Cultural & Theme Tours in Rio de Janeiro

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

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.

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.

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.

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).