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The Tupi-Guarani Village in Maricá offers an immersive experience in a rural setting surrounded by the Atlantic Forest. This tour stands out for its deep cultural exchange, allowing visitors to engage with indigenous leaders, witness sacred rituals, and learn about medicinal plants and sustainable living. Guests can also explore traditional crafts like beadwork and carvings, directly supporting the community. More than a visit, this is a journey into Brazil’s ancestral roots, fostering respect and connection with one of its most ancient cultures.

Join us for a magical walking tour through Santa Teresa, Rio’s most artistic and bohemian neighborhood! Explore the charm of Largo dos Guimarães and Curvelo, take in the stunning views from Parque das Ruínas, and walk down the iconic Escadaria Selarón. We end in lively Lapa, home to samba and history. Throughout the tour, your guide (a local expert) will share fascinating stories about Rio’s history, music, and spiritual life, while also pointing out street art, hidden alleys, and secret spots most tourists miss. This tour is a deep dive into the soul of Rio

Experience the Mystical Power of an Umbanda Gira Ceremony in Rio de Janeiro Discover the heart of Afro-Brazilian spirituality in a traditional terreiro in Rio. This guided visit to an authentic Umbanda Gira introduces you to sacred songs, drumming, dance, and spiritual incorporations, as mediums connect with spirit guides known as Guias. You’ll witness powerful energies as entities like Pretos-Velhos, Caboclos, offer healing, wisdom, and protection. Umbanda is a beautiful blend of African, Indigenous, and Catholic traditions—open to all and rooted in love and harmony. Your guide will explain the rituals, symbols, and meanings behind the ceremony, ensuring a respectful and meaningful experience. This is more than a cultural visit—it’s an invitation to connect with Brazil’s mystical soul. Come with an open heart—and leave transformed.

Book your rejuvenating 4-day escape at Guest House Parati in São Conrado, where the majestic embrace of Pedra da Gávea and the dense Tijuca Forest meets the Atlantic coast, creating a unique setting for wellness and adventure. This stay encourages holistic tourism, allowing you to begin your mornings with invigorating yoga or meditation classes offered on-site before heading out to explore the city's wonders, whether you choose to hike the surrounding trails, take a thrilling paragliding flight over the beach, or visit the iconic peaks of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. The area’s unparalleled natural beauty and tranquil environment provide the perfect counterbalance to the energy of Rio’s famous tourist spots, ensuring you return home feeling refreshed and deeply connected to nature and the Carioca spirit.

What sets this tour apart is the opportunity to visit a truly secluded and pristine stretch of sand within the Grumari reserve. This particular destination offers an intimate connection with nature, being one of the few places in Rio where the natural environment remains completely untouched. You will experience a unique sense of freedom and tranquility at a spot famed for its spectacular natural beauty and exclusive, discreet atmosphere. It is a chance to escape the crowds and enjoy the coast in its most authentic and unspoiled state.

Join us for an immersive afternoon of Axé in Candomblé, where we honor the Orixás through sacred food offerings, music, and traditions. Discover the deep spiritual significance behind dishes like acarajé for Iansã, a fiery and bold delicacy, amalá for Xangô, made with okra and dendê, symbolizing justice and strength, and caruru for the Ibejis, representing joy and balance. Typical Afro Brasilian Lunch will be offered. As we present these offerings, we will explain the rituals, chants, and gestures that connect devotees to the divine forces of nature. This experience is a journey into the heart of Afro-Brazilian spirituality, where faith, ancestry, and community come together in celebration and devotion.

What sets our tour apart is the authentic, immersive experience that goes beyond typical sightseeing. We dive deep into Rio's vibrant culture, blending the city's natural beauty, artistic heritage, and local lifestyle. By taking a local van up to Parque Penhasco Dois Irmãos, just like cariocas do, we offer a genuine glimpse into everyday life in Rio. At the park, you'll witness breathtaking views of Ipanema, Leblon, the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and the distant Christ the Redeemer, all framed by Oscar Niemeyer's sculptures. Descending on foot back to the bustling streets of Leblon, we explore Dias Ferreira, a street famous for its top-tier Brazilian, Italian, and Japanese restaurants. This isn't just a food stop—it's a chance to feel the city's pulse. After lunch (not included), we stroll to Shopping Leblon, where you can find sophisticated boutiques and unique Brazilian handicrafts. We end at the Janeiro Hotel,

A fun guide that makes time seem to fly by. Personalized and human service delivered with heart. You'll have an amazing, unforgettable, and wonderful day!

A fun Guide that makes time seem to pass quickly. Personalised and human care made with the heart. You will have an amazing, unforgettable and wonderful day!

Opportunity to experience a Rio de Janeiro different from the main tourist spots with a fun guide who makes time fly by without noticing. Personalized and human service done with heart. You will have an amazing, unforgettable, and wonderful day!

A perfectly organized Carnival Samba Experience in Rio. Begin with a visit to the Carnival production area, where you’ll see stunning floats and costumes up close. Enjoy a samba class with a professional dancer, followed by a traditional feijoada lunch with caipirinhas. The experience is accompanied by live samba music, making it a true celebration of Rio’s vibrant culture.

The Maracanã Statium is part of the history of the soccer in would. In this field passed the best soccer players in world of all the temps. Our stadium received two World Cups and each the mains times of the bigs country played in the gram of this historical place. The inauguration of Maracanã was in 1950 for the first World Cup we receive, Kings and Queens, Presidents of important countries in world been in our stadium. Come and visit this important place for the history of the world soccer sport you too!

I would be happy to show you the paradise beaches of Grumari (about 1-1.5h drive). There is also a great hike to a breathtaking viewpoint. It's your journey, so there's no time pressure and no mandatory activities. You decide everything.

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

How about exploring Rio de Janeiro your way, at your own pace, and in total comfort? This private tour is the ideal way to discover the city’s main attractions with the freedom to customize the itinerary according to your interests. We offer a suggested itinerary based on the most popular sights, but the choice is yours! The tour is flexible and can be adapted to include the places you most want to visit, making the most of your time on this full-day (8-hour) experience. You will be accompanied by a bilingual driver-guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and personalized experience. Available options include: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Santa Teresa, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theater, Sambadrome, Colombo Confectionery, Metropolitan Cathedral, Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, Chinese View, beaches, Carnival Experience, Maracanã Stadium, and much more! Admission tickets are not included.

Brazil and its cuisine are a wild and sometimes baffling stew of influences and cultures – and Rio’s old city and port zone are where many of the country’s disparate elements deliciously converge. These atmospheric neighborhoods are where the Portuguese began building the city, where the enslaved Africans who were brought over to Brazil first landed, where samba was born and – most importantly – where this bustling metropolis’s multicultural identity and food culture started taking shape. On this tour we trace that history through its food, meeting the people who are keeping Brazil’s culinary traditions alive and those who are creating exciting new ones.

✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro with a Guide who loves this city as much as you will! ✨ Hello! I am Bruno, accredited and passionate Tourism Guide DE Wonderful City. Have you ever thought about meeting the Cristo Re DE ntor, the Bread OF Sugar, the beaches DE Copacabana and Ipanema, the Lapa, the Botanical Garden, and many other amazing places with someone who understands the subject, knows every corner and still shares curiosities that only true Cariocas know? Whether you are a first time tourist or a Carioca who wants to rediscover your city, I prepare custom, lightweight, fun and safe itineraries. And of course, I guarantee those perfect photos for you to keep as a souvenir! ♂️ Come and meet Rio with me!

Explore the city with a true local, visit museums, learn about the city's history, sample different flavors, and enjoy entertaining anecdotes and lots of laughter. Come and discover the real Santos.

During the Favela Tour by Rocinha, guests experience a guided and responsible cultural immersion in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic communities. The tour begins with the arrival at Rocinha and a brief historical introduction about the formation of the favela, its growth and the daily life of the residents. Along the way, we walk through streets and alleys where the community pulses, observing the local trade, schools, churches and living spaces. During the journey, guides share real stories about challenges, achievements and community transformations, providing a human and stereotyped view. The tour includes stops at strategic points with stunning panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, ideal for photos and contemplation. More than a tourist tour, the experience promotes cultural exchange, respect and appreciation of the local community, offering the visitor a deep understanding of the true essence of Rio.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro, Búzios and Arraial do Cabo in one carefully organized trip. This package combines the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, with the natural beauty of the most famous beaches on the Brazilian Sunshine Coast. Unlike other tours, this program includes accommodation, transfers, guided tours, boat ride in Arraial do Cabo and assistance throughout the trip, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and worry-free experience. Ideal for travelers who want to know Brazil’s most iconic destinations on a single booking, with free time to explore at your own pace and the peace of mind of having local support at every stage of the tour.

This Rio de Janeiro tour offers a complete city experience, combining the most famous icons with unique moments that you can only enjoy here. From the spectacular views of Christ the Redeemer at the top of Corcovado to the thrilling cable car ride to Sugarloaf, every moment is designed to bring you the best of Rio. Explore the Sambadrome, birthplace of the world’s most famous carnival, and delve into the history of the Maracana Stadium, scene of the World Cup. In addition, you will enjoy a buffet lunch and have free time to discover the vibrant local culture. Day 3 will take you to the stunning Angra dos Reis, where you can browse paradise landscapes in a scenic setting, swim in the Blue Lake and enjoy a delicious lunch in Praia de Japariz. This tour is not just a sightseeing tour, it is a total dive into the best of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings!

This tour is available starting in Peru or Brazil, adapting to your international flight at no additional cost. The tour combines the best of Brazil and Peru in one unforgettable experience. You will visit iconic destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, stunning Iguazu Falls, historic Lima and the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. Includes professional guides, organized transfers, full excursions and authentic experiences that combine nature, culture, adventure and gastronomy in one trip.

This is not a typical city tour. Our experience offers exclusive, secure access to Uniao de Vila Nova. Guided Tour of the Exhibition: Exclusive access to the current exhibition at Pantanal Favela Studio. The Rooftop as an Observatory: A unique view of Uniao de Vila Nova from the studio's creative laboratory. Meet & Greet with Artists: Direct conversation about creative processes and aesthetic resistance in the periphery. Engage in a direct, critical dialogue and Q and A. Security and Logistics: Tour conducted under a safety protocol with full accompaniment by the founders. Guaranteed Safety, Price includes a dedicated Local Logistics Host (Henrique), ensuring a personalized and secure escort protocol from the meeting point to the gallery. This is the only way to access this specific territory safely and respectfully.

"Save time and money by booking the most complete tour of Rio. We combine the city's 'giants' — Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain — with the historical richness of the city center and visits to the Selarón Steps and the Modern Cathedral. We include a delicious lunch and strategic stops at Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome so you can experience the soul of Rio. With round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned car, a bilingual guide, and entrance tickets to the attractions, thus avoiding queues, The mission is to provide a worry-free day where your only task is to be enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes of the Marvelous City."