Top Rio de Janeiro Day Trips - page 3

Travel by coach from Rio de Janeiro to the historical city of Petrópolis on this day trip, with guided tours of several must-see attractions. See the summer residence of Dom Pedro II and learn more about Brazil’s 19th-century royal rule at the Imperial Museum. View the Gothic-style interior of St Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, tour the Crystal Palace and Santos Dumont Museum, shop on renowned Tereza Street and taste chocolate at the Patrone chocolate factory.

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Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $70

Ilha Grande Hiking Tour

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from $150

Petropolis: The Imperial City with Lunch

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $57

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Visiting the quilombo is a unique experience that sets itself apart from other tours. You'll be immersed in nature, enjoying a refreshing waterfall bath, horseback riding, and exploring beautiful, secluded beaches that are not easily accessible. More than just a nature experience, this tour takes you to an authentic local quilombo, a historical refuge where enslaved people once fled in search of freedom and a better life.

Quilombo Visit with Horse Backriding and Waterfall Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $227

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this full-day tour. Travel through the Tijuca Forest to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, before visiting downtown highlgihts such as Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and Selarón Stairs. Round-trip transport from selected hotels in Rio is included, and you can opt to include admission tickets and lunch.

Rio’s Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $110

Skip-the-Line: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Ticket

2 to 3 hours

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A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch

We have the best city tour in town! Professional and super competent guides! With one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet, the city of Rio de Janeiro is fully deserving of the title of “Marvelous City”. With a unique geography, the city is surrounded by natural beauties that enchant everyone who knows it. Enjoy a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in a single day. The statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Escadaria Selarón, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at an all-you-can-eat steakhouse. The city manages to integrate in perfect harmony its Tijuca forest with its beautiful beaches and lagoons. Its welcoming and happy people provide an even more pleasant experience and make Rio one of the most sought after destinations in the world.

A Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron with Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $194

Private Angra do Reis Full-Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Explore the islands of Angra do Reis during this private 12-hour boat charter from Rio de Janeiro. In the early morning, board your dedicated boat and watch the urban activity of Rio fade away as you jet out into the azure water. Watch the lush trees of the Atlantic Rainforest on the coast pass by and search for pods of leaping dolphins on your journey. Arrive at Angra do Reis to explore the beach, hit the beach bars and buy some local handicrafts. Lunch is provided on board, and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Private Angra do Reis Full-Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $250

About 170 km away from the - Zona Sul - of Rio, I want to guide you to discover Arraial do Cabo. The town is located in the - Lake Region - and is known as - the Caribbean of Brazil - for the crystal clear waters of its sea. It recently saw its Pontal beach in Atalaia awarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. To demonstrate this, I limit myself to quoting the comment that Amerigo Vespucci wrote when he arrived in this region: "if an earthly paradise exists in the world, it must undoubtedly not be very far from these places". I propose a fantastic boat tour during which we will stop to get to know the best points of this paradise, which you really can't miss when coming on holiday to Rio de Janeiro! Attention: the transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo will be made by private car, while the boat tour is shared with other tourists. The boat has a capacity of approximately 100 people and is equipped with toilets and a bar with a small restaurant service.

Discover Arraial do Cabo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Discover Arraial do Cabo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover the best of Niterói, a city of natural beauty and monumental works by Oscar Niemeyer, on a tour that combines art, history, and stunning nature. Departure from Rio de Janeiro via the Rio-Niterói Bridge, with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay and Rio de Janeiro. Visit the Niemeyer Path, the Boa Viagem Church, and the spectacular Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC). Explore the City Park, the best place to appreciate the Rio de Janeiro skyline. And the beaches of Piratininga, Camboinhas, and Itacoatiara. Enjoy Itaipu Beach where we can swim and have a delicious lunch with feet in the sand on the beach (lunch at your own expense). Finally, visit the Santa Cruz Fortress, a fort built in 1612, then we will return to Rio de Janeiro.

Niterói City tour in Niterói and MAC Niemeyer Museum

Niterói City tour in Niterói and MAC Niemeyer Museum

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $129

Dive into the fascinating imperial history of Brazil with a small-group tour to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. Also known as the Imperial City, Petrópolis was the summer residence of Brazil’s last emperor. Now a cultural and historical hotspot, this full-day tour includes visits to some of the city’s most important sights, like the summer palace, which is now a museum, as well as a chocolate store and a 19th-century brewery.

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Explore the mountain retreat of Petrópolis on this full-day guided tour. Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features landmarks like the Crystal Palace, the Imperial Museum and the burial place of Dom Pedro II. Purchase a tour upgrade for a stop at Cervejaria Bohemia, where you'll taste one of Brazil's favorite lagers and learn about the history and science behind this brewery through a tour and interactive exhibits. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch

Best Private Tour of Petropolis with Imperial Museum

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Likely to Sell Out

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Petrópolis, a European-like mountain retreat where Dom Pedro II once moved his imperial court during the summer months, sits just north of Rio de Janeiro. Follow in the footsteps of Brazilian royalty during this tour, and visit the Crystal Palace, St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, and the Imperial Museum with your own private guide and driver. This leaves you free time to visit Rua Teresa shopping street or other attractions of your choosing.

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo Rio de Janeiro RJ

10 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

3.6

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Boat Tour - Ilha Grande Rio de Janeiro - Nattrip

Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $99

"Descubra Búzios em um passeio inesquecível por praias paradisíacas, paisagens deslumbrantes e aquele clima encantador de verão o ano inteiro!

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Boat Tour Arraial do Cabo: The Brazilian Caribbean

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from $66

Arraial do Cabo has many beaches and each one is more beautiful than the other. They are paradisiacal beaches, some of which are easily accessible, others where it is only possible to reach by boat or by trail. Pool blue. Green water. Turquoise. Baby blue. The sea of Arraial do Cabo has colored pencil box colors. In this part of the coast of Rio de Janeiro, we find stunt beaches of the Caribbean, with white sands and very gentle waves. Regardless of the degree of difficulty, there is no way not to fall in love with each of them.

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Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Discover the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro on an all-inclusive private boat tour. Depending on your personal preference, your group can visit the Cagarras Archipelago or Niteroi Beaches. At either destination, you can choose from a variety of outdoor activities, including snorkeling and wildlife watching. Along the way, enjoy complimentary alcoholic beverages and food (meal subject to group size) as you cruise past Laje Fortress, Sugarloaf Mountain, and other landmarks.

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Private Boat Tour In Rio – Tour With Barbecue and Drinks

Private Boat Tour In Rio – Tour With Barbecue and Drinks

from $1,880

The visit to the city of Petrópolis is a dive into our history. Known as the summer city of the royal family, Petrópolis houses a cultural collection of extreme importance for our country. The Imperial Museum is the most important point of visit, where you will be able to see up close all the furniture, works of art, clothes, jewelry and accessories used by the royal family. The city is quite charming and its cold climate attracts tourists from all over the world.

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $80

Discover the best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer without the hassle of following a group tour on this full-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, visit the most important attractions of the city including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selaron Steps. While you explore, your guide provides information about the history of each sight as well as bits of Brazilian culture.

Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Rio de Janeiro

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves

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What are people saying about Rio de Janeiro

Nancy_K, Aug 2026

Good Hike

It was very nice hike but there was an areas where you need to be physically active to be able to do it . If you’re older than 65 years old and not physically active then it is not recommended. Also, if you want to take this hike, do it in the morning so that you will be able to see see some animals.

Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

Jazmin_N, Jul 2026

The tour was great!...

The tour was great! Thalyta was a really good guide and super impressive. She had to conduct the tour in Spanish, English and Portuguese, and honestly no information was missed! She was able to tell us about all the things passing by in enough time to see them and understand. For the tour itself, it was more self-guided. She would give you a set amount of time and you were free to explore the space as necessary. We did only wish we had more time to take in and appreciate the Christ the Redeemer, but only felt that way because navigating around the high volume of people was difficult. Otherwise, we still got to see it, take awesome pictures, and walk around. The van was very comfy, and the time allotted for each place was very good. We spent about 30 minutes at the Seralon steps, which was enough time to walk the steps, take pictures and even get a drink! We got lucky it was during the week, so not many people were there. The sugar loaf cable cars are also super cool! You have to ride the cars a total of 5 times, and time you get to the top to watch the sunset it’s worth it! Everything was very prompt, and we had a lot of fun and learned a lot. It was one of our favorite touring days.

The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Marlen_R, Jul 2026

If you’re visiting Rio de...

If you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro for the first time I really recommend this tour. They made it so easy and safe. They pick you up right from your hotel in a group of about 16 and they stay with you the whole time. Our tour guide Monica and our driver Paulo really made us feel safe and immersed in the culture. Every drive was filled with amazing cultural facts and views. They made navigating through super crowded places easy and fun. And they knew all the perfect photo spots. Overall great experience but Monica’s Vibrant energy made it even better!

Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

Brandy_D, Jul 2026

This one is a must do

If I could have done only one tour in Brazil this was the one to do. I am glad I did the full day tour even though I wasn’t a fan of the salty lunch. The rest was perfect and our guide Marco was awesome. He spoke Spanish and English and made sure everyone understood and showed us how to take the right photos. The driver was nice. I loved this tour

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks

Julie_M, Jun 2026

What a lovely few hours on Rio Bay

What a wonderful and relaxing way to pass 3 hours,. The yacht is not luxurious but it’s well fitted out and our host Clarissa and the Skipper were fantastic. We circumnavigated. All of Rio Bay and Clarisse was the perfect hostess- warm and friendly and serving us drinks and food and generally making us feel at home and relaxed as she played lovely music for us and then when it got a bit cold she brought us all blankets. I highly recommend this activity.

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Charlie_H, May 2026

Relaxing and beautiful!

The crew was so lovely! They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, even giving us personal connections for other things we’d like to do in the city. They were great at navigating through weather so that we still got our beautiful sunset. Also bonus is that the captain was a woman, a minority in the field and we love to see and support it!

Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

William_S, Mar 2026

Fantastic!

I had an absolutely amazing experience on this tour! Everything about it was adventurous, inspiring, and unforgettable. The boats were great, the food was delicious, and the entire experience felt authentic and well organized. Our tour guide, Felipe, truly made the trip special. He was incredibly informative and knowledgeable about the island, the culture, and the people. You could tell he genuinely cared about sharing the history and spirit of the place with us, which made the experience so much more meaningful. If you're looking for a tour that combines adventure, culture, great food, and beautiful scenery, I highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Felipe, for such an incredible and memorable day!

Telegraph Stone Adventure

A_T, Feb 2026

Brutal but worth it

VANESSA <3, my tour guide was so knowledgable about the mountain and the ecosystem from the plants to the animals. Hike is definitely not for the weak…pretty brutal and hot going up. Hotel pick up was very convenient and got to experience the best views of beaches on the jeep style vehicle. Protip- bring a towel, buy water, if you sweat a lot maybe an extra shirt in your bag for pics when you get to the top. I will definitely book another tour experience with the company. ALOHA…you will understand this phrase when you get to the top lol. They take professional photos for R$5 each photo and your tour guide can take the on the phone. D100% recommend.

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch

Belinda_L, Jan 2026

Highly recommend this tour

This is my first visit to Rio de Janeiro. This is the best way to visit the 2 important tourist spots in Rio - Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, as well as the others. Communications is good, we are contacted by the tour operator on the evening before. Pick up is efficient and didn’t spend a lot of time to go to different places. Our tour guide Joao spoke good English and took good care of us. He also gave us tips to other interesting places that was not covered by this tour. Lunch was buffet type and good.

Rio’s Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more

Rachel_L, Oct 2025

Super overview of key sites, wonderful guide & a fantastic lunch. Do the full day!

A fabulous day! We are usually independent travellers who don't do guided tours but with limited time this was a great option, allowing us to be taken to the key sights without queuing or travel hassle. Sabina was an excellent guide. She is Italian, with excellent English. She gave interesting information & stories - never too much - & was very attentive to the group's wishes. We saw Christ the Redeemer with clear views, then Sugarloaf. Nothing felt rushed, & all was very clear about times to wander & when to meet up again. The Brazilian BBQ lunch was fabulous! Plentiful delicious meats on skewers brought to your table. A huge salad bar too. Wines were good & well priced. In the afternoon we did highlights of the city, & Sabina gave us much longer than planned, I think. 2 other people stayed on for the afternoon as it was such a good morning, which is a tribute to Sabina & the driver. The outside of Maracana Stadium was fun for the football fans. The Sambadrome made more sense when Sabina showed us a video on her phone of what it's like in Carnival time - thank you! I/we loved the contrasts of San Bento Monastery Chapel (beautiful, 18C,elaborate) then the Metropolitan Cathedral (60s modernist style but amazing stained glass inside). Finally the Selaron steps were fun, with everyone posing on them. Such a quirky evolving art-project. The tour gave such contrasts of this huge city. It helped us then self-guide for our next 2 days, & to really appreciate views back on places we had visited. A very good value tour & so well organised. Thank you!