Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro was initially under the rule of the Portuguese when they docked on the shores of Guanabara on January 1st, 1502. Rio de Janeiro translates to River of January and the city is famous for its natural landscape, samba bossa nova and Balneario beaches. Some of the most famous action attractions in the city include Escadaria Selaron, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Tijuca National Park, Corcovado and so on. Rio de Janeiro airport city transfers have got you covered on your entry and exit into the city. Luxury airport transfers will make sure that you do not have to worry about anything.

The beautiful beaches in the city are a site for a variety of fun activities and adventure on the ocean on boat and cruise tours. Rio de Janeiro sightseeing tours will show you the city's museums, modern art pieces and sculpture galleries. It's possible to take a look at some of the top spots in the city along the way. Tourists can enjoy panoramic views from special lookout points. If you prefer an up-close approach, walking and biking tours will do the trick. An informed tour guide would tell you the story behind different corners of the city. Tourists can book other tour experiences and outdoor activities for an all-around experience.

Rio de Janeiro's day trips and excursions will take you to neighbouring towns and cities. There, you'll get to learn what makes them special. Tripindicator is committed to offering visitors the best tour services. To maintain the quality of our service, we examine the user reviews of top tours and offer the best choices at affordable prices.

Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Tours Price

Private Tour Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €36.90
Private Tour Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden (4 hours) €36.90
Open Sunset Sailing Tour (3 hours) €33.72
Open Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €38.03
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro (3 hours) €22.97
Three Peaks State Park: 2 Day Trek in Nova Friburgo, RJ (1 day 12 hours) €236.04
Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro (8 hours) €51.19
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience (6 hours) €87.27
Private Tour to Favela in Rio de Janeiro with Local Guide (3 hours) €29.40
Two brothers (Dois Irmãos) Hike (2 to 4 hours) €42.66
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Top Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing 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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Open Sunset Sailing Tour

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  • This is an amazing opportune to see the beauty of Rio de Janeiro for a unique angle and an exclusive vibe.

    We sail passing close by the Fortress of São José, Fortress Lage, and Fortes Santa Cruz, in the direction to Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. We also pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and come back with the amazing view of the...Read more
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Open Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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  • Enjoy some of the most spectacular sights in the world from a different point of view. - Sailing around Rio de Janeiro is for sure one of a lifetime experience that we can offer in a unique way with a great all incisive onboard service design for...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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Three Peaks State Park: 2 Day Trek in Nova Friburgo, RJ

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  • Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro state with this trip to the wild area of Tres Picos State Park. This 2-days tour is private and travelers should be fit to hike around 5 to 6 hours per...Read more
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Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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  • Enjoy a private and personalized tour of Rio with comfort and safety. This tour will cover the main sites like Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and the historical area and you'll have time to stop for lunch. A professional guide and transport are...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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Private Tour to Favela in Rio de Janeiro with Local Guide

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  • We visited with authenticity one of the most visited favelas in Rio de Janeiro and got to know a beautiful social project of this local Guide `` Harvesting the...Read more
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Two brothers (Dois Irmãos) Hike

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  • Our tours are beyond the average tours within Rio. With Experience Rio you will feel like a local. Visit the lesser knows places, hike at times with less tourist. You will experience life instead of watch it fly by on a fast paced generic tour. Nobody wants to feel like they are just an extra few dollars in there pocket...We are personal,...Read more
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Buzios Day Tour

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  • Una volta arrivati a Buzios dopo aver percorso l´autostrada imbarco su barca tradizionale (Saveiro o Escuna) per una navigazione di circa 2 ore lungo il litorale del promontorio con soste per il bagno nelle seguenti spiagge:  Armação, Ossos, Azeda e Azedinha, João Fernandes, Moças, Tartaruga, Virgens, Amores e Canto.

    Al rientro a...Read more
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Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Eco Tour at Tijuca National Park

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  • Enjoy a full of green city tour, with beautiful views, hiking in the Tijuca Forest and a refreshing waterfall. Your tour includes transport and a professional...Read more
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Rio de Janeiro Day Tour with Lunch

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  • The City Tour Rio de Janeiro is the most classic excursion to discover the "Cidade maravilhosa" in a day with entrances and lunch...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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Um dia no 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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Tijuca Peak Hiking Tour - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip

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  • Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour

    The Tijuca Peak is the highest point in the Tijuca National Park, 1022 meters above sea level, the second highest in Rio. Accessible by track, your plateau allows observation of the city in 360 degrees, making it a Rios reference.

    The staircase with 177 steps at the end of the trail was excavated in the...Read more
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Rio de Janeiro Day Trip - All Inclusive - By Ok Rio Tour

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  • The most classic ride of all!

    With outings every day, rain or shine, and last approximately 8 hours, you will be able to know the most iconic attractions of Rio de Janeiro: Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Selarón Staircase, Metropolitan Cathedral, Maracanã (panoramic), Sambódromo and much more between one point and another.

    Included:...Read more
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Rio de Janeiro City Tour with Electric Scooter

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  • - A fun and laid-back tour with electric scooters around Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park on a route until to Rio Hystoric Center, Olympic Boulevard and Mauá Square at Downtown.

    On Route:
    - Flamengo Park
    - MAM
    - Cinelândia
    - Municipal Theater
    - National Library
    - Candelária
    - LAPA
    - SELARON Stairs
    -...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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