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Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

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 …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$58
3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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 …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
Santa Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia

Explore Rio’s bohemian heart on a half-day tour designed for you. Ride the historic tram over the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, stroll the cobblestone …More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore Rio’s bohemian heart on a half-day tour designed for you. Ride the historic tram over the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, stroll the cobblestone...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (236)
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$75
Private City Tour in Salvador

Explore all of legendary Salvador of Bahia on this 4-hour city tour. The tour is private and comprised of a private service, meaning guests will …More

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Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Explore all of legendary Salvador of Bahia on this 4-hour city tour. The tour is private and comprised of a private service, meaning guests will...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials

Enjoy a personalized visit to Rio de Janeiro’s essentials with a private guide and driver. The tour covers key highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Enjoy a personalized visit to Rio de Janeiro’s essentials with a private guide and driver. The tour covers key highlights such as Christ the Redeemer,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (336)
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$86
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour

Don’t just visit São Paulo—experience it. Take a guided walking tour through the streets of downtown São Paulo and learn how many immigrant communities—Japanese, Italian, …More

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Don’t just visit São Paulo—experience it. Take a guided walking tour through the streets of downtown São Paulo and learn how many immigrant communities—Japanese, Italian,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Amazing São Paulo overview in 4 or 5 hours with a private guide

Freedom, comfort and personalization are paramount factors to us! Our professional guides will provide you and any possible companions with the most fulfilling and enlightening experience possible, suitable …More

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Freedom, comfort and personalization are paramount factors to us! Our professional guides will provide you and any possible companions with the most fulfilling and enlightening experience possible, suitable...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (325)
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$58
Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

Take a city tour through Downtown Rio with a Stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Enjoy Lunch at …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Take a city tour through Downtown Rio with a Stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Enjoy Lunch at...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$142
Authentic Rocinha Favela walking tour with a Local Guide

You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous". This phrase is based on prejudice. Would you like to experience a favela, real …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous". This phrase is based on prejudice. Would you like to experience a favela, real...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (207)
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$20
Two of Rio's Best: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour

See two of Rio’s most famous landmarks in one half-day tour. Begin with a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, then continue …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

See two of Rio’s most famous landmarks in one half-day tour. Begin with a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, then continue...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (247)
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$121
Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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 …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (159)
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$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 …More

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (86)
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$118
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch

✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro in one day! ✨ Prepare for an unforgettable experience in the “Wonderful City”! This is the most complete and desirable …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

✨ Discover Rio de Janeiro in one day! ✨ Prepare for an unforgettable experience in the “Wonderful City”! This is the most complete and desirable...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (83)
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$167
Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (116)
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$73
Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (98)
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$80
Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & Historical Rio

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (46)
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$75
Full-Day Historic Private City Tour of Salvador with Lunch

Get a glimpse into Salvador's neighborhoods of cobblestone streets, shops and culture on a full-day tour. From sweeping visits at monumental sites to the Historic …More

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Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Get a glimpse into Salvador's neighborhoods of cobblestone streets, shops and culture on a full-day tour. From sweeping visits at monumental sites to the Historic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (26)
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$180
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 …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48

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