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Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and …More

4.4 (69)

Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.4 (69)
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$61
Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you'll walk …More

5.0 (133)

Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you'll walk...

8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (133)
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$85
Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide

You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous". This phrase is based on prejudice. Would you like to experience a favela, real …More

4.9 (200)

Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide

You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous". This phrase is based on prejudice. Would you like to experience a favela, real...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (200)
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$20
Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio …More

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Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (85)
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$125
Hiking Tour to Telegraph Stone with Drone videos

Adventurers can take part in one of Rio’s most famous hikes to Pedra do Telégrafo, celebrated for its cliffside optical illusion photos and sweeping views …More

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Hiking Tour to Telegraph Stone with Drone videos

Adventurers can take part in one of Rio’s most famous hikes to Pedra do Telégrafo, celebrated for its cliffside optical illusion photos and sweeping views...

1 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (373)
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$60
Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

See two of Rio’s most famous landmarks in one half-day tour. Begin with a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, then continue …More

4.5 (243)

Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

See two of Rio’s most famous landmarks in one half-day tour. Begin with a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, then continue...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (243)
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$121
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio …More

4.6 (157)

Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (157)
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$40
Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Take a non-intrusive 4-hour walking tour of Rocinha favela in Rio, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour …More

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Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Take a non-intrusive 4-hour walking tour of Rocinha favela in Rio, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (92)
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$35
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch

✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro in one day! ✨ Prepare for an unforgettable experience in the “Wonderful City”! This is the most complete and desirable …More

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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch

✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro in one day! ✨ Prepare for an unforgettable experience in the “Wonderful City”! This is the most complete and desirable...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (83)
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$167
Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf …More

4.6 (86)

Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (86)
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$144
Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to …More

4.2 (203)

Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.2 (203)
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$51
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We …More

5.0 (223)

Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$55

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Great Pictures and lovely Guide
New York City
Hiking Tour to Telegraph Stone with Drone videos
Caroline90leo, Sep 2026
Great Pictures and lovely Guide
Such a great experience! He took all the time just for my sister and me, taking many fantastic photos and such amazing drone videos! Absolutely incredible – the best photos we ever got! We enjoyed the trip and the talks with him so much!
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Felipe Was Great
New York City
Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
Ieshia_C, Sep 2026
Felipe Was Great
Our Guide had so much knowledge and gave us a great history lesson. Showed us a bunch of beautiful overlooks. Highly recommend.
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Amazing
New York City
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mariella_W, Sep 2026
Amazing
That you are picked up by taxi and not a bus or coach like we expected which was very surprising but also a personal touch. G was amazing and very knowledgeable and made our afternoon very enjoyable.
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Very informative tour with the best guide, Carlos!
New York City
Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
estrellas792, Sep 2026
Very informative tour with the best guide, Carlos!
We had Carlos as our great guide. We can recommend him without reservation. He made this tour an unforgettable experience for us. Carlos is from this favela himself and was therefore able to let us immerse ourselves in his world and answer all our questions. He was a very patient guide and also accommodated our wishes during the tour. If you book Carlos as a guide, then you have done everything right, big recommendation!! And you can also do the well-known drone video recording with him; that is nice, especially if you want to spend some money in the favela.
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Visit Rio with Monica
New York City
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Paradise46465153441, Sep 2026
Visit Rio with Monica
Great tour with Monica who you can tell is passionate about the history and culture of Rio. I highly recommend Monica who speaks French very well. Valérie and Pascal
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Amazing Pedra do Telégrafo Tour with Caio Tour Guide
New York City
Hiking Tour to Telegraph Stone with Drone videos
417flaviax, Sep 2026
Amazing Pedra do Telégrafo Tour with Caio Tour Guide
The hiking tour was well organized, safe, and absolutely worth it. Caio was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience unforgettable. The views from Pedra do Telégrafo are breathtaking, and Caio knew the best spots for incredible photos and videos. Transportation was comfortable and everything went smoothly from beginning to end. I highly recommend this private tour for anyone visiting Rio de Janeiro and looking for an unforgettable hiking experience. One of the best tours we did in Brazil!
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Lifechanging!
New York City
Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro
256aim_eh, Sep 2026
Lifechanging!
This was such a cool experience with Albert. He was an amazing tour guide! I totally enjoyed the experience 🙌🏾 I can only recommend other people to book it.
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Great
New York City
Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro
adameL4210AR, Sep 2026
Great
Chill pace, good communication and felt safe during the tour
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Memorable guided tour in Rocinha Favela
New York City
Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
271eirind, Sep 2026
Memorable guided tour in Rocinha Favela
We had a guided tour of Rocinha with Carlos, who has lived in the favela for 32 years. He gave us a insight into life in Rocinha and was happy to answer all our questions along the way.As part of the tour, we took organised motorcycle taxis up to the top, which was a really fun and exciting experience. We then walked through the favela and stopped at a rooftop with an incredible view, where we could buy something to drink and use the toilet. We walked back down through the favela to the metro afterward together with Carlos.We felt safe throughout the entire tour and really appreciated the opportunity to see Rocinha and learn more about the community from someone who actually lives there.A very interesting and memorable experience. Highly recommend!
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Despite miserable rain...
New York City
Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
Nancy_W, Sep 2026
Despite miserable rain...
Despite miserable rain and cold Temps, we had a lovely morning visiting Sugarloaf and Santo Christo with Lucas, our guide, who was very good at herding cats and making all feel welcome. Christo was humbling and beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Monica is a super guide!
New York City
Two of Rio’s Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
bertoni3112, Sep 2026
Monica is a super guide!
We had the pleasure of meeting Monica in Rio de Janeiro during a guided tour of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, and we could not have wished for a better guide.Monica is a delightful, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and very professional person. She has an extraordinary ability to put everyone at ease and to engage people of different nationalities, also thanks to a truly surprising mastery of languages, as we have rarely had the occasion to see.The day was simply pleasant. Monica not only told us and explained everything in a clear, interesting, and engaging way, but she also knew how to perfectly plan the travel and the schedules, allowing us to experience every moment of the visit to the fullest.The only negative note concerns the second driver: on at least a couple of occasions we found him a bit dangerous. This is, however, an aspect independent of the excellent work done by Monica.Monica, thank you from the heart for this wonderful day in Rio. We truly wish you the best and recommend without hesitation to anyone visiting the city to rely on you!Federica and Lorenzo
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Beautiful park visit with the amazing Rick!
New York City
Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
Casey P, Aug 2026
Beautiful park visit with the amazing Rick!
Went through and explored the parks beauty and nature with a great guide
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Highly recommended
New York City
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch
DayTrip28902797595, Aug 2026
Highly recommended
I spend a very nice day ..The guide Joao was awesome he provides us lots of informations and he speaks three languages.Hes very professional 👏 I had the expérience of my life Highly recommanded !
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Great adventure and challenge
New York City
Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
j_rlib, Jul 2026
Great adventure and challenge
A REALLY great day with a great guide Luiza - thanks so much for all the stories, the challenges, the adventure trail ..and the fun 😀PS: always remember to ask about names by pickup … we almost missed the tour to another couple 😉 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🥾
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Worth a visit
New York City
Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
kengatt, Jul 2026
Worth a visit
One of the things to do high on anybody's list would be the visit too the Sugar loaf mountain , A uniquely shaped mountain with beautiful views from the top . The facilities at the site are quite good and the cable car ride to the mountain from the base station is an experience in itself . Enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to everyone visiting Rio
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Great tour with Favela locals
New York City
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro
Brentdg2, Jul 2026
Great tour with Favela locals
Our tour guide Leo (aka Sherlock) and Gabrielle were amazing. It’s a relaxed tour, they are very chill. Ride up the favella on bikes (hold on!). Sherlock is also a singer. With Sherlock, you’re with a Rocinha rock star. He seems to know everyone. Gabrielle gave lots of details too.Capoeira performance was amazing, we stopped to play soccer. And a cool, eye opening experience.Def recommend.
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