The 15 Best Tours in Brazil

1.6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,157 reviews · 8 hours · from $130Our pick

A practical 8-hour Rio highlights loop with Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã and Sambadrome exteriors, Cathedral stained glass, and Sugarloaf.

“Roger was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of each attraction, and ensured everyone in our group was enjoying the tour. He was a joy to spend the day with and the tour itself was an incredible value and use of our time in Rio!”

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2.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer with museum access. Scenic forest ride, classic Rio views, timed entry for a smooth outing.

“It was so over crowded that it was difficult to take proper pictures. Misty weather which makes things difficult to hit the best photographs.”

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3.Rio’s City Tour – Tickets for Christ, Sugar Loaf & Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,389 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and Rio’s main sights in one small-group day with hotel pickup, tickets, and lunch included.

“What a wonderful experience! If you want to see a lot of the city and major sights this is the tour to go on. This one includes lunch and it was delicious!”

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4.Rafting – Brotas – Rio Jacaré Pepira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,814 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $37

4-hour rafting on Rio Jacaré-Pepira in Brotas with Wild Territory Canoar, including gear, wind-jacket, drinks, and private transport.

“Morning with plenty of adrenaline in the company of Ricardo and Amanda! Careful guides, fun guaranteed! It's worth it!Auto-translated”

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5.Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,142 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $74

A full day in Rio packed with Christ the Redeemer, key city sights, and optional Sugarloaf cable car, plus BBQ at a Brazilian steakhouse.

“A good trip covering all highlights in Rio Great guide sofas i think ,also helped with walker and wheelchair”

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6.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36

Walk through Rio’s Rocinha with a local guide for an educational, respectful look at everyday life, with Copacabana and Ipanema pickup.

“It was an amazing experience. And our guide Ray, was the best. Very good in English and she made you feel comfortable, which was nice, when it’s your first time in a favela.”

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7.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Prebook official Sugarloaf Cable Car tickets for round-trip rides, panoramic Rio views, and flexible time at the summit with easy return.

“It was great. The address provided was about a 20 minute walk away!”

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8.Rio’s Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Full-day Rio highlight loop with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, lunch, and tickets included, plus a guide to keep you moving.

“The tour guide Paz mads very unprofessional comments about money that we wanted to spens or not in overpriced items. She made the same comments about another family as soon after their drop off point and yet again anothe couple. She didn't explain much at all about the Christ the redeemer statue until I asked. And that is a crucial part of any good tour. Also when.I said.I was from the USA she said we were not going to get into it. The locations of the tour were great but the guide needs to learn boundaries”

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9.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69

Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf views, Selarón Steps, Maracanã and Sambódromo, with optional BBQ lunch on an easy day tour.

“The best experience ever with our tour João Verano, extremely knowledgeable, positive, such a good vibe and fun!”

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10.Skip the Line:Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata Ticket including Trail & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,322 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Small-group trail walk and guided snorkeling in Rio da Prata with wetsuit gear and a regional lunch, plus local guide and accident insurance.

“If you come to Bonito this is a MUST DO activity. It is a great ecological experience...the real thing. Yes it is long (3 to 4 hours) but bot too demanding physically (moderate, most of time you just float and go with the river current).”

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11.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Half-day walking tour of Rocinha in Rio. Walk with local guides, learn real daily life, and see views beyond the headlines.

“Walking through the favella was fascinating. It was such a bustling community and the local food was excellent. The guides did a great job in enlightening us about life there.”

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12.Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,009 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $294

Hang gliding over Rio from the Pedra Bonita ramp with small-group guidance, GoPro footage right after, and safety gear built in.

“Excellent experience, loved every minute! The instructors were great, put us at ease and made sure we enjoyed ourselves.”

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13.Skydive Tandem – São Paulo – Brazil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,840 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Tandem parachute jump near São Paulo with a 3658m altitude exit, up to 50 seconds freefall, and a smooth landing back at base.

“The whole experience was unbelievable right from the training to the flight, the jump the floating in the air doing my level best not to fight the wind , the opening of the parachute the gliding and finally the landing The tandem trainer just gave you the confidence and removed all feard”

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14.São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,691 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

7-hour São Paulo highlights by air-conditioned van, trilingual guide, bridge, Ibirapuera, street art, market, cathedral, plus optional buffet lunch.

“The experience was amazing, the guide, Bruno explained everything so well. The trip was fun and I learned many things that day.”

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15.Walking Tour Alleys of Tiradentes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,685 reviews · 3 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walking Tour of Tiradentes alleys: chapels, museums and fountains in about 3 hours for $16, with free-entry stops and interior tips.

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