Tours and Trips in Rio de Janeiro

Discover the nearby city of Niterói, on the other side of Guanabara Bay, during this 5-hour tour from Rio de Janeiro. With your local guide, explore the history, culture and architecture of the city, including the largest number of signed works by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. Visit the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of contemporary art in Brazil. Stop by some of the city's municipal buildings, such as the Popular Theater of Niterói and the Memory Hall Roberto Silveira. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Kayak to Cotunduba Island from Praia Vermehla on this 4-hour eco-adventure in Rio. Get a lesson on paddling technique and basic safety from your expert kayaking guide, then take off for the island, located 1 mile (1.8km) offshore. Explore the island, part of an environmental protection area, and learn about the local flora and fauna from your guide. Get panoramic views of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches with Dois Irmaos hill and Tijuca Forest in the background. Use of all kayaking equipment is included; you must know how to swim to participate in this tour. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

If you want to relax in the morning and have a very interesting afternoon you can take the subway and meet us for our afternoon walking tour through the Olympic Boulevard, Sea Port area and visit the Museum of Tomorrow.But if you are full of energy and want to have a very pleasant day please check our complete walking tour called "Rio Walking Tour - City Center plus Olympic Boulevard and Museum of Tomorrow"

Explore the mountain retreat of Petrópolis on this full-day guided tour. Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features landmarks like the Crystal Palace, the Imperial Museum and the burial place of Dom Pedro II. Purchase a tour upgrade for a stop at Cervejaria Bohemia, where you'll taste one of Brazil's favorite lagers and learn about the history and science behind this brewery through a tour and interactive exhibits. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Trek to the top of Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Hill) and visit the Vidigal Favela on this nature and educational tour in Rio. Follow your local guide to the top of the trail leading to the highest of the two hills for spectacular views of Rio splayed out below. This round-trip hike takes about 2 hours and is moderately difficult. On the way down, walk through Vidigal favela. Interact with the local residents and see how life operates in this neighborhood. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels or the cruise port is included.

Hike to Morro da Urca, then ride the aerial cable car the rest of the way to Sugar Loaf mountain on this half-day tour. Follow your guide on a forest trail to the twin granite domes and be rewarded with sweeping views of Guanabara Bay and Rio's UNESCO-listed landscape from the summit. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Hike to Pico da Tijuca, the tallest peak in Tijuca National Park. This 6-hour hiking adventure with a professional guide introduces you to the natural history of the Tijuca Forest and treats you to unparalleled views via a rock-carved staircase. See Rio from above, marvel at the beauty of a pristine waterfall and visit the Tijuca National Park Museum. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Hike to the summit of Pedra Bonita, a rocky viewpoint with a magnificent look at Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. This moderate 4-hour hiking tour through the Tijuca Forest takes you along the Agulhinha Gavea trail to the granite peak. Snap photos of Pedra da Gávea, Sao Conrado and the hang gliders taking off from the top. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Walk through historical downtown Rio during this 4-hour tour with a local guide. Ride the subway downtown, like the 'cariocas', or Rio locals, do, then start your tour in Cinelandia Square. Visit important landmarks like the Opera House, the National Library, Tiradentes Palace and the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants. Listen as your guide shares information about the history, culture, art and architecture of the area while you walk. Enjoy personal attention and an intimate experience on this small-group tour.

Learn about the Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on this 4-hour private tour. With a local guide, enjoy the flexibility to customize your own tour according to your interests. Visit Itzhak Rabin Park to enjoy spectacular views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf. See Chaim Weitzman Square and a public school named after Anne Frank. Head to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. See the Clube Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue in Copacabana, as well as the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center in Leblon. Along the way, enjoy personal attention and informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Join this small-group 6-hour hike and explore Rio's highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022m - 3353ft) which is located in the middle of the Tijuca Forest, and overlooks most of the city. Enjoy one of the best trails in Rio de Janeiro and visit Vista Chinesa and Taunay Waterfall.

Time travel to the future during this flexible-length guided tour and transfer to Rio de Janeiro's brand-new Museum of Tomorrow. Admire the eye-catching design of this 'experimental museum' (the building was designed by 'starchitect' Santiago Calatrava) discovering a range of exhibits covering topics including environmental sustainability, science, art, technology and culture. A range of on-site amenities including gardens, cycling paths and a reflection pool add to the atmosphere. A guide, entrance fee and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Gain an insider's perspective of Rio de Janeiro on a half- or full-day of the vibrant Brazilian city with passionate local tour guide, Marcio Boechat. Embark on a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro's arresting landmarks with Marcio, visiting the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and admiring the grand façade of Metropolitan Cathedral. Allow Marcio to suggest the best spots to enjoy authentic Brazillian cusine and gain valuable insight into the city's rich culture and history from a native local. Customize the duration and itinerary of this private tour according to your interests.

Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park on this half-day morning tour, led by a specialist guide. Starting from Jequitibá Waterfall, you'll walk at a leisurely pace along a forest trail ending at Shower Waterfall, aka Box Waterfall. Stand or wade under the rock-walled cascades for a refreshing shower before reversing your steps. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Set in a striking modern structure with the Guanabara Bay as its backdrop, Rio's Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum that focuses on ecology, sustainability and our planet's future. This brand new, ultra-modern museum uses state-of-the-art visuals, simulators and carefully curated exhibitions to reflect on the past, present and future of life and the world. Visitors should note that despite the name, there isn't any technology on display - the Museum of Tomorrow tots itself as "a museum of questions."

Tick off all the attractions on your Rio de Janeiro must-see list on this full-day tour. With transportation included and a guide in the lead, you'll make good time on visits to the city's highlights, including the Selaron steps, the main Rio cathedral, the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Gondola ride and lunch included.

Take your Rio de Janeiro visit to new heights thanks to this 8-hour private hiking excursion to the top of Pedra da Gavea. Travel to Rio's Tijuca rainforest for your ascent of this 9,060-foot (842-meter) pinnacle of rock, admiring local wildlife during the steep climb. You'll eventually strap on climbing equipment, completing a few basic rock climbing sections on your trip to the top. Enjoy stunning views of greater Rio from the peak before rappelling back down. A guide, equipment and round-trip hotel transport from select locations are all included.

Discover the remarkable Pedra do Tel egrafo during this 6-hour hiking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Travel to Pedra Branca State Park and start up the trail from Praia Grande in Barra de Guaratiba. Trek 2 miles (3.5 km) to the 1,161-foot (354-meter) summit, stopping at viewpoints and picturesque lookouts along the way. Get views of Rio's area beaches like Praia do Perigoso, Praia do Meio, Grumari, Pontal do Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea and all the Restinga da Marambaia. Round-trip transportation is included with the private tour option.

Rappel from Bico do Papagaio on this guided hike in the Tijuca Forest and be treated to views of Rio de Janeiro. A specialist guide provides climbing equipment and support while you descend 65 feet (20 meters) from the summit. You'll have the unforgettable opportunity to refresh under Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of the Souls) and visit the Tijuca National Park Museum. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Trek the Pedra da Gávea trail with a hiking guide during this 3-hour eco-adventure in Rio. Over the course of 2.5 hours, make your way to the summit of one of the city's most famous rock formations at 2,763 feet (842 meters) above sea level. Get stunning views of the Tijuca Forest and the entire city of Rio de Janeiro, including its most famous landmarks. Although the last portion of the trail is steep, this hike is suitable for most fitness levels. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.