Brazil · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top and work down.
Spend a full Fortaleza day visiting Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes, and Canoa Quebrada, with beach time, red cliffs, and optional buggy fun.
“Tour may be a generous description, this is an Instagram photo shoot, hop-on hop-off day trip. Driver and guide were pleasant, and the bus and buggy (extra charge) were comfortable.”
One day, 7-9 hours, all-inclusive Rio highlights: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana area, Sambadrome, Selarón steps, and more.
“Excellent tour guide. Picked us up at hotel and dropped us off. Even WhatsApp message before hand with information on pick up. Guide was very informative and took time to give details as we drove from site to site. First time we have done an organised group trip as normally go our own way. However I recommend in Rio it’s safe to be with a registered company and guide you will feel much safer and get to see all you want. Best bit was Christ the redeemer had clear sky and views were amazing. Well worth it”
Schooner cruise from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with swim stops, Gruta Azul photos, and optional lunch, door-to-door in one long day.
“Really lovely day, guide was excellent and so helpful!”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swimming stops, big-picture coastline views, and early hotel pickup.
“It was so fun the ride wasn't too bad you can also sight see. It was definitely worth it the drinks were strong and the food was awesome both was affordable. Just Book It !”
See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with included tickets, plus lunch and Rio city icons on a guided small-group day.
“Marcio was a very personable and friendly guide. My sisters and I learned alot about Brazilian culture and the heart of Rio de Janeiro thanks to him. This was money and time well spent.”
One day Iguassu Falls tour from Brazil or Argentina with quick border crossing, guided walks on both sides, and optional boat ride.
“We had a great time on this tour! We had such a fun group and a beautiful day! Bruno was a great tour guide and had really interesting facts and commentary throughout the tour. He takes great photos as well! He made what would have been a complicated process of switching parks/countries easy, fun, and quick! Couldn’t recommend this tour any more highly!”
Private 8-hour Iguassu Falls tour from Foz do Iguaçu to Argentina and Brazil, with border help, smooth park access, and guided views.
“Everything went smooth, we visited both sides and our guide Cris was knowledgeable. We were picked up at the hotel and delivered quickly to the Argentinian side. Went through 3 different trails on both sides of the falls.”
A 12-hour Petrópolis day trip from Rio with an expert multilingual guide, imperial sights, cathedral photos, and optional German lunch and Bohemia Brewery.
“Guide arrived on time, she was well spoken and gave us Fantastic tour through Petropolis. I loved every bit of it! Highly recommend!”
From Rio, this 14-hour Arraial do Cabo day trip mixes a boat tour, quick guided beach stops, and reef spotting in turquoise water.
“Sadly due to wind could not go to the boat trip, but our guide Marcelo was really good at taking care of the group and making them feel taken care of. I recommend them”
Guided day trip from Foz do Iguaçu to Argentina’s Iguazu Falls, including Lower and Upper Circuits plus Devil’s Throat.
“This was great, getting through boarder control was so easy and the park is absolutely amazing. Definitely go for this if you want to see the falls and are nervous about getting across boarder control.”
Guided day trip from Foz do Iguaçu to Argentina’s Iguazu Falls, including Lower and Upper Circuits plus Devil’s Throat.
“The tour was well organized and secure! Jose was a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay not only at the Argentinean side of the falls but on our trip to Foz. She spoke Spanish and Portuguese so those that only spoke Engilsh on our tour were just translated to by the rest. The tour itself started right on time and took us across the border with no issue and to the Iguazu Falls Park. Jose dealt with the ticketing and lines so it was a relaxing ride without having to worry about a thing. The falls were a…”
Small-group coastal day trip from São Paulo with Santos history, São Vicente viewpoints, Guarujá beaches, and optional cable car.
“I went on a trip with fantastic guide - Mauricio. Safely visited three placed by the ocean. The agenda of the day was pretty interesting. I would recommend to everyone who would like to spend some time at the Brazilian beach.”
Conquer Tijuca Forest on a 10.4 km full-day hike with small-group care, waterfall stops, caves, and Taquara Hill views over Rio.
“Great day with Ricardo our tour guide, who had lots of interesting conversation and knowledge. The hike was as expected length wise, and good for those who want a bit longer in the jungle than the other half-day tours. Mostly in-shade so walk is hot but at least not in direct sunlight for the most part. Saw monkeys, raccoons, frogs and lots of nice wildlife.”
A budget-friendly full-day trip from Fortaleza to Praia de Cumbuco, with optional buggy rides, lagoon time, water activities, and seafood.
“I do not recommend this beach or tour to this beach. The tour company was great. That’s the only star it gets. Everything else was a completely disappointment. The location is super crowded. Cry hard to find a place to sit. The beach was dirty, trashed, rocky, and had mirky water. Everything cost money. Even to listen to the band playing music. The bathrooms smelled like sewage. The 2 pools they had at the location were private. It’s unfortunate because I planned for this trip several months in advance and read all the reviews. I was looking forward to it. The worst day of our 21 days 4 cities stay…”
Private 10-hour Rio tour with pickup: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Sambadrome, Maracanã, Santa Teresa and downtown.
“Vitor was an amazing guide who took us around the sights and giving really good information. His knowledge was so great. I would thoroughly recommend him and the tour.”
Pick a coast, a city or a river, and start there.
