Top Brazil Cultural Tours - page 6

Learn the insider stories underlying Rio de Janeiro’s UNESCO-listed architecture—and discover landmarks and highlights you’d miss if exploring alone—on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of Rio’s downtown, and get ready to explore: You can look forward to visiting everything from churches and libraries to art museums and more, all while you learn about their architectural heritage and soak up the Carioca spirit.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this small-group arts and culture walking tour. Follow your local guide around Copacabana, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a hidden passageway, a cemetery, and murals outside a tunnel. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary.

Take a tour of the capital of the Amazon to discover its history and culture. Visit key landmarks such as the Opera House, the Alto Rio Negro Bridge, the Indian Museum, the Rio Negro Palace, local markets, and much more. Learn about the history of the “Heart of the Amazon” and the culture of this area surrounded by wildlife during this small-group excursion.

We will take you on a ride in one of the oldest tramways of the world: The Santa Teresa tram. The tour connects the city center to Santa Teresa, passing on top of the Lapa Arches (Arcos da Lapa), where we can have a view of Lapa from above. In Santa Teresa we will alight at Largo do Guimarães, the gastronomic area of the neighborhood. There, you can try the local cuisine in the neighborhood's trendy restaurants and bars. After, we'll explore the neighborhood on foot, walking around its cobblestone streets, observing its colonial houses and hidden views. We will visit its cultural centers, museums, and local artists' ateliers, including one of the 6 best viewpoints of the city and then walk to Lapa, passing by the colorful Selarón steps, that connect the two neighborhoods. In Lapa, we will finish admiring the Arcos da Lapa (the Carioca aqueduct) at a hidden rooftop that only locals know.

Departure from Balneário Camboriú from 08:30 AM to enjoy Balneário Camboriú from the points starting at Barra Sul where we will visit the Jetty, Pier and Walkway that leads to Igrejinha da Barra. Stop at Mata Atlântica Station to visit the Environmental Park. Optional activities not included in the ticket are available on site, such as: Zip Ryder zip line, Youhoo mountain sled and 2-hour enchanted forest. Board to Laranjeiras Station. On site, structure of restaurants, shops, bars and souvenirs. Approx. at 4:30 pm return to Barra Sul via cable car. The tour follows Avenida Atlântica. Upon reaching Barra Norte we will visit its decks that border the sea. We ended this day at the highest point where the Cristo Luz Panoramic Complex is located, entrance to the complex until 7:30 pm. The stay in the complex is 40 minutes, after which time the group returns to the hotels.

Walk through Old Rio on this afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide. During this half-day outing, wind through the narrow lanes and baroque-style buildings while your guide fills you in on the history and legends of the area. Visit sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carioca Square and the Imperial Palace. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Get a comprehensive whirlwind tour of Rio's downtown in just a few hours. With your guide, learn about the city's culture and history through visits to landmarks such as the The São Bento Monastery, the Sambadromo, Maracanã Stadium, and others. Round-trip transportation from Zona Sul hotels included.

Explore the ins and outs of Maracanã Stadium on a guided tour, perfect for soccer fans. Hit all the highlights of the stadium, renovated in 2014 for the FIFA World Cup, including the team bench, the locker rooms, and the VIP press box. Travel with a small group of just 14 people or fewer, which ensures personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions of your guide. Round-trip transportation available from select hotels.

Visit Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue in the afternoon during this 4-hour tour. Ride the cog train up the steep mountainside through the Tijuca Rainforest, disembarking at the top to panoramic views of Rio. Spend time admiring the iconic statue and snapping photos of the surrounding scenery. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Discover Barra Fort, Carmo Church, Montserrat Fortress, and much more on a private 6-hour tour of Salvador. All-inclusive transportation from your accommodation allows you experience the best of the UNESCO listed city’s attractions at a comfortable and leisurely pace. The tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a quick overview of Salvador or orient themselves to the for independent exploring.

Stroll through the streets of Rio de Janeiro's historic city center and discover the fascinating history of the 'marvelous city' and Brazil on this private guided tour. Your guide will create your itinerary or customize it based on your preferences. Either way, you will see Rio's most-important landmarks and hear its history come to life.

When you’re short on time in Rio and don’t want to waste the hours figuring out how to get from place to place, explore the famous sights on a tour. This 5-hour itinerary includes visits to Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado; Santa Teresa and the Lapa steps; the Metropolitan Cathedral; and Sugar Loaf. The van’s maximum capacity is 19, making it easy to follow the guide.

Many people visit Foz do Iguaçu to see the immense waterfalls but there’s more to the town than just the falls. With a private guide, take a tour of the city of Foz do Iguaçu and discover the main highlights including the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, the Buddhist Temple, and the mosque. A highlight is a stop at the Triple Frontier border where three countries—Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina—meet in one place.

Get a personalized introduction to sprawling Rio de Janeiro on a private, full-day tour that covers the famous beaches, landmarks and cuisine of Brazil's most vibrant city. Skip the stress of getting around on your own and let a private guide whisk you around to highlights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, Tijuca Forest, and the Maracana football stadium. See the famous beaches of Copacabana, ride the Sugar Loaf cable car, dig into lunch at a Brazilian steakhouse, and more.

Get to know the major attractions of Santos with an overview provided by your own dedicated guide. The full-day itinerary, accommodating up to 14 passengers, includes both the beachfront and the historic downtown area. The guide personalizes the tour according to your interests and provides historical, cultural, political, and economic context you might not otherwise learn. Hotel transport is offered in the city of São Paulo, just over an hour away.

Take a tour of a historic coffee farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro on a small-group tour. Venture out to the countryside of Brazil to the coffee valley and learn about the “Coffee Rush” that began in the 18th century. The coffee farm is preserved in the original colonial style and includes a museum, chapel, main house, slavery memorial, and cachaça house for guests to explore.

If you can only see one thing in Rio, it has to be the Christ the Redeemer statue. This tour is great for those on a super tight timeframe in the city; you'll get picked up by your private guide and proceed directly to see the iconic statue. Learn about the history of the statue and what it means to Brazlian culture; you'll also get the obligatory photo op.

Save yourself the hassle of locating different sites or missing the deeper story behind them on this small-group Jewish heritage tour of Rio de Janeiro. With round-trip transport from select hotels and a flexible, locally guided itinerary, explore key landmarks including Itzhak Rabin Park, the Jewish Museum, the Grand Temple, and historic synagogues across Copacabana and Leblon.

See the highlights of Manaus during this guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Municipal Market and the floating port, and then stop at Teatro Amazonas, the Rio Negro Palace, and the Indian Museum. Learn about Manaus' interesting architecture, as well as the culture and history of this Amazonian city along the way. Round-trip transportation from Manaus hotels is included.

Swap the big bus tours for a more intimate experience of Rio de Janeiro. This private walking tour allows you to discover the 'Cidade Maravilhosa' at the ground level. As your guide leads you around the city center, you will soak up the history and culture of Rio de Janeiro and see some of its most important landmarks including the Praca Quinze de Novembro and Largo da Carioca.

Embark on a journey through the historical town of Paraty. Famous for the Gold Path connecting Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro during the Gold Cycle, Paraty has kept its historical buildings almost intact. It feels like we are back to the Colonial Times in Brazil. Starting with hotel pickup, we take the Green Coast path to Paraty. Beautiful green landscapes prepare you for the city ahead. Take this opportunity to plan the itinerary with the tour guide. It is a private tour, so you may choose what to do in Paraty. You can visit a distillery to see how they produce the cachaça - our national liquor -, you can swim at the waterfalls, you can lay down on the beach, you can visit the historical landmarks or you can do some shopping in town. It is really up to you! After you have enjoyed this tailor-made tour, we hit the road back to Rio.

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Carnival during this tour of Cidade do Samba. On this outing, follow your guide on a tour of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's warehouse, one of Rio's top samba schools, where they store their outrageous costumes and grandiose parade floats. Toast to your insider's experience with a traditional caipirinha while you learn about the history and culture of the Carnival in Brazil. Brave visitors can even try on a few feathered costumes. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

The coastline near the city of São Paulo is dotted with enticing beaches and charming and historic beach towns. On this private full-day tour, explore the coastal town of Santos where highlights include a funicular ride to the top of Monte Serrat for panoramic views, visiting the Coffee Museum, and Porchat Island. After a ferry ride, relax on the white sand beaches of Guarujá where gentle waves welcome swimmers.

Board at Marina da Glória and cruise Guanabara Bay on a 3-hour boat tour timed to put you on the water at exactly the right moment for sunset. The group is capped at 11 passengers — no crowds, plenty of space on board, and full attention from the crew for everyone. Along the way, you'll pass the Museum of Tomorrow, stop for photos in front of Oscar Niemeyer's MAC in Niterói, and have 1 hour for swimming at Praia de Adão e Eva or Enseada da Urca. On the crossing back, with the sun going down over the bay, you'll see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain lit up by the last light of the day — straight from the water. Beer, water, soft drinks and snacks are all included