The 15 Best Tours in Brazil

1.6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,157 reviews · 8 hours · from $130Our pick

See Rio’s top sights in one day, from Christ the Redeemer to Sugarloaf, with hotel pickup, lunch, a guide, and practical local tips.

“Wow! Juan was fantastic as a tour guide. I’ve done a lot of tours and this was one of my favorites! Timely pickup - great communication and Juan was so knowledgeable and so friendly !! Would highly recommend. Plenty of time at each stop and so much helpful commentary on the drive! So happy with the tour!”

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2.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Ride Rio’s Corcovado Train through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, with striking city views, practical tips, and honest advice on value.

“They were able to accommodate me the last minute. It was absolutely an amazing experience. I would recommend again”

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3.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36

See Rio’s Rocinha favela with a local guide, learn about daily life, and enjoy a respectful walking tour with transport from Ipanema or Copacabana.

“It was an amazing experience. And our guide Ray, was the best. Very good in English and she made you feel comfortable, which was nice, when it’s your first time in a favela.”

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4.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Review of Rio’s Sugarloaf Cable Car, with ticket value, timing advice, queues, sunset tips, views, food, access, and cancellation details.

“Good experience queues can be abit long but worth the wait for the views!!”

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5.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Rio landmarks, and a Brazilian barbecue lunch on this full-day guided tour.

“Emma our guide was amazing! Highly recommend taking this tour”

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6.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk Rocinha with local guides, learn its history, meet residents, enjoy Rio views, and see why this respectful three-hour tour earns high marks.

“If you go to Rio you have to do this tour it’s a great insight into life here and we felt safer with our guide than we had at times on Copacabana beach ! We had wellington as the guide and he was brilliant !”

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7.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77

Review of Rio’s Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day tour, with boat stops, swimming, lunch, transport details, costs, and practical advice.

“A wonder place, a great organisation and wonderful people. A memory that will last for ever.”

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8.Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,632 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Explore Rio’s legendary Maracanã Stadium with access to the pitch, changing rooms, tunnel, museum, dugout, and press room.

“It was an amazing experience to visit the place where Germany won the World Cup 2014. To relive Mario Goetze's goal and to sit on the same bench. It is a MUST for a football fan.”

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9.Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 10 hours · from $63Top rated

See Iguazu Falls from Brazil and Argentina in one full day, with hotel transfers, multilingual guides, border help, and an optional boat ride.

“The best day! this tours was wonderful and so well organised .The transport and the guide were excellent and they did everything to ensure we had speedy transit through customs and at the national parks. It was absolutely worth the price of the tour and i would also recommend doing the boat tour that goes under the waterfalls.”

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10.Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Learn samba with an experienced Carnival performer in Ipanema during this lively one-hour beginner class with costumes, photos, and videos.

“We had a great experience: the class was very dynamic, interactive and fun. It’s a fantastic way to practice English while meeting people and feeling truly engaged. I would definitely recommend Carla’s class to travelers who want to learn in a lively and friendly atmosphere. We will absolutely do it again on our next trip to Rio!”

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11.Canela Cable Car Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,030 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Review the Canela Cable Car Park ticket, with Caracol Waterfall views, three stations, pricing, access, timing, and booking advice.

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12.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Rio sunset sailing review: Guanabara Bay views, Sugarloaf, caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and small-group comfort from Marina da Glória.

“Wonderful boat trip, Clarissa our guide was the most amazing host and she was so kind. She was always around to help us with anything we needed and was a great tour guide. I cannot recommend the tour and Clarissa enough !”

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13.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Explore Lapa after dark with cachaça tastings, a free caipirinha, live samba, and Brazilian club music on a four-hour Rio pub crawl.

“Excellent tour by lovely people. Would highly recommend, made it fun, interesting and safe!”

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14.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

See Christ the Redeemer early, Selarón Steps, Tijuca rainforest, Lapa, Rio Cathedral, and more on a 7-hour guided tour.

“It was great specially our guide & driver both very punctual & great time management. All main hot spots were covered professionally. I recommend everyone to book with them. Rio is great to see with great people.”

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15.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Review of Rio’s three-hour sunset sailboat tour, with Guanabara Bay views, caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and practical booking advice.

“It was organized very well. Bia, Sig, Carlos and Taís were wonderful host!”

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