Popular beach in Buzios by Chris Breikss via Fl...Photo by Creative Commons
Photo of the Christ Redeemer statue in the clouds ...Photo by Bandit, USA
This is a once-in-a-life experience. The views fr...Photo by Ariel V, USA
Christ Redeemer statue - a liitle bit of fog comin...Photo by Bandit, USA
The ocean and the sky are as blue as they can be. ...Photo by Ariel V, USA
In the cable car on the way down from Sugar Loaf.Photo by Bandit, USA
Sugar Loaf Mtn. View Photo by Walter C, USA
A cable car coming down!Photo by Bandit, USA
Samba show Photo by Walter C, USA
Cable cars doing the second trip up to Sugar Loaf....Photo by Bandit, USA
Besides the breathtaking view, the lush vegetat...Photo by melodie s
Imperial Architecture and Landscaping.Photo by Ariel V, USA
We're supposed to go up there? Gulp!Photo by Bandit, USA
Everybody knows what it isPhoto by Stanislaw Z, USA
This photo was made on Tijuaca Rainforest TourPhoto by Stanislaw Z, USA
helicopter platform Photo by Walter C, USA
View from the trainPhoto by Saké, Thailand
Helicopter circling Christ Redeemer statuePhoto by Bandit, USA
On the way up the forest Photo by Salman Y
Christ RedeemerPhoto by Saké, Thailand
Rio de Janeiro
Tours, Sightseeing & Things to do
All 25 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Here's our complete list of the top Rio de Janeiro tours, sightseeing and Rio de Janeiro things to do.
Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour
Combine two of Rio's most popular tours on a full-day shore excursion packed with breathtaking views. Int he morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plataforma Samba Show
No visit to Rio de Janeiro is complete without experiencing the glamor and rhythm of a colorful samba show. Enjoy an evening at the Plataforma Show and you'll ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 to 5 hours
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Corcovado Mountain and Christ Redeemer Statue Half-Day Tour
Take an afternoon tour to Corcovado Mountain topped with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. You'll travel through the Tijuca Rain Forest by cog train ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour
What could be better than a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro from the air? From the vantage point of a helicopter, you'll have unforgettable views of this ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Take a morning or afternoon tour from Rio to the Tijuca Rain Forest, in an open jeep. The four-hour jeep tour includes an easy one-hour hike, giving you the ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and Stadium Tour
If you love football, you won't want to miss the chance to see a soccer match in Rio de Janeiro! Come watch one of Brazil's passions and watch the best teams ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tropical Islands Tour and Sepetiba Bay Cruise including Lunch
Cruise beautiful Sepetiba Bay on a day trip from Rio de Janeiro. You'll travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itacuruca, where you'll board a schooner to cruise the ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Seafood Lunch
Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance. Pass the bay's ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4-6 hours
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Walking Tour
Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and superb baroque ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Petropolis Day Trip Tour from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Escape the crowds of Rio de Janiero at Petropolis, the beautiful mountain retreat of Brazil's only two emperors. Wander through the Imperial Museum. Pay your ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Venture into a Rio de Janeiro favela (the Brazilian version of a shanty town) on this half-day educational tour. See the day-to-day lifestyles of locals who ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Angra dos Reis Day Trip and Schooner Cruise
Head out of Rio for the day, where a schooner awaits to take you on a cruise of the turquoise blue waters and islands of Angra dos Reis. With roundtrip hotel ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Buzios Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Take a day trip from Rio de Janeiro to experience the cosmopolitan style, quaint charm and elegant architecture of Buzios. Walk through the town on a guided ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana Small-Group Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Discover the history of Copacabana and learn about the Carioca (local resident) lifestyle on this small-group walking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Step back in time ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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