Top Southeast Brazil Half-day Tours

Enjoy a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro on this private, 4-hour photography tour. Along with a professional photographer guide, explore a hallmark of Rio de Janeiro. Ride a cable car to the top of Urca Mountain, featuring the beautiful scenery of Botafogo and Guanabara Bay below. Take an optional helicopter ride to escalate the view even more. Then enjoy a panoramic view, including an amazing sunset, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Afterward, receive a high-resolution digital photo album from the tour and a printed souvenir photo. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden on this private, 4-hour photography tour. See the historic park with its diverse flora and fauna, plus the scientific research institute and garden trails. Then along with a professional photographer guide, travel to the historic Parque Lage. Wander through artificial caves, have a picnic and enjoy the natural beauty of the trails that lead to Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven wonders of the world. Afterward, receive a high-resolution digital photo album and a printed souvenir photo. Hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Searching for the best shots of Rio? Search no further. Begin this private photography tour with a cable car ride through Tijuca National Park to reach the top of Corcovado Mountain, where standing at 100-feet tall, you'll be awed by the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue - one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Continue the tour with another cable car ride up Sugarloaf Loaf Mountain and Urca Hill Natural Monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro included, so bring your wide-angle lens.

Combine the artist enclave of Santa Teresa with the historic city center on this private tour of Rio. A professional photographer serves as your personal guide and captures images of popular landmarks. See the Escadaria Selarón (Selaron Steps) and preserved mansions, then stroll past the Metropolitan Cathedral, Confeitaria Colombo, Municipal Theatre, Tiradentes Palace and Paco Imperial (Imperial Palace) in the Centro. Receive a digital high-resolution album as a souvenir. Your 6-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.

Missing a tour, right? So, get to know the main beauties of the Wonderful City in a Panoramic city tour by the following sights: Embark on General Osório Square or on the entire Ipanema and Copacabana shoreline and see the beaches and its entertainment options Go to the Urca Hill and visit the boarding place of the Sugar Loaf cable car and be surprised with the best view of this famous postcard of Rio de Janeiro as you pass the Flamengo Park and its natural beauties such as the Burle Landscape Project Marx; Travel to the Historic Center of the city, and notice its architectural richness and cultural relevance such as the Selarón Staircase (15min stop) and Metropolitan Cathedral (15min stop); Meet the Olympic legacy through Porto Maravilha, Mural do Kobra and marine life at AquaRio; Disembark at Rio Star the Rio Ferris Wheel with plenty of time to enjoy all its charm (Tickets not included). Return to the starting point by approximate route to the outward route.

This full-day sightseeing itinerary offers visitors to Rio de Janeiro a definitive tour of the “Marvelous City.” Take the train into the Tijuca Rain Forest for access to Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue, ride the cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain, and tour Rio’s historic city center with a guide to show you the way. A delicious barbecue and buffet lunch features traditional Brazilian cuisine.

Focus on the history of Brazil's political systems on this walking tour of Rio de Janeiro. This alternative tour delves deep into the political history of the huge country, including topic such as dictatorships, militarism, Getulio Vargas, Aterro do Flamengo, and others that typical tours don't talk about. This is the perfect option for history buffs or those who want to know the real story of Brazil's complicated history.

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.

In a jeep without a roof, take in the 360º views, while strolling to Morro do Corcovado to see the iconic image of Christ the Redeemer. World Heritage Site that holds one of the most beautiful sights in Rio. Explore the Tijuca Tropical Forest, its trails, viewpoints and waterfalls while watching the birds, coatis, sloth and the lush forest. Discover Favela da Rocinha, its social projects, art and culture. Walk through the alleys and alleys until you reach Laje with a striking view of the community and São Conrado Beach. Get in touch with local artists and artisans, go down to the catwalk designed by Oscar Niemeyer and enjoy the open market with products from the North and Northeast of Brazil.

While riding in an open top jeep, enjoy unique views of the Marvelous City to the charming Selarón Staircase. Walk through the winding alleys with old and colorful houses characteristic of the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood and enjoy the views of Guanabara Bay. Discover the iconic Cristo Redentor, a world heritage site located on the Corcovado hill. Explore the Tijuca Forest, its waterfalls and trails. Feel the freedom and the real contact of unique experiences that only a jeep without a roof provides.

In a jeep without a roof, explore one of the largest slums in Latin America. Check out the social projects and watch the Brazilian swing in a capoeira presentation with children and teenagers, marvel at the views of the Community and São Conrado beach. Discover the Carlinhos slab and admire the look of Christ the Redeemer. Walk along alleys and the catwalk, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, to reach the open market with northeastern products, food, drinks. Get in touch with local artisans, who paint prints about the community and souvenir sellers.

In a jeep without a hood, contemplate the views in 360º, while discovering the coast of Rio. Explore the trail until you reach one of the most impressive and cinematic viewpoints of recent times, Pedra do Telégrafo, and take the opportunity to take bold photos! Dive and relax at Grumari Beach.

In a jeep, travel through the city to the rainforest of Tijuca National Park, on a half-day ecological tour. With guided walks along the trails, it will be possible to see monkeys, sloths, coatis and many birds. Contemplate the flora, history and wildlife and know that you are in one of the largest Urban Forests in the World. A little piece of Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

We will start in Cinelândia, the main symbol of the Belle Epoque, we will see the last Cinema (Odeon) and the last Theater (Riachuelo) of this period. We will continue to Selarón Steps, one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, passing through the famous Lapa Arches. After that, we will enter Fundição Progresso, a former factory from the 19th century, today one of the main live music nightclubs in Lapa, where we will visit a Cultural Center with some beautiful photos of the old Rio and an amazing viewpoint. After this, we will go through some of Lapa's most traditional bars and follow ahead straight to the Cachaça Social Club where we will going to learn how to make Cachaça and 3 tastings will be offered: sugar cane as fruit, as juice and ready-to-drink craft cachaça. To finish our experience, we will hold a Caipirinha Workshop - the classical Brazilian drink - We will taste the drinks made by ourselves and an amazing dish of manioc chips. To Make, taste and have a lot of fun!

Travel with a small group on this half-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro and experience life like a local. You’re introduced to three Brazilian favorites—soccer, samba, and shopping—with a guide who is passionate about them all. Visit Maracanã stadium, the Sambadrome, and the Saara shopping district in downtown Rio. A caipirinha is included, with hotel transport provided by air-conditioned minivan.

Let us visit hidden treasures in Rio de Janeiro! Located in an environmental protected area, the Grumari Beach and the Prainha Beach are surrounded by hills, rocks and the native rain forest. Away from the central area of Rio, these two beaches are practically deserted areas and the ideal place to relax and have some privacy. Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.

Discover the sites around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay on a catamaran tour. After pickup from your hotel in the south zone area, board the boat for your sailing adventure. See key landmarks like the Museum of Tomorrow, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art designed by the famous Oscar Niemeyer, and much more. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride across the bay and capture photos of your favorite landmarks.

Spend the afternoon and early evening exploring Rio de Janeiro's top sights, culminating in sunset views over the city. With your group, follow your guide's carefully-curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the city. Highlights include the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Christ the Redeemer, and sunset at Sugarloaf Mountain.

This Tour is a fantastic combination of nature and a sociocultural experience. Rio is well known for his topography and the social contrasts, in this activity you are going to see both. Morro Dois Irmãos (‘two brothers’ in English) are two peaks between São Conrado and Leblon. The tour starts with hiking through the forest which takes 40 minutes up to the top. On the way, we will stop a couple of times for pictures in viewpoints. You will get a stunning view of Favela Rocinha, Tijuca Forest, São Conrado Beach and Gavea Mountain. From the top of the hill, a breath-taking view: Leblon Beach, Ipanema, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and much more can be seen from there. On the way back, starts the second part of the tour. Mixing with the local, you will have a deep understanding of the Brazilian social contrasts and culture. Street Art, Music, Food and the vibrant life in the Favela will make of this tour an unforgettable moment to treasure from your trip to Rio.

Enjoy Rio de Janeiro with the expertise of a local Tour guide. Do a Tour with the best ranked private tour company in Brazil, our guides are the best! This tour optimizes your precious time and money. Flexibility is the best word to describe this tour, you can customize the itinerary. You will visit the places you want, on the way that you wish, making your tours dynamic, comfortable and with your identity. You can also choose the pick-up place and time. We recommend starting early to avoid crowds. Forget the limitations of a group tour and the time wasted in lines and places that you are not interested in. It is a very comprehensive tour where you can see the most famous attractions and the places off the beaten path.

The Brazilian Dance show combines a variety of dances that were developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture and gives you a great understanding of Brazilian Music and Dance. The show features Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters as well as the luxurious Carnival, with fantastic drummers and beautiful women.

In this trail we will visit sights of an unexplored side of the city of Rio de Janeiro with a light difficulty, we will visit the following beaches: Prainha, Grumari, Abricó, beaches called by locals as the wild beaches due to their natural preserved state. Located in the area of ​​the Pedra Branca State Park - Guaratiba Biological Reserve, The trail starts at the end of Barra de Guaratiba beache, in the whole are 2,5 km inside the vegetation of the Atlantic Forest. The Tour will also reach the famous Telegraph Stone were you will have a beautiful view of all the park.

Our tour will visit the New 7 Wonders of The World the Christ Redeemer Statue, also enjoy views of the Copacabana beach and Tropical Forest, Ride a a cable-car to the Sugar Loaf meet the view of the Guanabara Bay, a landscape of this tropical paradise. Without a doubt, it’s the most complete City Tour Rio de Janeiro. For approximately 8 hours you will visit the main tourist spots. The tickets for Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf are included.

The best (and tastiest!) way to explore the Rainforest near Paraty is with foraging expert, Jorge, who has unrivalled knowledge of the edible local fruits, flowers and plants. This is a fascinating and fun day out for anyone interested in wild food or just curious about the Rainforest!

Take a historic hike through Paraty’s Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

This short but sight-filled tour of downtown Rio de Janeiro is for travelers who want to see major cultural attractions in the city in one tour. In just a few hours see the baroque Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, visit the Modern Art Museum, climb the tiled Selaron staircase, see the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival celebrations take place, visit the Maracanã soccer stadium, and experience much, much more.

Learn about the Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on this 4-hour private tour. With a local guide, enjoy the flexibility to customize your own tour according to your interests. Visit Itzhak Rabin Park to enjoy spectacular views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf. See Chaim Weitzman Square and a public school named after Anne Frank. Head to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. See the Clube Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue in Copacabana, as well as the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center in Leblon. Along the way, enjoy personal attention and informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Visit Rio's highlights and landmarks on foot during a small-group sightseeing tour. Ride the subway downtown and follow your 'carioca' (Rio native) guide on a walk that includes Rio's most important historical and cultural sites. Visit National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio, Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência and several other important landmarks.

Explore Niteroi and learn about its most famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer, on this tour from Rio. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully-curated itinerary designed to show you the best of his work. Listen to in-depth commentary and enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to just 14 people or fewer.

Do you want to feel like a football player? Do you want to live the emotion felt during the Carnival parade? So do not miss this opportunity and come on this special tour to the most famous stadium in the world, MARACANÃ and SAMBA TOWN, carnival preparation stage.

Explore the daily markets of Rio and Ipanema with a guide on this craft-focused tour. Let your guide show you where to get the best souvenirs at the best bargains; you'll be sure to return home with a suitcase full of treasures. Learn about the food, art, music, and crafts of northeastern Brazil through guided commentary.

You will have the chance to live one of the greatest experiences of your life; see the statue of Christ the Redeemer before most people arrive and enjoy the peace that the top of this mountain offers early in the morning. Then discover the breathtaking views of the Sugar Loaf complex, the third cable car built in the world and still in operation.

Ascend Corcovado Mountain early in the morning for an uncrowded viewing of Christ the Redeemer during this tour from Rio de Janeiro. After early morning hotel pickup, drive through the city in a comfortable tour van, passing sights like Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Palace. Enjoy informative, engaging commentary from your local guide during a stop at the famous statue on Corcovado Mountain. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included on this small-group tour.

Escape the bustling streets of Sao Paulo and venture on a private tour to the creative town of Embu das Artes just 40 minutes outside of the city. This colonial town features numerous galleries, artisan shops, fairs, and cafes to get a feel for this unique place. Shop for souvenirs, sample local Brazilian dishes, and learn about the history of the town throughout the tour.

Outdoor enthusiasts with an interest in Brazil’s natural history, ecology, and wildlife will benefit from this ecotour at Cantareira State Park. Breathe the fresh air while hiking roughly 6 miles (10 km) round-trip to reach Pedra Grande (Big Rock), which boasts splendid views of São Paulo. This UNESCO-listed City Green Belt is equal to 8,000 football fields and offers visitors an easy escape from the bustle of downtown.

Have a night out combining São Paulo bustling nightlife areas with some of the major touristic sights in the city that never sleeps. Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private night tour to create your own tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do. Visit the bohemian area of Vila Madalena which is the most buzzing area in town. It's arguably the most colorful area to drink, dance and mix with like-minded party-lovers. Catch sights and culture visiting the quirky area of Augusta St filled with bars and clubs. Have a drink at the SKYE bar on the rooftop of Unique hotel while boast the city from its observation deck. Discover just how beautiful São Paulo is walking through the coolest touristic area, Paulista avenue. Finish at MAC museum that has an open-air 360° viewpoint that visitors can see the infiniteness of São Paulo.  Meet new people in an energetic and mostly friendly atmosphere, have fun and make memories.

Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private and personalized tour to create your own tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do. Enjoy cool and quirky bars in the south area of Rio catching sights, beautiful views and culture. And then, hit the effervescent “Lapa” bohemian neighborhood which is the most buzzing area in town from Monday to Sunday. It's the epicenter of samba music, arguably the most colorful area in Rio to dance, drink and mix with like-minded party-lovers and experience the best that Rio’s pubs and clubs have to offer. • Mingle with locals and enjoy their friendliness • Immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere of Rio's nightlife • Get an insight into local Samba music history and culture. • Visit several establishments in an only night pub crawl, each with a unique experience to offer. • Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide • Hassle-free private pick-up and drop-off at your Rio de Janeiro hotel

Gastronomy lovers will enjoy to take this guided walking tour of Rio to experience culture and history through the art of food. Take a 6-hour shared walking "FOOD TOUR” to discover the great diversity of Brazil’s ingredients, aromas, flavors, recipes and typical dishes shaped by indigenous traditions, afro-communities and currents of immigrants from all over the world. This delicious walking tour includes numerous tastings of authentic local products that speak to all your senses, such as “pão de queijo”, “coxinha”, “brigadeiro”, guaraná, açaí, pastel, beer, cachaça, and more. This tour is designed to introduce tourists with the typical Brazilian gastronomic treats combining with the best touristic areas of Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods. With an expert food guide, lose yourself among sweets and salty snacks that are part of Rio’s cultural heritage. Meet the guide just in front of the main entrance of Municipal Theater located on downtown Rio de Janeiro, every Saturday.

This private tour through Paraisópolis, São Paulo's second-largest favela, provides visitors with unique insight into the lives of its inhabitants. Learn about community projects and meet vibrant artists who work among the population of 100,000 residents. With a Community Association member offering personalized explanations, you’ll discover myriad changes taking place in this intriguing area of the city.

Avoid taking your chances and go for a breathtaking traditional live musical dance show with various cultural expressions, rhythms, performances, dances, and a good taste of Samba music and Carnival. Accompanied by a guide, just a few meters from the stage, watch a majestic performance of a group of singers, dancers, and “skillful capoeira” performers radiating energy in front of the stunned audience in a vibe that can be only felt in Rio. Just before the show, assimilate into the samba dance joining in a 30-min workshop taking the first steps from professional dancers. After the guide picks you up at your hotel, they drive you to enjoy dinner at a nearby “all-you-can-eat” steakhouse. To sharpen the appetite, there is a well-stocked buffet of various salads, charcuterie, side dishes, fried manioc, onion rings, fried bananas, and much more. However, the focus is on large number of grilled-to-perfection beef cuts served in your plate to exactly meet your cooking requirements.