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Rio de Janeiro Cultural & History Tours

Cultural & History Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and is the second most populous city in the whole country. Founded by the Portuguese in 1565, the world renowned Christ the Redeemer statue, enlisted as the new Seven Wonders of the World, lies in this marvelous city. The city was the host of Summer Olympics and Paralympics of 2016 and also hosted the 1950 and 2014 FIFA world cups. Other cultural attractions of Rio de Janeiro includes world-class museums, lush rainforests, the Escadaria Selaron, and the annual Mardi Gras festival.

The magnificent view of the waters shouldn’t be missed with our Rio de Janeiro Boat, Cruises & Sailing Tours. These tours will showcase the lively Balneario beaches and cruise you through the Guanabara Bay while viewing the open sunset from a unique angle. Sign up for the Rio de Janeiro Walking & Biking Tours if you want to go on a bike tour to Arpoador, Vermelha beach and other adventures on foot. Have a blissful treat and culinary adventures of Brazilian dishes with the extraordinary Rio de Janeiro Food & Wine Tours.

Discover the main cultural hub of Brazil that proudly showcase its rich culture including Botanical Garden and Parque Lage on the exciting Rio de Janeiro Cultural & Theme Tours. You are also free to choose from a wide range of outdoor activities in Rio de Janeiro if you wish to hike and do other thrilling activities. Discover the Niteroi, a hidden gem across the Rio de Janeiro, by joining the Rio de Janeiro Day Trips & Excursions.

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Rio de Janeiro Cultural & History Tours Price

Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €22.97
Rio de Janeiro Experience Day Tour (7 hours) €35.70
Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €27.21
Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela (5 hours) €48.77
Tijuca Rain Forest and Botanical Garden Tour by Trip in Rio. (4 hours) €58.77
Private Tour: The Best of Rio (8 hours) €220.96
Private Tour: Rio Experience (Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and more !) (7 to 8 hours) €87.91
Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Small-Group Tour (5 hours) €43.94
The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour (8 hours) €141.19
Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Selaron & Lunch (8 hours) €89.70
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Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

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  • 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 decided to organize guided tours within the community in which we live to offer a unique and quality service for travellers who are in search of culture and knowledge. Our tours allow a great immersion into...Read more
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Rio de Janeiro Experience Day Tour

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  • Enjoy a thorough city tour of Rio de Janeiro. Ascend to the Christ the Redeemer statue early in the morning and be one of the first to see it. Walk down through Rio downtown and take in the atmosphere, enjoy a cachaça experince, and feel the brazilian spirit. Pass by landmarks such as the São Francisco Church, municipal theater, library, and...Read more
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Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro

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  • FAVELA TOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective on many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic structure. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion only.

    You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas, both nearby São...Read more
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Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela

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  • Enjoy a hike of the Two Brothers in Rio de Janeiro (Morro Dois Irmaos) and admire amazing views including the occupation and social contrasts of...Read more
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Tijuca Rain Forest and Botanical Garden Tour by Trip in Rio.

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  • The Tijuca Forest represents one of the greatest natural treasures of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Trip in Rio offers the best guides and all the conditions necessary for you to have the best experience in our marvelous city. During this trip you will get to see some of Tijuca's most famous attractions such as the Chinese view, the emperor's table...Read more
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Private Tour: The Best of Rio

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  • Discover the most famous sightseeing spots of Rio de Janeiro on this private 8-hour tour. Benefit from seeing all the major attractions in just one day, making this tour ideal for those short on time. Enjoy full privacy and...Read more
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Private Tour: Rio Experience (Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and more !)

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  • Discover the wonders of Rio de Janeiro with this private, full-day tour. Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, drive through the rain forest, see the city famous beaches and enjoy the stunning view and sunset from the Sugar Loaf...Read more
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Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Small-Group Tour

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  • Enjoy a small-group tour to Christ the Redeemer statue early in the morning, or in the afternoon, and then enjoy stunning views from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Your tour includes transport and a professional...Read more
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The Best of Rio de Janeiro in a Private Guided Tour

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  • Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro your way on this tailor-made, private guided tour for up to 14 people. A certified multilingual tour guide with a professional and local driver will reveal Rio as only a local 'carioca' (what Rio natives are called) can. This 8-hour private guided tour includes pickup and drop off at your hotel and all...Read more
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Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Selaron & Lunch

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  • Visit the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day: Christ the Redeemer by Train, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral, and lunch at Brazilian steakhouse. Includes roundtrip...Read more
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Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selaron Steps

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  • Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - at the top of Corcovado Mountain. Travel through a short and beautiful route through Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests in the world – before opening up to incredible views of the entire city. When...Read more
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Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

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  • Come on a fantastic, approximately 8-hour, private day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro. Your group of up to 4 people will meet with your guide when picked up from your hotel to see sites such as the Imperial Museum, the Cathedral and Crystal Palace. This tour can be customized to your liking as it is your own private...Read more
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Rio Walking & Historical Tour

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  • The best way to really know the city you're visiting and feel like an actual local is by taking public transportation and walking through the streets to explore. The walking tour is a small group tour with a "Carioca" guide and you will be able to see and learn about the cultural and historical part of the city and visit Downtown's main...Read more
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Botanical Garden and Parque Lage Tour including Photo Shoot

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  • Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous ecological attractions in one day! One this private photography tour, you'll experience an array of extraordinary flora and not have to worry about your holiday photos! There will be a professional photographer on the tour with you to take care of all your photo needs. You'll receive the digital photos...Read more
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Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch

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  • Enjoy full-day tour in Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in one-single day: Christ The Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at Brazilian steakhouse. You will also get hotel pickup and drop-off and be...Read more
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Natural Highlights of Rio

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  • Known throughout the world for its natural beauties, Rio de Janeiro offers countless places to be in direct contact with nature. Few places in the world have the privilege of integrating such a natural richness into a single territory.

    In this tour we will visit some of these places, forests, lagoons, gardens, beaches, waterfalls, sea,...Read more
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Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

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  • Visiting the Rocinha favela, one of Rio's hundreds of "favelas" (the Brazilian term for a slum or shantytown) and the largest in the country, is a local experience that gives you the chance to see Brazil from another point of view. With a resident guide, take a non-intrusive walking tour to learn about daily life in the favela and gain insight...Read more
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Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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  • 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 with a favela resident, and meet the locals to experience their lives away from the usual...Read more
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Small-Group Panoramic Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Enjoy a small-group, 4-hour bike tour visiting Copacabana, the celebrity cemetery, São João Batista, the Bay of Guanabara, Lapa, the colored Steps of Selaron and Rio’s historical center. It gives a perfect view of Rio de Janeiro in all its...Read more
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Private Custom Full-Day in Rio including Christ, Sugar Loaf and Selaron Steps

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  • The most complete private tour on TripAdvisor! Have an unforgettable experience on this VIP suitable, customizable 8-hour tour with the choice of a focus in nature or history! Visit amazing highlights in Rio, including Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Sugar Loaf and the beaches.    

    This custom tour also has the convenient...Read more
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