Rio de Janeiro · CYCLING TOURS
Every Rio itinerary has one free day too few. These 13 cycling tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
A small-group 4-hour bike tour of Rio’s key sights, from Flamengo Park and Lapa to Copacabana, with a guide and helmet included.
“Really nice experience, Rio can be a busy city but our guide took us through some easy sites whilst getting some exercise around a great city.bikes are okay easy to ride it’s not that strenuous honestly.”
Small-group guided bike rides through Rio highlights like Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Lapa steps, and Lagoa, with English guides and optional lunch.
“Philip (who led trip) is a seasoned cyclist, who's been living in Rio for quite a while) - is also a good leader. One other (minor) positive was that the group was made up of northern Europeans - felt at home, again!”
Rio in 3-4 hours by e-bike: Afro-Brazilian sites, iconic architecture, and beach-path riding to Ipanema with a friendly guide.
“Starting in little Africa, ending at Ipanema beach, hit all the highlights by e-bike, no need to even pedal! Bruno was great and because of the day of week, I essentially got a private tour. History and cultural highlights provided. Able to stop for photos as desired. Parts of tour do require some riding in streets and people dodging on the paths. Would recommend.”
Private e-bike ride from Santa Teresa to Mirante Dona Marta, Tijuca forest lookouts, and Lagoa to Copacabana.
“Our e-bike tour was the highlight of our trip to Rio. The ride started at our guides local suburb, which gave us more authentic feel of the city. Great bikes that made things effortless so we could relax and enjoy the views. Stefano was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we felt safe navigating both the greener areas and the coastal paths. It was great to see Rio from a different perspective and would highly recommend.”
Small-group Rio bike tour covering Copacabana, Botafogo, Sugar Loaf views, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, with helmet and a pro guide for $39.54.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and positive. We always felt safe and we saw an amazing number of places throughout the city. highly recommend.”
Bike from Copacabana to Ipanema, then around Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on a small-group, helmeted tour with a bilingual guide.
“We love the pace of seeing sites on a bike. Navigating on the streets of Rio can be dicey if you don’t know your way around with traffic. The city is mostly flat but roads can get bumpy. It was a great way to move around the neighborhoods and get some exercise in too. Make sure to put on sunscreen and bring some water with you.”
7-hour small-group bike tour of Rio, from Copacabana to Lapa, Selarón steps and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, with lunch and gear.
“Our fantastic guide Ulysses revealed Rio as a diverse and exciting city full of history, and culture. He answered questions about the politics, the people and character of the city. Excellent!”
A 3-hour Rio bike loop through Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon with photo stops and local context.
“It was a great tour. Good explanations of the areas and it wqs also a fun ride.”
Rio de Janeiro mountain bike ride through Cosme Velho and the Tijuca rainforest, with big viewpoints, a car-free park stretch, and a tough uphill.
“The tour is very good. The views are amazing and the experience is unforgettable. Just keep in mind that the cycling activity is a challenge!!! 😅 Up hill, up hill, up hill. Make sure you are fit 💪🏼 for riding 3 hours 🥵 The mountain bikes are as good as new and well maintained. Helmet is also provided. Michael is a great guide and the place is worth it!!!!! Enjoy your day !!”
Cycle Tijuca National Park with a guide, bike, and support van, from Vista Chinesa to Arpoador for epic Rio views.
“This was the best tour I went on during the whole week I was in Brazil. Juliana and Thalles are amazing! You can’t find a better way to see the Tijuca Rain Forest!”
Mountain bike Rio’s West Zone from Quebra Mar to Prainha, with photo stops, optional Grumari extension, and grilled fish, about 6 hours.
“One of the nicest days I have had in Rio, excellent guide and itinerary, lunch stop was in a very nice restaurant. Good quality bikes.”
A 4-hour guided bike tour linking Copacabana, Lapa, and the Selarón Steps to Guanabara Bay, with beach views and city history.
“Very good and informative bike tour around Rio visiting beaches and markets. I would highly recommend”
3-hour e-bike ride from Leblon past Lagoa and Ipanema to São Conrado, Morro Dois Irmãos, and Vidigal, about 20 km round trip.
“So much fun whizzing around by the beaches and the lake. Can cover distances, the wind through your hair seeing life go by and watching the sun go down.”
Every kind of day this city offers, and the best of each.
