Top Rio de Janeiro Audio Guides

See Rio de Janeiro's landscapes from a new perspective as you soar above landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema Beach, and more. Whether you’re visiting the city or are a local, experience the city in a new way without lage crowds and lines. Learn about the city in your native tongue-live guides are available in several languages.

If you prefer to explore independently but like to hear the information provided by a guided tour, this self-guided audio tour is a great choice. Narrated by actors, the audio tour will make Imperial Rio come to life as you walk around the streets of downtown, past such landmarks as the Teatro Municipal Carlos Gomes and Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se.

Experience Rio de Janeiro like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, pausing to savor breathtaking views or delve deeper into fascinating neighborhoods as inspiration strikes. Our exclusive audio experience unveils hidden stories and lesser-known historical insights that even longtime locals rarely discover, transforming ordinary sightseeing into an authentic cultural immersion. Unlike restrictive group tours with their rigid schedules and crowded dynamics, spending as little or as much time as desired at each remarkable location. The expertly crafted narration features a captivating storytelling approach that brings Rio's vibrant history to life through engaging anecdotes, mysterious legends, and surprising revelations, delivered with crystal-clear audio quality and an irresistibly warm narrative voice that makes every moment feel like an intimate conversation with your most knowledgeable local friend.

This audio tour offers travelers a truly immersive way to experience the Rio de Janeiro Cable Car — blending storytelling, local insights, and breathtaking scenery. Guided by the voice of a knowledgeable local narrator, listeners are transported beyond the views to discover the fascinating history, culture, and legends that make Sugarloaf Mountain an icon of Brazil. Each stop along the journey — from the tranquil charm of Urca to the soaring summit — is brought to life through vivid narration and ambient sounds that capture the spirit of Rio. Carefully timed cues guide travelers through the experience at their own pace, ensuring they never miss a moment of the city’s natural beauty or vibrant energy. More than a tour, it’s a front-row seat to one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, told through stories that make every view unforgettable.

We will take a helicopter tour of Rio de Janeiro where it is possible to live the Aviation experience, take pictures close to the helicopters and during the tour fly over incredible points such as Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana and others I am from Rio, a helicopter pilot and every day I experience unique landscapes, scenarios and experiences, which I believe that everyone who passes through Rio should experience it. Flying for more than 5 years in Rio, I believe that this tour is among the best to do. It's an indescribable experience and I'm sure everyone will enjoy flying, just like me.

Favela da Rocinha is the largest favela in Rio, located in the South Zone. With this tour, join a local family-run tour to experience the rich history, culture, and heritage of Rio as you learn about life in the favelas. Explore the alleys of the favela on a guided walking tour, peek inside the shops and restaurants, and learn about local cultural projects

Taking helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro since 2012, Commander Nobre, with more than 2,000 hours of flying experience, commands his helicopter and takes passengers on a panoramic flight and discovers incredible places. Helicopters with impeccable maintenance and a team prepared to serve with care and attention to make our experience an epic moment of your trip

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's "favelas," Rocinha. Follow your resident guide through the slum to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face. Upgrade your experience to a 2-day tour that includes a visit to Tijuca Forest.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide. You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide. Who comes to Rio de Janeiro has to go through Copacabana, our Princess of the Sea. A neighborhood of all colors, all races, from the poorest to the richest, from the youngest to the oldest, tourists and lovers. Know from the beginning to today. His main events and changes in the neighborhood, briefly told. The origin of the name, statue, fort, beach, promenade. We specialize in audio-guided tours — a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.

Gamboa, the city’s port area, is full of secrets, hidden history and forgotten stories that, once uncovered, can shed light on a fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro. On this self-guided GPS walking tour, you’ll visit several sensitive sites like the Valongo Wharf where slaves arriving from Africa disembarked, and Pedra do Sal where they settled. Through the port and art districts, you’ll learn about the slave trade, the bittersweet history of sugar mills and coffee farms, and the struggles and resilience of everyday people. My name is Kelly Tavares, and I’ll be your guide on this audio tour. I hope to offer you an understanding of Brazilian culture, unveil the myth of racial democracy in this country, and teach you about our diaspora. Along the way, I’ll explain why sharing, listening, and exchanging stories empowers our communities. After downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app, you'll be able to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face Guide. You do it yourself, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local Guide. An immersive walk through Villa Isabel to discover the origins of samba carioca, its relationship with the social history of Rio de Janeiro and iconic characters such as Noel Rosa and Martinho da Villa. Along the way, the visitor travels through historical, cultural and affective points that reveal how the neighborhood became one of the great cribs of samba in Brazil. We specialize in audio-guided tours, a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You'll have in your palm all the content of a local Tour Guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the Guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.

Get a glimpse into local life in Rio de Janeiro during a favela tour that reveals a different side of the Marvelous City. In an intimate group limited to 12 travelers, you’ll explore two of the largest favelas in Rio, and benefit from the local insight of a guide as you learn more about living conditions in the city.

Book ahead to guarantee you’ll see the landscapes of Brazil from above with this private helicopter tour during your visit to the city. All helicopters follow international safety standards and you'll be transported by a professional team of internationally qualified pilots. Highlights of this tour include main sites such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca Forest National Park, and a wide range of gorgeous beaches.

The Tijuca National Forest is one of the largest urban rainforests in the world, set on mountain slopes just west of Rio de Janeiro. With this tour, discover two of the city’s nature sites, starting with a guided walk through the Rio Botanical Gardens, including the Turtle Lake and Sensory Garden. Then, hike through Tijuca, learn more about the native plants and wildlife, and admire Taunay Waterfall.

Sail along Guanabara Bay just as the sun is setting below the horizon and experience Rio when it starts to come to life. This small-group sailing adventure is a perfect way to relax and see the sites such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Relax with complimentary drinks and light snacks while you sail.

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park (closed Tuesdays), the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

While in port, take a panoramic city tour, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day shore excursion to Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This 10-hour tour, which includes round-trip transportation from the cruise port, allows you to visit all of Rio's landmarks in one marathon day.

100% Self-Guided & Flexible: No groups, no fixed schedule. Start whenever you want, from wherever you are — hotel, home, or the street corner you're standing on. Instant Personalized Itineraries: Create your ideal route in just seconds based on your interests, time, and current location. Or let our AI design it for you. Powered by Culture & Intelligence: We integrate millions of blog articles, real traveler experiences, and trillions of AI-analyzed data points to offer tours full of meaning, not just maps. Global Access: Your purchase doesn’t just unlock one city — it gives you access to over 3 million fast cultural guides around the world for a whole year. More Than Just Landmarks: Discover hidden corners, forgotten legends, artistic gems, and local curiosities most tourists miss.

Discover Rio de Janeiro's intoxicating beauty and infectious energy with the self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore Brazil's marvelous city at your own pace. Begin at the feet of Christ the Redeemer where one of the New Seven Wonders of the World stretches open arms above a landscape of such dramatic beauty that it seems impossible and inevitable in equal measure. Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain as the sun sets behind the city, painting Guanabara Bay in shades of gold and purple that have inspired poets since the Portuguese first arrived in 1502. Stroll along the iconic mosaic sidewalks of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Wander through the colonial streets of Santa Teresa where artists have transformed hillside mansions into galleries and studios, then descend the Escadaria Selarón steps whose 2,000 colorful tiles represent 60 countries. Explore the samba clubs of Lapa where live music keeps Cariocas dancing until dawn.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide. You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide. Explore the roots of samba in the heart of Rio de Janeiro! On this tour of the city centre, you’ll meet historic landmarks such as Mauá Square, the Salt Stone and the Cais do Valongo. Discover how samba emerged from resistance and African-Brazilian culture, shaping the identity of Brazil. An engaging audio guide that takes you through the stories and memories of Little Africa. We specialize in audio-guided tours, a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.

Take a panoramic city tour through Downtown Rio, a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day comprehensive tour of Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and by cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This full-day tour includes round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels, allows you to see all of Rio's sights in just one day.

Discover three of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular attractions in one day—Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Soccer Stadium. Explore downtown Rio, visit Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, then ride the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. After a delicious BBQ buffet lunch (if option selected), ride the train up Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Take an afternoon tour to Corcovado Mountain topped with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. You'll travel through the Tijuca Rain Forest by cog train to Corcovado Mountain for breathtaking views of one of the world's most beautiful cities. This afternoon tour takes you to Rio's most famous attraction, leaving you with time in the day free to explore Rio on your own.