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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

“We took a large van / bus from Rio to Ihla Grande and did a quick stop for snacks / bathroom break. Once we got on the boat, we did several stops on the boat to different beaches that were beautiful and were even able to snorkel with fishes. The boat served alcohol and we…”

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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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

“Thad a great experience with the crew and took plenty of fun memories away. Our tour guide Andrea Vento was particularly supportive and went out of her way to make sure we felt welcomed and were informed of timings and where we needed to be. Great communication from the whole team, I love this tour…”

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

“It was overall a nice day, Rafael was my guide and was very kind and good at explaining everything As I was the only English speaker he always made sure I was included and never left out. Petropolis is a great get away from the busy streets of Rio. A must for anyone interested in…”

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

“The guide was a perfect gentleman, humble and has a good sense of humour and his customer service skill is excellent . we really enjoyed it a lot and would recommend the company to my friends .”

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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9.From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch

Cruise Búzios from Rio by schooner with pickup, lunch, and time on das Pedras for shops and bistros, plus scenic swim stops.

★ 3.8

“Ainda não acabou mas foi o horror da minha vida tenho 71 anos, já viajei pelo mundo todo. 10 vezes no Brasil e nunca tive uma guia tão horrível, como mandei mensagem devido a um atraso de 1 hora a senhora RAQUEL péssima guia quando chegou e depois de lhe dizer que não me avisaram…”

129 reviews14 hoursFrom $68by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Corcovado Hill, Tijuca Forest, and the View Time You Actually Get
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Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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10.Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Beat the crowds at Christ and Sugarloaf, tour Rio downtown icons, and stop for Ipanema lunch on a small-group 8.5-hour day.

★ 4.7

“A tour where you will know and see most of the important things of Rio. The most important was that we visited the Christo Redentor early in the morning and when we arrived we were the first there which help us take the best photos. Our guide was excellent (speaking both Portuguese and english) very…”

121 reviewsFrom $165by CARIOCA TROPICAL TOUR OPERATOR

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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 perfect day. The tour guides were amazing, full of energy, helpful and you can tell they love what they do. Unlimited drinks, delicious lunch and just overall a really fun day!”

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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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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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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