Rio de Janeiro · MORNING
Every Rio itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 morning tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
Rio de Janeiro catamaran cruise on Guanabara Bay past Sugarloaf and Oscar Niemeyer. Morning or sunset, with audio guide and photo stops.
“A truly value for money tour that will give you a glimpse into different sites that can not be appreciated otherwise. Helpfull stuff and thoroughly information given about each site we passed by or stopped for fotos.”
Dona Marta sunrise plus early Christ the Redeemer entry and quiet Selarón Steps, in a small group with breakfast and pickup in Rio.
“I slept in (combination of jet lag and loud air con meaning I did not hear my alarms) but managed to hear the tour guide's phone call. They were kind enough to wait for 5-10 minutes as I got ready and left. Breakfast provided was sandwich, juice box, crisps, fruit and peanut butter chocolate bar which was needed. Arriving at the sunrise spot around 20 minutes before the sun could be seen gave enough time to take pictures and soak in the changing colours of the sky. All tour guides seem to know each other, they allowed people to have their space for photos and helped take them. Going to…”
Watch the sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta with a specialized guide who times the views and captures Instagram-ready photos of your Rio morning.
“The guide was very friendly. He is actually better known as a photographer than as a guide, but he handled both perfectly. We visited four different locations and were able to change clothes at each one. At every stop, he told us the story of the place and took photos of us. He even let us try a Brazilian breakfast, which I really enjoyed. I just wish I had had more time to enjoy it and get some for myself.”
A small-group 3-hour morning sail from Marina da Glória to Niterói, with forts, Sugarloaf and Christ views, plus snacks, drinks, and a short swim.
“The service on the sailing tour was amazing. Very polite and attentive, checked on us often and gave us details of the history in Rio. We booked this at night for the following morning and were fortunate to get the boat to ourselves and for the crew to get us in the morning before our flight that night.”
Sunrise hike to Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, with lanterns, motor-taxi ride, and sweeping Rio views. 3.5 hours.
“Jessie was our tour guide and she was great! The whole experience from riding motorbikes through the favela to the sunrise on top of the hill was incredible. Definitely recommend!”
Beat Rio crowds at sunrise, visit Christ the Redeemer early, then Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps in a small-group ride.
“I don’t know how and I don’t know where Marco got all his energy from but he was great! Very energetic for a very early trip! He doubled as our photographer too! Had a great time.”
Golden sunrise at Dona Marta, early Christ the Redeemer entry, and a homemade breakfast kit, with hotel transfers included in 3 hours.
“The tour was excellent. Ederson was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, helpful, professional and punctual. He was the absolute best.”
Rio sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal, with a local guide, moto-taxi ride, included fees, and top views.
“We had a fantastic hike with our guide Thaina! She was incredibly kind and made sure we had everything we needed. She guided us perfectly and took amazing photos of us along the way. The hike itself is absolutely worth it — one of the best views and most beautiful sunsets we've ever seen. Highly recommend”
Private sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta above Rio, with transport, guide, and views of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer, from $129.
“Guilherme was a fantastic guide and I highly recommend this activity to anyone who wants to watch the sun rise over Rio. Guilherme provided comfortable transport to and from Mirante Dona Marta, a great spot to watch the sunrise, and interesting insight into Rio. A big thanks to Guilherme for a great experience.”
Sunrise hike to Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal. Motorbike taxi up, guided trail, best city views, then walk back through the community.
“Christian ensured we arrived first at the top of Dois Irmäos. The 30 minutes of peace before the Insta army arrived was well worth it. The view is amazing .”
Corcovado train to Christ Redeemer, plus Maracanã, Sambódromo views, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Steps in 5 hours.
“de tour was erg leuk!! we hebben heel veel gezien van de stad.”
A 3-hour morning sail in Rio’s Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória, with stunning landmarks, all-inclusive cocktails, and snacks.
“HUGE success...so much fun. Crew was amazing! Clarisse was a STAR and Captain João was amazing. Obrigado!”
Sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta in Rio with a guide and photographer. Hotel pickup, small group, and photo downloads from your phone.
“An inexpensive uber ride can get you to this site for sunrise photos with reliable timing. Event was for 4:30am start time but guide changes had him arrive after sunrise.”
Sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta, then Corcovado for Christ the Redeemer tickets, breakfast, and photo-friendly early access in Rio.
“Ederson is the perfect guide. He knows exactly how to bring you in best position and helps with the photos. That tour is wonderful. Best way to start a day in Rio de Janeiro.”
A 3-hour Rio boat loop for landmark views, a swim break, and beer, water, and soft drinks, on a small shared boat.
“My wife and I had a free day and decided to do a last second booking of this boat tour and had a great relaxing time. The guide was knowledgeable, kind, and made us feel real comfortable. He was bilingual and spoke perfect English and provided local snacks and drinks to enhance the experience. If you want a fun and relaxing morning to start your day in Rio this is the way to go.”
Every kind of day this city offers, and the best of each.
