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Famous for its beautiful beaches and tasty caipirinhas, Rio de Janeiro's rich history can sometimes be overlooked. A walking tour of the downtown is a great way to learn about the country’s development, from the days when a monarchy ruled to the founding of its republic. Visit the places that shaped Brazil, like XV November Square, and see architecture inspired by Brazil’s unique cultural heritage.

Discover the sites around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay on a catamaran tour. After pickup from your hotel in the south zone area, board the boat for your sailing adventure. See key landmarks like the Museum of Tomorrow, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art designed by the famous Oscar Niemeyer, and much more. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride across the bay and capture photos of your favorite landmarks.

Spend an evening out on Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay partying with your friends on a boat. Get picked up from your hotel in the south zone or downtown areas and head to Marina da Gloria to board your boat. Sail out across the waters and enjoy views of the Rio de Janeiro skyline as you dance to the music and sip on fresh caipirinhas.

Escape the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro and explore some lesser-known beaches on this full-day excursion. Depart the city and head to an environmentally protected area to explore the beaches of Grumari, Prainha, and Pontal. Enjoy free time on each beach to relax, explore, and soak up the warm sun.

Enjoy an amazing day visiting Cabo Frio in a private tour. Take your time to get to know all the amazing beaches and the best sightseeing in the city with a tour guide and private driver. Treat yourself to a private getaway in Cabo Frio during a sightseeing tour from Rio de Janeiro. Customize your tour or follow the suggestions given by the tour guide. You may hop-on a shared boat to see the beaches with sand dunes and lagoons. Go to the Forte de São Mateus and marvel at a fortress built to protect Brazil from pirates in the 17th century. Circumnavigate the outcropping where the citadel is perched and see if you can spot a humpback spouting in the distance. Customize the tour the way you want with a tour guide and private driver.

Welcome to the world of the Gemstones! The Brazilians semi-precious gemstones are worldwide famous for its unique shapes and colors and they have become the best souvenir to bring home. Our shopping tour gives you the opportunity to learn how important they are for our culture and our economy as well as the chance to buy them at affordable prices. We take you to a hidden place that has a wide variety of semi-precious gemstones and hundreds of interesting and creative designs. It is the best place to find something unique for yourself and to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts to give to your friends and family. We have a huge variety of gemstones, rocks, crystals and collectibles that hypnotize even the most avid collector. You may find some of our popular stones, such as the Amethyst, Topaz, Sapphire, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Agate, Onyx, Crystal Quartz, Rose Quartz and Tiger’s Eyeand. Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.

Take the Corcovado Train to see the Christ the Reedemer and the faster line at the Sugarloaf. We take the Corcovado Train to visit Christ the Redeemer. The train crosses the Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Hill to reach the Christ statue. We can enjoy beautiful views from the top of the Corcovado hill. Then, we go to the Sugarloaf Mountain. We go through the express line. The cable car to the top of the mountain is done in two stages: it starts at the boarding point to the Urca Mountain and then from the Urca Mountain to the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain. We stop for a buffet lunch along the way. We also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Staircase. We also take pictures outside the Sambadrome and Maracanã Stadium.

We pick you up at your hotel and take you to the biggest Ferris Wheel of Latin America! We enter a booth and stay 88 meters above ground to have a 360° view of the city and see places such as the Guanabara Bay and the Píer Mauá. All of this with the company of our tour guide explaining the importance of each of those places in Rio. After the Ferris Wheel, let’s walk through the Olympic Boulevard and see closely the same places that we had seen from above.

Visitors wanting to explore the history and culture of Corcovado will enjoy this half-day tour, combining tourist attractions with an authentic experience of the socioeconomic aspects of the city. Visitors will be taken to Christ, The Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and then to a favela to explore the lives of locals.

Discover the birthplace of samba on a guided tour to Pedra do Sal, including a samba party. Head to the Saúde neighborhood and learn historical facts about Pedra do Sal, known as “Little Africa.” Then enjoy a “roda de samba,” a street party of samba musicians, with a complimentary caipirinha and dance moves for an engaging evening in Rio.

Visitors will love this half-day tour to Sugarloaf Mountain, taken on the cable car for incredible views of the city. A panoramic tour of the famous beaches and shorelines of Rio de Janeiro is included in this package, providing visitors with a unique way of experiencing the natural and contemporary beauty of the city.

On the edge of bustling Rio de Janeiro lies the lush landscapes of Barra da Tijuca. Join a small group and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Tijuca Lagoon to take in the lush landscapes. Grab your cameras and enjoy plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the stunning scenery and local wildlife such as caimans, capybaras, and several bird species.

Take advantage of an excursion that is not very common in the city of Rio, but very much desired. You'll be picked up from your hotel or a meeting point to learn about the history and headquarters of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, one of the most importants soccer clubs of the world. To get there, we'll pass by the beautiful Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Inside the club, you'll see all the historic titles and their respective trophies, watch important moves in Flamengo's history and be moved by the remarkable moments experienced by the red and black fans. You'll also get to know the club's facilities, which are home to several Olympic athletes and their respective training facilities. After the tour, we'll return to the hotel or meeting point.

Explore the Atlantic Forest by visiting the Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest. Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby for this 4-hour tour. The area is home to different small species of animals, such as squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos. Plus, a million different butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Then, we visit the Christ the Redeemer. By minivan, crossing through the Atlantic Forest, we get to the top of the Corcovado hill. We have sweeping views of our city. Return to your hotel with theses beautiful images in your head.

Tijuca National Park is a lush forest located just outside of Rio’s city center and offers a breath of fresh air from bustling city life. This half-day tour takes you on a walk through the forest to see waterfalls, admire panoramic views of the city and Atlantic Ocean, observe local wildlife in their natural habitats, and learn how the area was reforested after being destroyed by coffee and sugarcane plantations.

Learn all about wine in Brazil, one of the most underrated regions in the world. Visit an authentic winery and learn how wine is made, then head to the cellar for the all-important wine tasting. Hear about the unique story behind the winery and how it was built, and then visit the Feirinha de Itaipava to pick up some bargains.

Embark on a captivating journey through the legacy of the Portuguese Royal Family on a half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. With hotel pickup, avoid the hassle of navigating the historic sites independently. This robust itinerary takes you to where the Royal Court first disembarked, the former main street, the office used by the Portuguese King, and the National History Museum. Listen to funny and intriguing anecdotes about the royal family along the way.

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.

Relax and swim on a speedboat tour on the shores of Rio! We start with the hotel pickup to go to the harbour and embark on the speedboat. We sail through the Guanabara Bay and through the most important beaches of Rio, such as Copacabana and Arpoador. We stop at different places to swim and have fun! From the speedboat, we admire the landmarks of our town, such as the São João Fort, Sugarloaf Mountain, Praia Vermelha, Ilhas Cagarras and Ilha Fiscal. Cold beers, soft drinks and mineral water are offered by our crew. At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel. Tour guide, speedboat ride, selected beverages and roundtrip transfer included.

Looking to experience a dose of Carnaval magic, even if you’re not visiting Rio de Janeiro during the annual festival? This tour offers the perfect introduction. Choose from several start times and travel via air-conditioned vehicle from Copacabana straight to one of the city’s top samba schools. You’ll meet dancers, try on costumes, discover floats, and enjoy a celebratory caipirinha cocktail. Then, learn insider tips during a hands-on samba lesson.

Enjoy the official transfer service of the Corcovado Train. It is an exclusive guided tour perfect for you! It is the newest experience in town. We pick you up at the hotel to take you to the Corcovado train station. We follow all safety protocols and we offer you the assistance of a bilingual tour guide. We guarantee the tickets for your immediate boarding on the train. No need to wait for hours - just relax and enjoy the paysage. Enjoy the 20 minutes by train crossing the green and dense Tijuca Forest. When we reach the Christ the Redeemer, enjoy the guided tour. Enjoy the view from above and take more photos to keep them as a souvenir. Board the train again for the return. At the station, the transfer service will be available to take you back to the hotel. Enjoy this unique experience and share it with friends and family.

Enjoy this exclusively official transfer of the Corcovado Train. This spectacular guided tour includes the Sugarloaf Cable Car. We offer two landmarks of Rio de Janeiro in a single day! Don't worry about getting to the train. We pick you up at the hotel to take you to the Corcovado train station. We guarantee the tickets for you exclusively. Just sit back and enjoy the 20-minute ride. Arrive at Christ the Redeemer to discover why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We take a guided tour and take the train back. At the station, the transfer is already available to take you to Sugarloaf Mountain. We take the cable car on the Sugarloaf Mountain. At the end, the transfer will be waiting to take you to the hotel. Tour guide, round-trip transportation, ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain, ticket to Corcovado Train to visit the Christ the Redeemer included.

Ease into an exploration of Rio thanks to this 3-hour private sightseeing tour in Rio. Finishing a cruise vacation in Rio de Janeiro? This private Rio sightseeing overview trip is the perfect introduction to this breezy Brazilian beach paradise. Get a sense for historic Rio during stops in city’s charming downtown and the bohemian enclave of Santa Teresa. You’ll also explore Rio’s legendary beach culture during visits to Ipanema, Copcabana and Leblon. A private guide, plus round-trip hotel or port transport, is included.

Bust a few moves and mingle with Rio’s locals during this 5-hour tour of the city’s top nightlife venues. Toast your new friends with a complimentary drink, starting your evening in Rio’s Lagoa District. Then get ready to party with skip-the-line access to some of the city’s top nightlife venues, including two more drinks along the way. All cover charges, a guide and transport between clubs is included. Want to get even more VIP? An optional upgrade for private table service and 5 included drinks is also available.