of the city's largest favela: Rocinha. Your local guide picks you up from your hotel and leads you on a tour though one of Rio's favelas, where you learn about the cycle of crime, drugs, and weapons with the hope that the cycle can be broken though education. After touring the area safely, return to your hotel.

Get up close to the Christ the Redeemer statue before the crowds arrive during this early morning tour to Corcovado. Meet your local guide at your hotel in Rio and head straight for the city's most famous landmark. Drive through the Tijuca National Forest to Paineiras and board the vehicles up to the top of the mountain. Enjoy fantastic views of the city of Rio sprawled below, just waking up in the early morning light. Learn about the history of the statue through engaging commentary from your guide.

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Carnival during this tour of Cidade do Samba. On this outing, follow your guide on a tour of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's warehouse, one of Rio's top samba schools, where they store their outrageous costumes and grandiose parade floats. Toast to your insider's experience with a traditional caipirinha while you learn about the history and culture of the Carnival in Brazil. Brave visitors can even try on a few feathered costumes. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.