Top Rio de Janeiro Art Tours

Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - at the top of Corcovado Mountain. Travel through a short and beautiful route through Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests in the world – before opening up to incredible views of the entire city. When reaching the top, enjoy the most famous tour attraction in Brazil and a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro in 360º, 710m (2,330 feet) tall. Return from the Christ the Redeemer and drive past Santa Teresa, the famous neighbourhood located on a hillside known for the narrow cobblestone streets, unique cultural flair, and iconic yellow tram. Arrive at the neighbourhood of Lapa, the area with Rio’s traditional nightlife and known for the Carioca Aqueduct, before reaching the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. Return to the meeting point.

Spend an epic day and night exploring all of Rio's attractions during this full-day tour. During the day, follow your guide to attractions like the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue on top of Corcovado Mountain, reached via a cog train ride through the Tijuca Rainforest. Take the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of Guanabara Bay and enjoy a downtown tour including Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. In the evening, attend the Ginga Tropical show, a vibrant dance performance that celebrates the country's cultural roots. Lunch and round-trip port or hotel transportation are included.

Visit the Roberto Burle Marx home and gardens during a private 4-hour tour from Rio. In the company of a local guide, explore the home of this artists and designer, surrounded by lush property filled with native plants. The Sitio Roberto Burle Marx is built in a distinctly Brazilian style, including elements of cubism and abstractionism. Walk through the peaceful gardens and admire the home's collection of folk art while learning about his life, work and esthetic from your knowledgeable guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio is included.

Explore the historic and contemporary neighborhoods of downtown Rio de Janeiro on this food and history walking tour. Travel by subway and the new electric tram as you discover iconic areas such as Copacabana and the Olympic Boulevard, built for the 2016 Olympic games. Sample local delicacies on route as you listen to fascinating commentary from your guide.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this 4-hour arts and culture tour. Follow your local guide around the city, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a tunnel, a schoolyard and on the sides of buildings. Admire graffiti projects, murals and hit up a gallery/microbrewery in Leblon. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary. Snacks and transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Carnival during this tour of Cidade do Samba. On this outing, follow your guide on a tour of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's warehouse, one of Rio's top samba schools, where they store their outrageous costumes and grandiose parade floats. Toast to your insider's experience with a traditional caipirinha while you learn about the history and culture of the Carnival in Brazil. Brave visitors can even try on a few feathered costumes. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

Rio de Janeiro can be a treasure trove for shoppers, but it’s all to easy to get lost if you don’t know where you’re going in the maze-like city. You’ll be in good hands (and have the chance to give back to the local community) on this shop hop to Rio’s hidden local street markets, shops, galleries, and workshops that would be difficult to find on your own.

Learn about Brazilian culture through music and dance during this Ginga Tropical show in Rio. You'll also see a samba demonstration and participate in a short samba class, as well as see the Rio city lights. Upgrade to add a traditional Brazilian dinner. Purchasing these tickets in advance guarantees your admission to this popular show.

See more of Rio in one action-packed day during this 9-hour sightseeing tour covering some of the city’s highlights. Live like a ‘Carioca’ (Rio local) as you explore the famous Copcabana neighborhood, enjoy the views during a cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, sample some snacks in the historic Urca area, and much more.

Rio de Janeiro is much-loved by travelers for its sun, sand, and samba, but this tour takes you deeper into the city’s history and culture. Your guide will take you to the most important places in the city’s history of civil rights and immerse you in Afro-Brazilian culture and traditions while teaching you about the struggle for the abolition of slavery in Brazil. The tour concludes at a samba school where you will learn about the engaging dance form’s history of resistance.

Get a taste of authentic samba culture in Rio de Janeiro by attending a samba school rehearsal and watching the dancers prepare for Carnival. Enjoy the music and energetic dancers, and get ready for a late night as the highlight occurs around 3 a.m: the presentation of the batería (percussion orchestra), in which sixty percussion instruments are played simultaneously in perfect harmony.

Come and visit one of the most traditional courts in Rio de Janeiro. Samba is a musical genre considered one of the main manifestations of Carioca and Brazilian culture. This tour offers the opportunity to watch closely the rehearsals of the biggest Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio de Janeiro, the samba school party starts long before the carnival. Rehearsals for the parade at the Sambadrome for groups A, B and Especial take place from the middle of the year and the school courts open the doors for revelers of all ages to heat up the tambourines. The court rehearsals bring together young people, the community, tourists and celebrities in crowded parties, where the battery queens and school muses tend to be a fixed presence.

A unique way to get to know the urban artistic life of the city, opportunity to get to know another Rio de Janeiro through Copacabana beaches. Also know the architecture and transformation of the former capital of the country, understand how the life style of Carioca was born. A simple way to integrate the city without feeling tourist and a simple lover of the arts. Each area of the city has a different culture and the center of the city is where all cultures meet.

Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each tour is tailored according to the specialty or the preferences of the client. It doesn't matter what kind of photography you want, or which kind of experience you seek, we are going to make it happen. Our guide is a professional photographer that will show Rio from an original approach out of traditional tours, offering an unforgettable experience. Make a deep dive into the Carioca's culture. Come and see cultural events, live music and a lot of attractions that a regular tourist can't find on traditional city guides. *We provide Car with Driver, for more safety and fast logistics.

Get to know the best tours in the main samba schools of Rio de Janeiro. A remarkable experience that will surprise!

Enjoy the most beatiful sunset of the City and finish the night having a caipirinha in an tradidional Bossa Nova Bar.

Let us sing and dance the authentic samba music and sip a delicious caipirinha in guided tour in Pedra do Sal. On a Monday night, we take you to the Saúde neighborhood where the Pedra do Sal is located. Along the way, our tour guide tells you the historical trivia about Pedra do Sal, known as "Little Africa", because of the African enslaved who settled in the district in the 19th century. You get to see and dance in a “roda de samba” which is a gathering of musicians that play samba music on the street. The roda de samba of Pedra da Sal on Monday night has become a famous local tradition. Our tour guide provides you a welcome drink, or should we say, a welcome caipirinha, our national drink. Enjoy the samba knowing that you have a tour guide to safely escort you through the night. Roundtrip transfer, 01 complimentary caipirinha and tour guide included.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with a knowledgeable Private Local Guide! Welcome to the Wonderful City. During this amazing Tour Experience, you will see the most popular sights and the best parts of the city with a local and professional tour guide like Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Santa Teresa, and Selaron Steps. This tour is ideal for people who are visiting Rio for the first time and have just one day to enjoy it all! A unique experience to know the city in one day, with lots of colors, history, culture, art, and happiness! And. . . if you want I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are more than 3 people and require larger transportation. Round-trip transportation from Port Area/Hotel or Apartament is included.

Actors perform directly to your headset. The convent of Santa Teresa was built in the 1950s and gave origin to this charming neighborhood of narrow streets that attract travelers and artists located on the top of Santa Teresa Gil. Learn some of the stories of colonial times Rio de Janeiro, as you walk around one of the most popular hang outs in town.

It allows people to get to know a little bit of graffiti art in a unique way, through the history of the place and the culture present in the surrounding communities.

Considered by “The Guardian” one of the top 10 bars in the world, Rio Scenarium is a former antique store located in the heart of the bohemian and traditional region of Lapa. Rio Scenarium is a three-level culture pavilion interconnected by stairs and an elevator from the belle époque era. Its relics, flamboyant decor and obsolete items are commonly used in film productions. The venue is the scene of incredible live music, where the best artists bring to life Brazilian music genres such as Samba, Forró and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music). Skip the line through a fast track entrance and live a genuine local nightlife experience while enjoying the 3-hour open bar (selected drinks) and a full dinner service (appetizer, main course and desert).

Welcome to the Wonderful City. During this amazing Santa Teresa Tour Experience, you will see the most charming parts of the city with a local and professional tour guide. This tour is ideal for people who are visiting Rio for the first time and have just one day to enjoy it all! A unique experience to know the historical and artistic side of Rio, with lots of colors, history, culture, art, and happiness! And. . . if you want I can create a customized tour for you in case you have special requests or if you are more than 3 people and require larger transportation. Round-trip transportation from Port Area / Hotel or Apartament is included.

We are sure to be offering the best to our tourists who will, alongside the carioca, enjoy a very pleasant environment that values our musical traditions. As soon as you enter, you will hear the rhythm of the music and enjoy a unique place. Its walls are full of curious objects and on its stage there are always groups playing live. You will spend the night dancing samba, choro, MPB and forró. After enjoying the spectacle of Rio Scenarium, we will return to your hotel.

Get the feeling of carnaval taking a guided tour going to an exciting rehearsal experiencing the passion that unites all Brazilians. Dive into one of the most comprehensive and interactive Brazilian cultural expressions with samba dancing, singing and cheering alongside fans at one of the samba schools practicing warehouses the night away. Before the rehearsal, assimilate into the samba and carnaval culture joining workshops taking the first steps in the samba dance from professional dancers, and yet learn a little bit how to play the main carnaval instruments from talented musicians. After the workshops, enjoy the official samba rehearsal on the court putting into practice what you learned from dancers, drum musicians and flag holders. In addition, learn about the history of samba and the school’s community, and its main projects.