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 Tour Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €36.90
Private Tour Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden (4 hours) €36.90
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €22.97
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience (6 hours) €87.27
Full-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro (7 hours) €102.37
Rio de Janeiro Street Art Tour (2 to 3 hours) €29.86
Half-Day Rio de Janeiro Highlights Private Guided Tour (5 hours) €168.92
Private Full-Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro (8 hours) €209.01
Niteroi Private City Tour - Full Day - The art, History and Nature´s city (6 hours) €170.05
Private Tour: Petropolis - The Hidden Gem of Rio de Janeiro (7 to 8 hours) €83.60
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Top Rio de Janeiro Cultural & Theme Tours

Private Tour Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro

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  • Inside Tijuca National Park hides the small and iconic Santa Teresa, the bohemian point of our beloved Rio de Janeiro. Between monuments that combine colonial architecture with tropical flora and fauna and museums, restaurants and bars preferred by intellectuals and artists of the '60s, Santa Teresa has become the perfect fusion between art and...Read more
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Private Tour Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

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  • The Tour Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world , offers much more than a tour. This tropical rainforest on the edge of the city offers a chance to get to know wild nature. The Tijuca RainForest Tour and Botanical Garden it is one of the most popular tours in the city of Rio de Janeiro...Read more
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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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African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience

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  • This experience allows people to experience a unique moment, immersing themselves in flavors, aromas, sounds and behaviors of a very old culture that is a direct part of the history of Brazil, with all its ethnic mixes rescuing the gastronomic identity and the music of a people and still unknown by...Read more
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Full-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Visit Rio de Janeiro's main sights with local guides who have preferential access to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf.

    Together we will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral whose architecture is inspired by a pyramid, the Selaron Staircase in the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro and we will visit the Rio de Janeiro Carnival catchway. Embark...Read more
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Rio de Janeiro Street Art Tour

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  • Enjoy a unique experience around the streets of Rio de Janeiro and its artistic interventions! A full tour mentioning major local artists, stopping at different murals to see and hear the stories behind the pieces, and getting to know not only the artists, but one of the nicest neighborhoods in Rio. Join us...Read more
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Half-Day Rio de Janeiro Highlights Private Guided Tour

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  • The best private tour without extending all your time and effort, focusing on what really matters, privately, with professional guide and all the attention you deserve. Have an unforgettable experience on this customizable 5-hour tour focusing on main attractions and...Read more
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Private Full-Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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  • This is the best city tour of Rio de Janeiro, which covers as the main and most famous sights of the city. From Corcovado Hill through the Tijuca Forest to the wonders of Sugarloaf Mountain, discover the main attractions including the historical center and other wonders of Rio. Our guides are carefully selected and speak at least 3 idioms....Read more
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Niteroi Private City Tour - Full Day - The art, History and Nature´s city

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  • Niterói is one of the most beautiful tours that can be done during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. The view of the city park, the visit to the museum and all the history involved in the fortress of Santa Cruz are simply marvelous and...Read more
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Private Tour: Petropolis - The Hidden Gem of Rio de Janeiro

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  • Discover and explore Petropolis, the Imperial City, a hidden gem in the State of Rio de Janeiro, in this special private tour. Learn about the history of Brazil and the Royal family, visit the most important historical sites, walk by the streets and feel the enchanted atmosphere of this charming and lovely city. You're gonna be surprised and...Read more
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Maracanã Behind the Scenes

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  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Maracanã Stadium during this guided tour

    You have chance to explore the stadium, renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

    Sit on the team bench where greats like Pele rested after he scored his thousandth...Read more
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Small-Group Ultimate Bike Tour from Rio de Janeiro

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  • See Rio by bike on this 7-hour tour of the South Zone and Old City of Rio de Janeiro. With a small group, see popular beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema before visiting the colonial area of Lapa, the historic city-center and the Selarón Steps. As you ride the bike, stop for wonderful views of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Christ the...Read more
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Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa + tram

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  • This walk will allow you to discover the bohemian district of Santa Teresa by accessing it by the famous yellow tram, then wandering at your own pace before reaching Lapa by the famous colorful staircase of Selaron then ending your visit with Cinelandia...Read more
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Private Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Sugar Loaf and City Tour

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  • Take an exciting cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and marvel at the stunning views of Rio de Janeiro below. Visit iconic sites in the city such as Maracanã Stadium, the Sambadrome, and historical downtown Rio, on this 4-hour private...Read more
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Along the Olympic Boulevard in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Come and see Rio de Janeiro, its past, present, and future, from the perspective of history, architecture, and landscapes, walking calmly along the Olympic Boulevard. Observe the Olympic Pyre, the Museum of Tomorrow and the largest mural in the world.
    • Observe the Olympic Pyre, the Candelária, the Museum of Tomorrow, and the “Wall of...Read more
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Private Customized Day Tour in Rio

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  • Make your short trip in Rio productive and enjoyable!

    A day tour providing an informative and interesting fun time!

    Same rate if 2 or 3 ...Read more
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Christ The Redeemer and Selaron Staircase Half-Day Tour in Rio

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  • If you are short on time, then this is the tour for you.
    We take you to two landmarks of Rio: the Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps.
    Starting with hotel pickup, we take you by minivan to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, to see the Christ the Redeemer. We take a beautiful and unique route through Tijuca Forest which is one of the...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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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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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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