Cultural & Theme Tours in Southeast Brazil

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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