Top Southeast Brazil Half-day Tours

Incredible 4x4 tours through the Capitólio-MG region. Get to know the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lake Furnas region.

Crossing the bridge in the direction of Niteroi we have a beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. And on this guided private tour Niteroi , we will get to know the beauty spots to be found inside ‘Smile City’. First We begin the City Tour Niterói with a visit to the space-age Museu de Arte Contemporânea. Designed by the renowned Oscar Niemeyer, has made it the main tourist attraction in Niteroi. Crossing the coast after, we will visit the fantastic Santa Cruz da Barra fort. This French-built fort is located at the entrance to Guanabara Bay. The place played an important role in history that you discover during our private tour to Niterói. Finally From there, its time for the “Grand Finale” where we go in the direction of Parque da Cidade. The attraction has one of the most beautiful views of Rio.

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.

in this 4 hour tour travellers will experience the second biggest urban forest in the world and get the opportunity to swim or just relax in waterfalls, enjoy the nature and then visit the biggest favela in southamerica called Rocinha visit a local handcraft shop and learn about this incredible community!

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 roof, you will head towards Guanabara Bay, where you will be dazzled by the panoramic view of Pão de Açúcar, the beaches of Urca, Botafogo and all the beauty of Aterro do Flamengo and its gardens, in addition to the view of Niterói , across the bay. Running in a Jeep without a roof, you will pass through the Historic Center, observe the details of the historic buildings, transformed into cultural centers. We will also pass by centuries-old monasteries, churches and squares. Walk along Boulevard Olímpico, up to mural by artist Kobra, passing by Paço Imperial and visit the São Bento Monastery. In the city of samba, you will get to know the backstage of the carnival, understand how the floats are made, you can dress up the costumes and samba with the dancers. The tour continues with a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral and ends on the colorful steps of the Selarón Staircase, where you can experience the beauties of various places gathered in tiles.

In an open jeep, explore the rainforest of Tijuca National Park on a half-day eco-tour. With guided walks along the trails, it will be possible to see monkeys, sloths, coatis and many birds. Take in the panoramic view of Vista Chinesa 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.

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.

One thing that makes Rio so beautiful is the lush green everywhere. The Tijuca Rainforest, plays a large role in keeping the city green and protecting its water sources. Home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, trails, vistas and more, spending a few hours in this jungle refreshes and reinvigorates with ease. You'll visit waterfalls, the famous Vista Chinesa, take an easy trail, and learn about the history of this immense urban forest (perhaps the largest in the world), which was reclaimed from farm land in the 19th century. TO BRING: Camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather. **bathing suit & towel if you plan to take a dip in the waterfall** ​

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.