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Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Immerse yourself in the world of Brazilian coffee on a private all-day tour from Rio de Janeiro. Comfortable transportation takes you away from the overwhelming tourist crowds to a rural coffee plantation. There, witness the coffee production process from beginning to end and learn about its importance in Brazil. During the tour, you'll also enjoy a filling breakfast and lunch made with locally produced ingredients, including cheeses and meats.

Embark on a hike showcasing Rio's majestic views and delve into the lively Vidigal favela, a burgeoning local treasure. Gather at our spot in Copacabana where our guide awaits. From Copacabana, transition to Vidigal comfortably in our private transport. On arriving, hop onto a moto-taxi for a riveting ride that scales up to the trailhead. Then, walk a 1.5km trail (about 1 hour each way) of mild difficulty. Along this route, savor the scenic stopovers offering respite and breathtaking glimpses of Rio's diverse beauty. From the peak, feast your eyes on panoramic vistas: the iconic Ipanema, São Conrado beach, and the expansive Rocinha favela. Descend into the vibrant Vidigal favela. Engage with its dynamic businesses, mingle with the locals, and gain a richer perspective on the community from our guide's tales. Beyond a mere tour, our journey champions a cause. Your contribution directly aids our resident guide, ensuring the local community thrives from our shared experiences.

Couples find romance and adventure over São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, with this indulgent tour. Details including pre-flight cocktails, a private photographer on the ground and in the air, and a 3-course romantic lunch or dinner are all included.

Experience the warm hospitality of the Guarani tribe on a private day tour from Sao Paulo to Tenonde Pora. This socially conscious excursion enables you to observe the tribe’s agricultural practices, ancestral customs, and everyday life in a respectful environment. After exploring the community and interacting with friendly locals, enjoy a traditional Guarani lunch. Weather permitting, you can take a boat ride to a distillery with artisanal wines, liquors, cachaca, and sweets.

Explore Rio’s dynamic mix of street art, history, and culture in a journey that blends graffiti with the city’s most iconic landmarks. This tour goes beyond murals, connecting travelers to the stories that shaped Rio’s identity — from its Belle Époque splendor to its Afro-Brazilian heritage. Embark on a 3-hour walking experience that begins in front of the Municipal Theater at Cinelândia, where Belle Époque architecture and cultural treasures set the stage. Continue to the world-famous Selarón Steps, a vibrant mosaic masterpiece by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón. From there, admire Eduardo Kobra’s monumental “Etnias” mural, once the world’s largest by a single artist. The tour then leads into Pequena África and Bafo da Prainha, areas filled with Afro-Brazilian history. The journey concludes at Praça Mauá, a lively waterfront square home to the Museum of Tomorrow and the Rio Art Museum (MAR). Guests may choose to stay exploring or count on the guide’s help to return to their hotel.

If you are on a layover transiting through GRU airport (or São Paulo), instead of killing time at the departure lounge, get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering one of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. Spend the day beachfront eating appetizers, fresh seafood, typical cuisine and having delicious caipirinhas. Head out for swims, lounge around on the sand, get a tan and stand-up paddle. We visit the 1547 well-maintained Fort São João that houses a permanent exhibition of ancient weapons, historical artifacts, statues and indigenous huts. After a brief shoreline walk catching sights and culture. Then, change the pace totally taking a boat ride to the delightful secluded Prainha Branca beach 10 min away. The paradisiacal beach is outside the tourist circuit, surrounded by the region's characteristic vegetation, blueish sea, and white sand. It’s certain a destination for those who want to escape the crowds and be relaxing close to nature.

What do you do in São Paulo in the months leading up to the official carnaval parades? To be ready for the showy carnaval parades in February, samba schools need a long preparation that happen from October to January. Get the feeling of carnaval taking a guided private tour going to an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Dive into one of the most comprehensive and interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with samba dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools practicing warehouses. • This experience gives you an unforgettable opportunity of seeing a different culture and break from the usual routine • You will also have the chance to try traditional snacks (not included) and take memorable pictures of the experience • Enthusiastic about carnaval or not, it cannot be missed out on while São Paulo • Get an insight into local Samba music history and culture • Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide

With over 40 shopping streets, malls, markets, and more, São Paulo is a shopping lover’s dream, though it can be a little overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Skip the stress of figuring it out with this full-day private shopping tour. Whatever your shopping interests, your personal shopping guide will take you to the right place and help you find the best products and the best deals without any of the stress.

Get a taste of Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant culture as you watch a traditional music and dance show in the heart of the city. Watch live performers put on a display of Brazilian rhythms, costumes, and musical numbers that give the audience a taste of the local culture. Learn to samba during a brief workshop, watch skilled capoeira performers, and feel the energy of the city in just a few hours.

The Lakes Region of Rio lies just east of the city and is home to sandy beaches, glittering lagoons, and beautiful coastal scenery. With this 3-day private tour, visit three of the region’s most popular beach resorts: Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, and Buzios. Explore the beaches on a buggy tour, go swimming and snorkeling on an island-hopping cruise, and enjoy plenty of time to shop, relax on the beach, and soak up the nightlife.

Start and end in São Paulo! Discover the city of São Paulo on a 3-day (2-night) tour package perfect for first-time visitors. Our planning put a spotlight on São Paulo hassle-free at an all-inclusive package including introductory day and night tours plus the transfers. This tour also includes accommodation in a centrally-located hotel in São Paulo, which is in a safe and walkable area next to a shopping street full of restaurants, cafés, shops and much more. Our guides and drivers must assist you in the driving, guiding, helping and exploring to accomplish the proposed itinerary and keep you in the pace of the city. Sao Paulo is a city where you can enjoy local art, excellent restaurants, night clubs, museums, parks and theaters, but above all, the unbelievable cultural diversity of its people. Without a doubt, a great choice for you spend some time while in Brazil.

Our São Paulo F1 Grand Prix package is not just about the thrill of the race; it's a complete adventure. We don't merely offer a 3-day event ticket but provide a comprehensive journey designed to exceed your expectations. We facilitate seamless transfers with a dedicated vehicle and driver for 10 hours, ensuring smooth rides from the airport to the Interlagos racetrack and foodie havens. Beyond the race, we showcase São Paulo's iconic urban highlights through a day tour, enhancing your Brazilian experience. We know that managing logistics during such events can be challenged. Yet, we meticulously plan to ensure you're worry-free, letting you fully immerse in the Grand Prix spectacle. With a package that covers transportation, city tour, and event tickets, we promise a seamless and delightful experience. Our bilingual team of coordinators, drivers, and guides are adept at catering to your needs, ensuring a well-orchestrated, punctual service in harmony with the event's rhythm.

Make transport to Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone hassle-free with this full-day admission ticket to the Museum of Tomorrow. Admire the ultra-modern structure with Guanabara Bay as its backdrop, and discover curated exhibitions that explore themes of ecological sustainability on Earth. Vehicles are limited to 15 passengers for this self-guided tour.

The "MAR" promotes a transversal reading of the city's history, its social fabric, its symbolic life, conflicts, contradictions, challenges and social expectations. Its exhibits combine historical and contemporary dimensions of art by means of long and short shows, nationally and internationally. The museum also appears with the mission of inscribing art in public education, through the School of Look. As recommended by UNESCO, MAR has activities that involve collection, registration, research, preservation and return to the community of cultural goods - in the form of exhibitions, catalogs, multi-media and educational programs. With its own collection - already in the process of training through acquisitions and donations corresponding to its agenda - MAR also has loans for works from some of the best public and private collections in Brazil for the execution of its program.

Avoid the constraints of a large group tour—and have the freedom and flexibility to customize your own sightseeing itinerary—on this private, custom walking tour of São Paulo. After booking, get matched with a local guide, and tell them what you’re interested in so they can design a trip for you. Head to major city landmarks, choose to stroll trendy neighborhoods, and otherwise explore your way.

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.

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.

Enjoy the sightseeing city tour of Cabo Frio. Starting with pickup at the hotels in Búzios at 9 am, we travel by minivan to Cabo Frio. It is a 1-hour drive from Búzios to Cabo Frio. Along the way, the tour guide interacts with the clients and provides information about the cities and more. We arrive in Cabo Frio around 11am and we visit the most famous spots and beaches of the city. We stop at the Shopping Park Lagos for some shopping. Then, we head to the historical center and stop for lunch (drinks and desserts not included). We visit the Saint Benedict Church and the Saint Matheus Fort. We visit the famous Praia do Forte and stop for a swim and relax at the beautiful beach. We continue to our last stop at the Rua dos Biquínis for extra shopping before returning to Búzios around 5pm.

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.