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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

4.4 (69)

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (69)
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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

4.8 (865)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (865)
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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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4.6 (236)

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (236)
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$75
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

5.0 (336)

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,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (336)
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$86
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

4.0 (503)

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (503)
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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

4.9 (207)

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...

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

4.5 (247)

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...

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

4.6 (159)

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...

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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5.0 (56)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (56)
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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

5.0 (86)

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...

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

4.7 (83)

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...

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

4.8 (116)

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...

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

4.6 (86)

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...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (86)
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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

4.7 (98)

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...

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

4.9 (46)

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (46)
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$75
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

4.2 (204)

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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.2 (204)
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$48
Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

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 …More

4.1 (77)

Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.1 (77)
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$73
Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf 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 …More

4.1 (26)

Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf 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...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.1 (26)
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$157

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