Top Rio de Janeiro Day Trips - page 8

Niemeyer's Masterpieces Across the Stunning Guanabara Bay

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $136

Price varies by group size

Rio DE Janeiro Nature Adventure Tijuca Forest and Beautiful Stone

Adventures in the lush view of Rio de Janeiro await YOU. Starting DA Barra da Tijuca or the South Zone (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Botafogo), this tour takes you to the National Park DA Tijuca Forest, the largest replanted urban forest in the world. Explore trails, waterfalls and the rich biodiversity as an experienced Guide shares curiosities and records everything with photos and videos. DE after lunch at a local restaurant (not included and optional), head to Pedra Bonita, where a light 40-minute trail reveals spectacular panoramic views OF the city. - Total duration: approximately 6 - 8 hours, with transport DE go and go in Carro - Explore the Tijuca Forest and admire its biodiversity - Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (Optional and not included) - DE enjoy stunning views DA Pietra Bonita at 696 meters DE altitude

Rio DE Janeiro Nature Adventure Tijuca Forest and Beautiful Stone

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $223

Price varies by group size

Embark on an exclusive private tour with me and discover the true essence of Rio de Janeiro! This personalized experience is crafted to match your interests, ensuring a unique and unforgettable journey through the city. From iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to hidden gems and local favorites, you’ll immerse yourself in the authentic culture, stunning scenery, and vibrant energy that make Rio so special. With a focus on comfort, flexibility, and attention to detail, this private tour guarantees an extraordinary adventure tailored just for you!

Rio Shore Excursion City Highlights

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a full-day tour and discover the charm of an authentic Brazilian winery nestled in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro! The adventure begins with hotel pickup and a scenic 2.5-hour drive through lush landscapes filled with rolling hills and mountains. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by the local team and learn the inspiring story of the winery, built through passion and dedication to the art of winemaking. During the guided visit, explore the vineyards, see the production process up close, and enjoy a delightful tasting of artisanal wines. After the tour, take the opportunity to visit the famous Itaipava Fair, one of the best spots for shopping and local products in the region. At the end of the day, we return to Rio with unforgettable memories and rich flavors. The tour includes a professional guide, winery entrance, and round-trip transportation for your comfort.

from $280

Per group

Full Day Tour of Brazilian Wineries

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $290

Guided Tour of a Historic Brazilian Coffee Farm

Understand Brazil’s history and the importance of coffee on this unforgettable tour through the Coffee Valley, a region filled with historic farms that marked the height of the 19th-century coffee cycle. Departing from the city of Rio de Janeiro, embark on a journey back in time and visit an authentic farm that has preserved much of its original structure, just as it was during the colonial period. During the guided tour, explore the main house, gardens, old drying yards, and production machinery while learning about the lives of the coffee barons and the impact of this culture on Brazilian history. Enjoy a delicious artisanal coffee tasting and take the opportunity to purchase local products to bring a piece of this tradition home. The tour includes a professional guide, entrance tickets, and round-trip transportation, ensuring comfort and a complete immersion into the historical and cultural heritage of the Coffee Valley.

Guided Tour of a Historic Brazilian Coffee Farm

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $310

The Other Side of Niterói City Nature, Hidden Gems and Beaches

Embark on a spectacular journey across Guanabara Bay to Niterói, Rio de Janeiro's charming sister city. This tour offers a perfect balance of culture, history, and nature, highlighted by the architectural genius of Oscar Niemeyer and breathtaking coastal landscapes. Museum of Contemporary Art (The MAC) a masterpiece designed by Oscar Niemeyer, often described as a UFO. The park is a popular spot for hang-gliding and paragliding, providing a memorable vista for your photos. Pause for a delightful midday meal in the sophisticated neighborhood of São Francisco. This area is known for its beautiful bayfront and excellent gastronomy. Visit the charming fishing village and beach of Itaipu, known for its calm waters protected by the Itaipu Lagoon. This area offers a glimpse into local life and Niterói's history, followed by the great Piratininga beach. This tour provides a deep dive into the cultural and natural treasures that make Niterói a must-see destination outside of Rio.

The Other Side of Niterói City Nature, Hidden Gems and Beaches

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a guided group tour of Arraial do Cabo aboard a schooner and discover the main offshore islands hopping from one paradise to another. Following pick-ups at some hotels in the south and center of Rio, we drive for 3:00 h to Arraial. We cross the famous Rio/Niterói bridge taking the open road passing through a beautiful region of the state. Embark on a schooner joining a group tour to witness paradisiacal islands for 4 hours. We stopped at wonderful beaches like Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, and Praia do Forno. Grab a snorkel and go for a swim, free float diving, stand up paddle, relax in crystal clear waters, and go down to the beaches to be visited. Schools of dolphins, turtles, rays and even orcas can appear in the region. So be sure to pay attention to the sea. It also includes tickets for the schooner tour, lunch break at a good restaurant and fees. At the end of the tour, our vehicle will be waiting for you to return to Rio arriving back around 19:00.

from $405

Per group

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Schooner Tour from Rio – Shared Group

Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Schooner Tour from Rio – Shared Group

14 hoursFree Cancellation

We are a family and LGBTQIA+ tour operator and agency in Rio de Janeiro, specializing in personalized private tours with separate guide and driver for tours with maximum comfort and safety, in SUVs, minivans and vans. We are the only TripAdvisor company to offer private tours to Grand Island! We also accept pets. Full-day tours include boarding and landing at any Rio hotel, airport or port. All this with amazing tour guides, super friendly, qualified, knowledgeable, with excellent fluency in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German and with experiences experienced abroad. We are the perfect choice for your family, children and the elderly. On special request, we can provide child car seats and accessible wagons for wheelchairs. Meet the Superguias team: They will show the most important places and hidden jewels with love, safety and fun Recommended duration

from $600

Private Boat VIP Paradise - Grand Island and RIO Transit

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

1.0

from $890

Per group

Rio de Janeiro - Jeep Tour Corcovado, Forest and Santa Teresa

While riding in an open top jeep, enjoy unique views of the Marvelous City to the charming Selarón Staircase. Walk through the winding alleys with old and colorful houses characteristic of the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood and enjoy the views of Guanabara Bay. Discover the iconic Cristo Redentor, a world heritage site located on the Corcovado hill. Explore the Tijuca Forest, its waterfalls and trails. Feel the freedom and the real contact of unique experiences that only a jeep without a roof provides.

Rio de Janeiro - Jeep Tour Corcovado, Forest and Santa Teresa

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Swim Under Tijuca Waterfalls — Hike, Caves, Wildlife & Rio Views

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What are people saying about Rio de Janeiro

Bridget_B, Jun 2026

Must do Rain Forest Hike

This is a must do when in Rio. If you love hiking and going on an adventure, you will love this hike. Victor was our guide and he was amazing. He was able to give different trail options for beginners and intermediate especially when approaching the caves. The waterfalls and views are beautiful. Recommend 10/10.

Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up

Lara_N, May 2026

This was such an...

This was such an incredible experience!! Our guide Gus was so fun, nice and knowledgable. He showed us around and made seeing Rio so easy. I would HIGHLY recommend them for anyone trying to see Rio without having to worry about transportation, parking or anything else. AMAZING experience!!

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

James_S, May 2026

Once in a Lifetime Experience. Thanks Gabi!

I am always apprehensive about group tours. I feel like you are herded around, barked at, provided no freedom to tour the sites, and overcharged. This was not the case with this tour. From the moment we started, our guide, Gabi, was knowledgeable, witty, and affable in the way she balanced all the different personalities in the group. I never felt rushed. She provided a ton of great information, but it didn’t feel like Social Studies class. She was funny, but she wasn’t trying too hard to be funny. I am more inclined to take part in a tour like this moving forward, but I know I won’t get a guide like Gabi again.

3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Ruwan_P, May 2026

Great Rocinha Favela Experience

Ray was very friendly and took us through the favela safely, with great care and precautions throughout the tour. We enjoyed every minute with her as she explained the culture, history, and daily life of the favela in excellent English. Her knowledge and passion made the experience both informative and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

al_p, May 2026

Great sailboat trip

Wanted to grant my late sister wishes to have her ashes spread in Rio. Spoke with crew they were incredibly accommodating. Super nice staff. They took care of us with drinks and snacks and some history of different places we sailed past. The boat was nice. Definitely recommend this tour. They didn't rush to get back to shore either.

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.

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

Alexandria_B, Jan 2026

This half-day tour was...

This half-day tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Rio. Each stop was well timed, and the sunset at Sugarloaf was truly stunning. A special shoutout to our tour guide Jonas, who was excellent—informative, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing Rio’s history and culture. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting.

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!

Christ the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps

Tyler_C, Aug 2025

Our guide Priscilla was...

Our guide Priscilla was so nice and full of energy. She really kept our attention and made sure everyone was together and safe the entire trip. As for the tour…it was a 8/10. I didn’t give it a 10/10 because it was cloudy at the top and we could hardly see the statue. The clouds broke for a split second and we were able to get pics but couldn’t see the city at all. Obviously, you can’t control the weather and it wasn’t anyone’s fault. Just note that depending on the weather and season you may not be able to see anything. I would check to see when the best time to visit to ensure you have a good view. We were allowed 30 mins there because we had other things to get to, could have used a tad longer. Just to reiterate, our guide and driver was fabulous…weather not so much.

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Michele_W, Jun 2025

Great Change of Scenery from Rio

Be prepared for a long pickup process...not a complaint, just a fact to accommodate everyone's hotel pickup. The ride is then 1 1/2 hours. There is a break on the highway. When you get to Petropolis, there is a quick stop for photos at Quitandina Palace, so no entry fee, next we went to the Santos Dumas Museum, which is worth the very small entry fee. And then cross the street for a quick break at Katz's Chocolate store. Next was a visit inside the cathedral, and free buffet lunch nearby. The highlight of the day was the Imperial Palace, where we spent an hour. The visit to Crystal Palace was for a quick photo as it has nothing inside. Finally, the group either went to the brewery or to shop on Rue Teresa. Too tired to shop, we had coffee and strudel across the street from the meeting point at a Hungarian café. Only a few went to the brewery. We left Petrpolis at 6:30 and arrived back at our hotel at 8pm. The guide amazingly switched between English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and was very humorous and animated. She kept us on time and watched over us as our "Brazilian Mother" for the day.