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15 Best Rio De Janeiro Tours

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The 15 most popular rio de janeiro tours. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.

15 Best Rio De Janeiro Tours

For a quick reviews-led shortlist, HappyToVisit rates its top three Rio tours, and the city’s official Visit.Rio site has the Carnival and event calendar.

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour - Price and Value: What $77 Really Buys
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Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

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1.Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

Spend a long day on Costa Verde with boat stops for swimming in Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, beaches on Ilha Grande, and a sea-view lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Our guide Marcelo was really friendly and helpful. The whole tour was really nice. Nature was really beautiful, and boat tour was pleasant. It was worth it, would recommend.”

1,673 reviews14 hoursFrom $77by RJ TURISMO

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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch - The schooner ride: how Angra dos Reis feels from the water
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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

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2.From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by boat from Rio, with hotel transfers, multiple swimming/snorkel stops, and a buffet lunch included.

★ 4.0

“As someone who was born and raised in Rio but lives many years abroad I was delighted with the experience and my boyfriend who is a foreigner who never been to Rio as well. Very friendly staff and beautiful beaches. The first stop Lagoa Azul where you can snorkel with the fishes was the best.…”

737 reviews14 hoursFrom $63by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour - Lagoa Azul: the clearest swim stop on the route
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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

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3.From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

12-hour Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Lagoa Azul/Verde swims, snorkeling, soft-sand beaches, and a buffet lunch.

★ 4.6

“Every activity of the tour was very well chosen and carried out. Guide Daniel was the best. Hardworking, efficient and very pleasant to all people from different cultures and backgrounds.”

402 reviews12 hoursFrom $77by Romana Tour Servizi

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - Comfort on the boat: restrooms, life jackets, and the onboard bar
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

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4.From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner with swim stops at Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.

★ 3.8

“Great tour, guide pedro was superb! I had him for another tour with c2rio he was very helpful, and engaged well with the tour group Bus ride was a couple of hours but we stopped off at a grocery service stop which was good Lunch was decent Boat ride was fun, several oportuniotes to swim…”

400 reviews14 hoursFrom $65by C2RIO TOURS & TRAVEL

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch - Rio pickup to Arraial docks: the early start that shapes everything
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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Casa do Alemão: The German-Style Start That Sets the Tone
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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

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6.From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

A full-day trip from Rio to Petrópolis for royal palace rooms, the neo-Gothic Cathedral, and Quitandinha gardens, plus optional lunch and brewery.

★ 4.3

“Amazing tour! Our tour guide Rafael Robaina and driver Carlos Marrone were extremely helpful and full of knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour!”

203 reviews12 hoursFrom $48by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - Pickup in Leblon, Ipanema, or Copacabana: the timing that makes or breaks it
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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour - Tijuca Rainforest transfer: the ride you shouldn’t skip
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Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

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8.Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

6-hour Rio highlights with hotel pickup: Corcovado’s Christ, Selarón Steps in Santa Teresa, and Sugar Loaf by cable car.

★ 4.3

“A friend and I took this tour with our guide, Yan, and it was incredible. Everything was timed perfectly and taken care of. Yan knew a ton of history about Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain. He was even our personal photographer at times and took AMAZING pictures of us to last a lifetime!…”

167 reviews6 hoursFrom $146by Gray Line Brazil

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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch - Schooner swim stops near João Fernandes, Azeda, and Ossos
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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch

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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour - The 14-hour schedule: Rio transfer, Angra stop, and island hopping
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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

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11.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

Small-group speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande with up to five lagoon and beach stops, snorkeling time, and easy hotel transfers.

★ 4.4

“The booking was easy and the meeting point was easily found. Communication thru WhatsApp was no problem and replies were done in a timely manner. Our guides Jessie and Erica were lively and fun. They kept the party mood alive and was always willing to help. The islands were absolutely beautiful. Pictures don't do these…”

119 reviews14 hoursFrom $200by S2 Rio - Tours Rio de Janeiro

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Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992 - The Pre-Walk Start: Local Bar, Intro, and Getting Oriented
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Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992

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12.Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992

A 3-hour guided walk through Rocinha and Vila Canoas with panoramic Rio views, community projects, and a new way to understand Brazil.

★ 4.5

“I enjoyed the tour. The guide was fantastic telling us many details about the favelas and life there. It was good to visit to favelas because they are completely different. The highlight of the tour was visiting the local school. If you are in Rio I strongly recommend to join this tour.”

113 reviews3 hoursFrom $33by FAVELA TOUR

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Fluminense Football Match at Maracanã with Local Hosts - The Short Walk to Maracanã: Quick Orientation, Real Anticipation
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Fluminense Football Match at Maracanã with Local Hosts

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13.Fluminense Football Match at Maracanã with Local Hosts

See Fluminense at Maracanã with local hosts, pre-game bar time, best-seat tickets, and a 5-hour match-day tour in Rio.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience, from meeting a in a nearby bar which was great fun, to going to the game. Incredible atmosphere, great win for ‘Nense. Would do again 100%. Maria, her husband, brother and dad were brilliant too and made it very safe and enjoyable. Obrigado!”

80 reviews5 hoursFrom $73by Alma do Rio Experience

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo - The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip - From Rio to the North Coast: The 3-Hour Transfer and En Route Break
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo – The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip

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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Full-Day Boat Tour - Schooner cruise: main beaches, 3 water stops, and that party energy
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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Full-Day Boat Tour

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15.From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Full-Day Boat Tour

Full-day Búzios schooner cruise from Rio with 3 swim stops, all-you-can-eat lunch, and free time on Rua das Pedras.

★ 3.3

“più messaggi in cui viene chiesta la puntualità del cliente (giustamente)e mi sono ritrovata ad aspettare 35 minuti nella hall dell'hotel e nessuno rispondeva ai miei messaggi in cui chiedevo informazioni sul ritardo. partenza ore 8.30 e arrivo a buzios ore 13 FOLLIA. Per la gita viene data l'opzione in lingua inglese ma in tutta…”

55 reviews13 hoursFrom $69by S2 Rio - Tours Rio de Janeiro

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