This city that sits between the mountains and sea is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Rio De Janeiro is a UNESCO cited city famous for its natural setting that has a mix of urban cultural landscape and a mix of architecture. Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second major city, although it was the capital from 1763 to 1960 before the creation of Brasilia. Founded by Portuguese colonists in the middle 1500s, Rio de Janeiro has been aware of its objective property and a port for shipping gold from the inland mining areas. Travelers on visit to Rio de Janeiro have a lot to explore including a landscape that is filled with distinguished buildings from every era of its rich history. Some of these famous attractions include Cristo Redentor, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, Tijuca National Park, Jardim Botânico, Prainha Beach, and the iconic Maracana football stadium.
How do you explore the best of Rio de Janeiro attractions? There are many sightseeing tours in Rio de Janeiro to include into your itinerary. You have walking tours or bike tours that will take you through the city’s aura on foot and on a bike respectively. The generous supply of urban parks and open spaces will give you a chance to spend your time exploring the people’s culture and way of life. Rio de Janeiro is also famous for its carnival during which the streets are filled with music and colorful dancers. Let’s talk about the food too! On a food tour in Rio de Janeiro, you will be able to explore the 5 can’t-miss foods in Rio de Janeiro which include Feijoada, Churrascaria, Pão de queijo with Requeijão, Coxinha de Galinha, and Brigadeiro. Furthermore, don’t forget to combine your day activities with Rio de Janeiro cruise tours. The dazzling shores sure have a way to make families or couples spend their evening splendidly.
More ways to explore Rio de Janeiro include going on day trips from the city center, and participating on night tours with the locals. All the best attractions tours in Rio de Janeiro have been collated in the list below. They are carefully handpicked by reading hundreds of travelers’ comments. We also compare prices from top suppliers to help travelers choose the best that fits their budgets.
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Christ the Redeemer and City Tour
A Day in Rio with Delta Receptivo - Full Day Tour
Flamengo Museum
Sugarloaf Cable Car Ticket
City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf
Skip the Line Fast Pass Ticket Bondinho Pão de Açúcar
Skip the Line Maracanã Stadium Ticket
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Ticket
Rio de Janeiro City Tour - Discover Christ the Redeemer and the sights of Rio
Private Tour Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro
Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
Private Tour - 6 Hours Customized Tour With a Local Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Horto Waterfalls Circuit Adventure Tour in Tijuca National Park
Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela
Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Eco Tour at Tijuca National Park
Rio Full Day Tour - Tijuca Forest, Christ, Sugar Loaf, Stairs & Rio City Center
Rio Fresh Combo: Telegraph Stone + Wild Beaches
Angra dos Reis and Isla Grande - From Rio de Janeiro
City Tour Petropolis - Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro with Hotel Pick Up
Private Rio de Janeiro Customizable Tour