Top Southeast Brazil Layover Tours

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Make use of your layover in Rio with this private tour to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains. Depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in a private vehicle with a dedicated guide, who will orient you to Rio's most popular sights. Ride a cable car to the highest point of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views over the city. Continue to the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain, one of the most-photographed sights in the city. Make it back to the airport on time for your departing flight.

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city.

Discover the bustling city of São Paulo on a 7-hour private tour by car. Customize your itinerary and visit some of the city’s most popular sights such as Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral, Batman Alley, the Municipal Market, and the Liberdade neighborhood. Learn about the history of each location and the best places to snap a photo from your informative guide.

Get a whirlwind tour of Sao Paolo's history in just a half-day with a private guide. All transportation is provided, which makes it easy to move through the city and visit all of the top attractions. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and visit sites including Republic Square, Se Cathedral, and Tea Viaduct.

Rio de Janeiro is home to world-class sights and scenery—but as a result, its top attractions can be swamped with crowds. Instead, enjoy a more peaceful way to explore the Marvelous City on this half-day tour. Following early-morning pickup from your hotel, arrive at the Mirante Dona Marta to admire sunrise views overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain. Then, continue to Christ the Redeemer and the Selaron Steps before the crowds arrive.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Whether you've just touched down at Rio Galeão International Airport (GIG) or you're departing, this private transfer service has you covered. Meet your driver at the airport, the cruise terminal, or your accommodation for your swift journey to your chosen destination. Transfers are available to and from Rio de Janeiro's south zone and Barra/Recreio areas.

The tour is guaranteed to make you enjoy the city of Campos do Jordão to its fullest! You'll go to places to experience the local cuisine, history and the best sightseeing spots. Very friendly and knowledgeable guides will guarantee your safety and comfort throughout the entire tour. We have flexibility with time, pick up, drop off and itinerary according to your preference and needs.

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

Discover the best that the concrete jungle of São Paulo has to offer as you embark on a sightseeing tour by car. Alongside a private guide, visit the city’s top highlights including Ibirapuera Park, the municipal market, the São Paulo cathedral, and the graffitied Batman Alley. Your guide provides insights into the history and culture of the city and Brazil while you explore.

Visit São Paulo’s top attractions while you’re on a layover at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Congonhas Airport (CGH). Rather than spend hours waiting for your flight, take a private city tour with your own personal guide who points out major landmarks. Take a scenic drive through several neighborhoods and get out to explore São Paulo’s historic downtown on foot. Return airport transport by private vehicle is included.

Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains, Santa Teresa District and Selaron Steps in one day. Take a 7-hour, private tour to the 4 most visited attractions in Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and the southern beaches of Rio; then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf. Visit Santa Teresa district. To wrap the day we’ll visit the colorful and famous Selaron’s Steps. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in Rio. Tour can be conducted at your pace and adapted to your needs.

We selected the most classic tour of all of Rio de Janeiro, to be visited in a unique and dynamic itinerary, with the best comfort and safety. With the accompaniment of a local guide It brings the best experiences of our tourists, telling the curiosities and historical facts of the city. We work in Excellence with the best tourism professionals so that we can provide a Unique and Exclusive experience to our clients.

Get a primer on Sao Paolo's architectural heritage during this private tour of the city. Architecture and design buffs will love focusing on the city's most famous buildings and hearing all about their history and design. A private tour means the ability to travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

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.

Let’s enjoy the untouched beauty of Pelado Island on a day trip from Paraty. Enjoy the panoramic van route from your hotel to São Gonçalo Beach, where you will board a boatboat toward this paradisiacal island. Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring impeccable beaches and lush nature at your own pace. Perfect for families, couples and nature lovers, this self-guided adventure offers a quiet escape from the bustle of the city. Relax, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy lunch at one of the island’s beachfront restaurants before your return trip. Don’t miss out on this unique experience. - Full-day self-guided tour to Pelado Island - Includes van transfer from your B&B to the beach - Enjoy 4 to 5 hours of free time on the island - Ideal for families, couples and nature enthusiasts

Head to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Your skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to both cable cars, saving you time waiting at this popular attraction, and is valid for any departure time on the day you select. Admire the beautiful views of the city, the mountains, and the coastline from the lookout.

Make the most of your time in Santos cruise port with a private layover tour to São Paulo. Discover Brazil’s largest city with a private guide, stopping to see landmarks such as the Monastery of Sao Bento, Ibirapuera Park, and Paulista Avenue; explore the lively neighborhoods of Madalena and Liberdade; sample Brazilian cuisine at the Municipal Market (own expense); and admire architectural wonders such as the Copan building, the Tea Bridge, and the Catedral da Sé.

Explore Rocinha, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro, on a private half-day walking tour that emphasizes cultural exchange and respectful interaction. Begin with convenient hotel pickup before a private transfer to the favela, where a local guide introduces you to community life. Experience stunning panoramic views, visit a local craft fair, and engage with cultural projects like capoeira and samba while walking through vibrant alleys filled with street art and local businesses. This immersive tour not only enriches your understanding of the favela but also supports local initiatives. - Private tour exclusive to your group, accommodating up to 15+ participants - Local guide fluent in your language with in-depth knowledge of Rocinha - Includes motorcycle taxi ride for steep hillside access and panoramic views - Tour duration is approximately 3 to 4 hours with a focus on cultural respect

Join us for a day of adventure, ticking off some of the most notable sites in Rio de Janeiro. With a star-studded itinerary, you’ll visit Chris the Redeemer, Maracana football stadium, Sambodromo and more. Be amazed by the history and culture of the vibrant city and learn from your local guide at each destination.

Ouro Preto is hailed as one of the most scenic cities in South Brazil, and this photograph tour helps you capture the magic of its landscapes without the awkwardness of asking strangers to take sub-par photos of you. Exploring with a private photographer allows you to strike a pose that best suits you, so that you can return home with professional-quality photos.

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.