Rio de Janeiro · TOUR REVIEWS
Four days or two weeks, the shape of the problem is the same: two famous peaks, a rainforest, a stadium, a beach for every mood and one week to fit them into. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their day, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
6-stop highlights of Rio in one day: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã and Sambadrome area, Cathedral, Sugarloaf, plus lunch.
“Our day was an excellent experience with Carlos & Julio!”
Ride the Corcovado train through Tijuca forest to Christ the Redeemer, with access to the museum and visitor center. Expect crowds.
“The train ride to the top was cool. There is no air-conditioning in the train, the windows are cracked, but it can get a little stuffy. Christ the Redeemer is wonderful to see up close. Be prepared for immense crowds and people taking 1000 photos of themselves. The sunset is absolutely spectacular.”
Rio’s City Tour by minivan with Christ, Mirante views, Sugar Loaf cable car, and buffet lunch, plus hotel pickup and tickets.
“They listed our hotel as pickup and when it was time they didnt show up. When asked if we can meet them later in the tour... they said no. When asked for refund... the owner responded saying its not his job...”
Full-day Rio highlights with prebooked Christ the Redeemer, city photo stops, Sugarloaf add-on, and optional Brazilian barbecue lunch.
“What an absolute fantastic trip, covered every base. Guides very knowledgeable, lots of information, nothing to much trouble. Would highly recommend!”
Education-first guided walk through Rocinha with a local guide, Copacabana or Ipanema pickup, and community support.
“I want to thank our tour guide Ray She was really nice and very helpful Her English was great, all the information she gave us was really clear”
Full-day Rio highlights with Christ, Sugarloaf, and Selarón steps plus included lunch. Small group, tickets handled, smart pacing.
“This is a great tour of seeing what Rio has to offer. It is definitely a full day. Our tour guide Carla was amazing. She was able to provide many many details of the city and also was able to keep the group on time. Ample opportunity to wander was provided, but she kept the tour moving. The only disappointment in the day was the lunch that was included. It was a buffet luncheon in a large chaotic restaurant. It was hot, extremely crowded to the point that there were not seats available. You literally had to wait by a table for someone to finish so you could find a…”
One big Rio hits day with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Maracanã views, Cathedral, plus optional rodizio BBQ lunch.
“this trip was incredible. my tour guide emma made the trip even better with her knowledge. thank you emma!”
A respectful half-day walking tour of Rocinha, Rio, with local guides, real stories, city views, and Capoeira culture on foot.
“If you go to Rio you have to do this tour it’s a great insight into life here and we felt safer with our guide than we had at times on Copacabana beach ! We had wellington as the guide and he was brilliant !”
Hang glide over Rio from Pedra Bonita with Rotorfly, get GoPro footage right after, and enjoy small-group instruction when winds allow safe flying.
“Fantastic experience, well organized, helpful guide/instructor! Incredible views and VIP treatment by the texture team! Highly recommend!”
Full day from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with lagoon swims, beach stops, snorkeling time, and a sea-view buffet lunch.
“The tour was great took us to many beautiful islands and our tour guide Marcelo went above and beyond”
Skip the fuss and ride Rio Star’s 88-meter Ferris wheel in Porto Maravilha, with ticket entry, snacks, and repeat laps in about 20 minutes.
See Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in about 5 hours with a small Rio group, hotel pickup, and panoramic viewpoints, plus ticket options.
“A small group experience (we were a group of 12 in total) which was perfect. Kiko was an excellent English speaking guide (our group were a mixture of Australians, English and South African). Turned out to be a magic day weather wise - we did Sugar Loaf Mountain first on a morning tour and whilst there, Corcavado was covered in cloud! By the time we left Sugar Loaf the cloud had cleared off Corcavado so we could then see Christ the Redeemer statue! It was extremely busy and crowded on the terrace below Christ the Redeemer statue but we soo enjoyed seeing this Modern Wonder of the World finally and…”
A 9-hour Rio city tour hitting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and key downtown sights, with an included buffet lunch and cable car.
“So much was covered in 1 day, excellent buffet lunch, thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Only downside, our hotel was outside the pick up area, so arrived at the designated point 15 mins early and pick up didn't arrive until 1 HR later”
Guided Tijuca rainforest hike from Rio hotels with waterfalls and caves, small group transfers, and viewpoint stops in 5 hours.
“This was awesome. Hiking through a rain forest in the heart of a major city. Requires ability to walk on rough terrain. Bring hats and rain protection.”
Beginner samba class in Ipanema with Rio’s carnival queen. Learn basics, try costumes, and get photos and videos for $25.
“Had the most amazing time with Gaby, it was such a good experience and I feel like I’ve left with some good knowledge of how to dance samba! I’d definitely recommend this trip if you’re in Rio!! Being able to try on the outfits was really the icing on the cake and we were event gifted a lovely handmade bag at the end! THANK YOU, we love you Gaby!!!”
Every kind of day this city offers, and the best of each.
