Brazil · BúZIOS
Good búzios tours fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
Private Rio to Buzios transfer with name-sign pickup, clear texts, sanitized car, and smooth drop-offs for up to 3 people.
“Great driver. Communication with the company was outstanding. Many checking to make sure timing was correct”
Beginner-friendly first scuba session in Búzios, led side-by-side by instructors, with turtle-rich reefs and optional onboard photo service.
“Such an amazing day! My partner and I went scuba diving for the first time whilst on a holiday in Rio. The team made us so welcome and comfortable regardless of how nervous we both were. The entire process was stunning and the food delicious. We swam with turtles and fishes and the our instructors were excellent communicators which took all the stress away so we could just enjoy the views. Can’t say enough good things about this experience, we hope to go back again.”
Beginner underwater baptism at Praia de João Fernandes in Búzios with full gear, safety-first coaching, and about 30 minutes underwater.
“Excellent diving experience - we can’t recommend it enough! Lovely family business. Everyone made us feel really welcome and well taken care of. Hoping to book another scuba activity with you soon!”
Early pickup from Rio, a schooner boat trip with swim stops around Búzios, buffet lunch, and time on das Pedras street.
“Ainda não acabou mas foi o horror da minha vida tenho 71 anos, já viajei pelo mundo todo. 10 vezes no Brasil e nunca tive uma guia tão horrível, como mandei mensagem devido a um atraso de 1 hora a senhora RAQUEL péssima guia quando chegou e depois de lhe dizer que não me avisaram do atraso, simplesmente me mandou sair do bus, dizendo que seria uma pena eu continuar (somos 4 pessoas de 72, 71, 72e 74 anos chamou-me por imensas vezes merda de portugueses, vocês são uma merda. Acham isto normal. O mínimo que a agência devia ter feito era mudar-nos a excursão. Tive medo de seguir com…”
Private scuba session for certified divers at Praia João Fernandes in Búzios, with clear water, sea turtles, coral, and gear plus a friendly guide.
“A wonderful diving experience and with very friendly diving instructor! Every thing was explained well and everyone made us feel at ease. Constantly checking that we were okay and every thing understood throughout the dives. Would definently dive with Matias again, a great instructor. Great to meet Mariana as well, who made us all welcome.”
Hop aboard an open trolley in Búzios for 12 beaches and 2 belvederes. Photo stops, multi-language guide, and easy 2-hour ride.
“The guide and driver really made the tour. They were fun, informative and catered to all languages including English. It is a great way to orient self to the area and beaches and history. It is breezy and pleasant in the heat and fun to meet new friends. Highly recommend! Great for solo travellers.”
3-hour Búzios catamaran with hotel pickup, premium comfort, three swim stops, and iconic beach views like Azeda and Tartaruga for $30.
“Uns wurde ein Transfer zum Katamaran zugesichert. Dieser wurde dann einen Tag vor dem Ausflug zurückgezogen. somit mussten wir laufen. Leider gab es dann erstmal über eine Stunde Verzögerung bis wir auf dem Katamaran angekommen sind... Laut Beschreibung ist es ein Ausflug zu den besten Tauchspots der Insel. Die drei spots waren aber alles andere als schön zum Tauchen. Das Wasser war total trüb sodass man leider nichts sehen konnte außer ein paar Fische die der Guide angelockt hat... Wer auf eine Party Katamaranfahrt lust hat sollte diesen Ausflug buchen, wer etwas von der Unterwasserwelt sehen möchte sollte es lieber lassen. Man kann auch getrost einfach an der Promenade vorbeilaufen,…”
Sail Búzios by traditional schooner for 2.5 hours, see 12 beaches around the peninsula, and swim or relax at three stops.
“Yo pagué por una paso en barco galera y tuve una excursión por tierra por las costas y morros. Si era esa la actividad no se entendió a la hora de adquirir el servicio , a pesar de eso la actividad , y el guía fue muy linda experiencia , me gustó mecho pero me quedé con esa duda de no saber si Estaba mal expresado o me pusieron en otra escursion , las chicas de la recepción parecían desorientada . Previamente me mandaron msj WhatsApp y parecía todo bien pero ciando llegué no entendía bien el español . Gracias fue linda experiencia igual. Lo recomiendo muchísimo”
Ride by schooner from Rio to Búzios, with 3 swim stops, all-you-can-eat lunch, Rua das Pedras time, and a party on the water.
“Ne prenez surtout pas cette activité il mon donner rdv à 6h50 il ne sont jamais venue , j’ai fait 40min de route à 5h30 du matin pour être là à l’heure , il ne sont pas venue est personne ne répond via whatsap ou sur le chat de l’application”
Boat tour from Buzios to Arraial do Cabo with swim stops like Forno and Prainhas, plus Praia do Farol and Blue Grotto views. Lunch.
“Great experience! I really enjoyed it. It’s super fun—you’ll have a party on the boat while sailing along the beautiful Arraial do Cabo coast. The views are stunning, and the guides were amazing. I’d definitely do it again!”
Sail a Búzios schooner, visit Praia da Tartaruga, Azeda and João Fernandes, enjoy buffet lunch, then stroll Rua da Pedras.
“The activity with the boat tour was excellent. With that stated, the rest of the trip didn’t meet expectations. We traveled for over three hours in a van one way with hard seats instead of a bus as advertised. Since we had the first hotel pick up, we were on the van for over two hours before everyone was picked up to begin the three hour ride. We didn’t have a bathroom break for over three hours. Our tour guide didn’t speak any English as requested and no one else in the full van spoke English either.”
Boat cruise from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo with three swim stops, sea views, buffet lunch, then a Cabo Frio city tour in one 7-hour day.
“le spiagge di Arrial do Cabo, sono fantastiche come ai Caraibi. Purtroppo per il tour non si può dire lo stesso. Presi in hotel alle 8.20 a Buzios con una macchina ci hanno ad portato ad Arrial do Cabo. Arrivati lì ore 9.20 abbiamo aspettato quasi 2 ore prima che la nostra barca lasciasse il porto. Lasciato la banchina ore 11.15. Visto 4 spiagge di cui solo 2 visitabili solo via gommone. Alle 15.15 rientro in porto. Fermati a mangiare e ritorno a Buzios. La sosta di Cabo Frio inserita nel programma e non fatta? Sicuramente esperienza da non ripetere. Peccato”
Catamaran cruise in Búzios with beach passes, snorkeling stops, hotel-area transfers, and a party-style DJ onboard.
“Do not book this tour unless you speak Portuguese, and you are familiar with Buzos. They require you to meet at a particular address, not at a dock, but none of the streets are marked. They had provided us two different addresses, but neither could be located. We walked around for over an hour, and asked multiple people who gave us all different directions. We even stopped at their booth in town, and when the woman realized we weren’t looking to book tickets, she sent us in the wrong direction 10 minutes. We could see the catamaran in the bay, but never saw it moved to shore so passengers could…”
Private hike in Búzios to Natural Pools in Costa do Sol, with Praia dos Amores and Pedra do Guardião, plus refreshing swims.
“Es una experiencia diferente. Recorres y al mismo tiempo aprendes sobre la historia geológica del lugar.”
Private 4-hour boat tour in Búzios for up to 11. Snorkel at Praia da Tartaruga, with an optional João Fernandes barbecue.
“Absolutely incredible! The best way to see Búzios! We learned so much and had an absolutely incredible time relaxing on the boat!”
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