Top things to do in Rio de Janeiro in Summer (Updated November 2026)
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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...
$319
Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
We fly every day with great joy and care, as if it were always the first time, so we enjoy each flight with the same...
$279
Take a non-intrusive 4-hour walking tour of Rocinha favela in Rio, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour...
$35
We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio...
$40
Guided Tour to Favela Santa Marta
A unique opportunity for tourists who want to experience the true essence of Rio de Janeiro. With a guide who is a resident of the...
$50
Visiting the Rocinha favela, one of Rio's hundreds of "favelas" (the Brazilian term for a slum or shantytown) and the largest in the country, is...
$44
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...
$48
Rio: Pedra da Gávea Guided Extreme Hike
Pedra da Gávea guided extreme hikes offer the ultimate bucket-list challenge for adventure travelers looking to conquer Rio's highest seaside peak. This legendary trail takes...
$50
Enjoy some of Rio de Janeiro's most spectacular sights from the water, in the soft light of the morning. Sailing in the morning also means...
$51
Set sail on a 3-hour Rio sunset tour departing from Marina da Glória. Cruise past landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain as you...
$53
Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We...
$55
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...
$58
Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of...
$61
Travelers can experience Rio de Janeiro’s sunset from a premium sailing yacht on Guanabara Bay. The cruise passes historic fortresses and the Museum of Contemporary...
$65
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....
$66
Nature lovers can explore Rio’s diversity through a guided visit to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. Highlights at the garden include towering imperial palms,...
$67
Conquer Rio’s iconic skyline on the legendary Sugarloaf Mountain hike and climb. Ditch the crowded tour buses to ascend the historic Costão trail, walking through...
$67
The shared tour is ideal for those who want to know Rio de Janeiro in a different way, observing the city from another angle, having...
$70
Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide. Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ...
$71
Spend a day at Petrópolis, a mountainside retreat that once served as a summer getaway for Brazil's royalty. On this guided tour, wander through the...
$73
