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Uncover hidden details you’d miss if you took a driving tour around Tiradentes on this half-day guided walking tour. Take in some of the city’s most popular landmarks and attractions, including the Chapel of the Rosary, Quarry Alley, and Padre Toledo Museum, while you learn about Tiradentes colonial history and rich contemporary culture.

Visit São Paulo's major attractions and most significant sights on this private city tour with a guide. The itinerary may include stops at Ibirapuera Park, the historical downtown, Paulista Ave. (the most important Brazilian thoroughfare), and more. Since this is a private tour, you will be able to determine which sights you want to see and for how long.

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's "favelas," Rocinha. Follow your resident guide through the slum to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face. Upgrade your experience to a 2-day tour that includes a visit to Tijuca Forest.

Discover Rio de Janeiro from its history, architecture and cultural influences that have shaped the way you are Carioca. We will walk through squares, churches and historic sites, with the possibility of a break for a snack or coffee at the traditional Colombo Confectionery (not included in the tour price).

Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour. Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city's famous beaches. Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore. Round trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle is included.

As one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, Christ the Redeemer attracts lengthy lines. Save time and prevent hassle by prebooking skip-the-line tickets, which allow you to board the next available train to the summit of Corcovado, where the statue is located. Your return ticket is valid on any train, so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs of the landmark.

Check off most of Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights on a single full-day tour that saves you hours of planning logistics. Beat the Marvelous City's heat as you travel between the Sambadromo, the Christ the Redeemer Statue, and the Tijuca Rainforest in an air-conditioned vehicle to help you stay cool and collected. A buffet lunch, round-trip transfers, and admission tickets to Christ the Redeemer are all included for ease.

Florianopolis’ attractions aren’t just confined to one part of the island, but this panoramic bus tour showcases the Magic Island in its entirety. Rather than spending hours waiting for public buses or walking between sights, you’ll travel between highlights, including the Centro Histórico de Florianópolis, Barra da Lagoa, and Joaquina Beach, with complete ease, with free time to explore stops.

Skip the gridlocked city traffic and the crowded tour buses. Just 40 minutes from Rio's famous beaches lies a protected UNESCO World Heritage wilderness where the dense jungle canopy blocks out the city chaos. This is a paced, small-group journey designed to show you Rio’s wild side without the crowds.

Visit some of the most avoided areas of Rio de Janeiro with a guide who knows the areas well and knows how to keep you safe during this Rio de Janeiro Rocinha Favela Walking Tour. You’ll visit a few favelas within just a few hours as your guide tells you about the communities and their culture. Follow paths locals walk every day to see the slums and take in hilltop views of the city.

Save yourself hours of planning on a tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes admission tickets, transportation, and hotel pickup for the ultimate experience of the "Marvelous City." Rather than navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city, travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Choose from two options: a shorter tour with just Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, or a longer tour that also includes other Rio highlights such as the Selaron Steps and Cathedral, plus a buffet lunch.

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park (closed Tuesdays), the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

Most jungle tours last at least a couple of days, but not everyone has the time to spend. This tour packs a number of jungle activities into just one day for an exciting day in the Amazon. Join a small group for a day and nighttime jungle trek as well as a boat tour. Spend your day learning about local wildlife, medicinal plants, and jungle survival.

See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—on a sailing tour. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a maximum capacity of 20, so there'll be plenty of room onboard.

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.

Enjoy a flexible, fully customized way to experience Rio de Janeiro—and opt to visit the sights that interest you most—on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling aboard a private vehicle makes getting around seamless. Choose to stop at major landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Selaron Steps (admission tickets own expense). You can also explore the historic city center, visit Tijuca Forest, or discover bohemian Santa Teresa.

Take a break from the crowded beaches of Rio and set sail on Guanabara Bay for a brunch or sunset cruise. See the city from a new perspective as you pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. Plus, a small group means a more intimate atmosphere for the journey.

Discover an incredible urban forest without leaving Rio de Janeiro. This small group tour of Tijuaca National Park takes you to the most scenic viewpoints, including a beautiful beach and the famous Pedra Bonita peak. Your guide will also take you on a short hike to access a cave or one of the many waterfalls in the park that you can swim in.

Manaus Amazon trips often split between brief boat tours to the Meeting of Waters and multi-day jungle lodge stays. This tour covers more ground in a single day—the meeting of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões, a suspended forest trail through kapok trees and water lily lakes, a visit to a local Indigenous community, and a regional-style lunch at a floating restaurant.

Fly over Rio de Janeiro on this hang gliding or paragliding tour. You do not need experience. Receive a short training session before heading off the Pedra Bonita ramp, located within the Tijuca National Park. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city before landing on São Conrado beach. Flight duration depends on weather conditions.

Sao Paulo is a sprawling city that can seem daunting to explore. Travelers with a lot of curiosity but not much time will appreciate the chance to maximize sightseeing with more than 20 Sao Paulo sights in one efficient full-day city tour. Before the day is done, you'll see and learn about popular destinations and insider favorites including landmark architecture, bustling neighborhoods, top shopping, emblematic food and drink, museums, street art, churches, and much more.

Each side of Iguazu Falls offers something completely different, so it’s well worth admiring the world-famous waterfall from two perspectives. This seamless tour helps you visit both sides of the border in just one day, by including round-trip transportation and a guide to help you navigate the miles of boardwalks around the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get up close to the Christ the Redeemer statue before the crowds arrive during this early morning tour to Corcovado. Meet your local guide at your hotel in Rio and head straight for the city's most famous landmark. Drive through the Tijuca National Forest to Paineiras and board the vehicles up to the top of the mountain. Enjoy fantastic views of the city of Rio sprawled below, just waking up in the early morning light. Learn about the history of the statue through engaging commentary from your guide.