Category Guided

Rio de Janeiro · GUIDED

15 Guided Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Compared

34 tours

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Copacabana and Ipanema pickup, plus the van ride

1.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Walk Rocinha with a local guide, starting from Copacabana or Ipanema. Learn daily life, get a safe, respectful perspective, and support community.

“It was incredible journey. The guide Carlos was amazing. He spoke so good english and his stories were fantastic. He was really caring, waited for us when needed and always told, that we are on vacation and don’t need to be in hurry. He had a lot of positive energy and made my day ❤️”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - The open-top jeep ride, why it changes the experience

2.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Ride an open-top jeep into Tijuca rainforest, learn Atlantic Forest restoration, then take an easy 1-hour hike with great Rio viewpoints.

“Our guide Jorge was amazing for knowledge and language skills, being fluent in six languages. He was personable and full of information about the plant and animal life. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest - The Gentle Hike: Cascatinha Taunay and the Real Rainforest Feeling

Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide - Praça Corumbá, a Short Transfer, and How the Route Gets You Oriented Fast

4.Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 488 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $28

Community-led Santa Marta tour with Michael Jackson Square, samba, film spots, and gardens. 3 hours, $28.

“The favela is quite small but very beautiful! Our guide was so nice and she explained all what we need and she answered all our questions. Nice to meet her and the favela is nice! Have to so it!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide - Safety Briefing, Then Real Neighborhood Walking

5.Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $27Best value

Santa Marta with Gilson Fumaça: real resident stories, Rio viewpoints, Michael Jackson sites, and community projects support.

“Wow! All I can say is wow!! The vibes here are immaculate. They really made you feel like you’re part of them. Such kind, genuine, wholesome people around, especially the kids! The kids are all so friendly and caring! Gilson, was so kind and thoughtful! Showed us around and gave very informative explanations about this beautiful fabela. People always have bad perspective of fabelas, but never judge a book by its cover, meaning never judge just from what people say. Please come here cause it is something that you don’t see everyday. Trust me when I say you won’t regret!!”

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Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots - The Motorbike Ride Through Winding Alleys

Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour - Beaches First: Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana Without the Guesswork

7.Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $56

Private guided Rio tour with hotel pickup, flexible stops, beach time, and expert help with tickets and timing for a smoother day.

“Our guide Meilin made this day truly special. U do NOT need a guide to go see Christ or Sugarhill. U can easily do it with an Uber and buying tickets online. Meilin went above and beyond to share facts and history about Brazil while showing us a few secret places. I would recommend using a guide to see more unique places, not the stand in line tourist traps.”

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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide - The 1.5 km Atlantic Forest climb to 533 m, with lanterns and planned stops

8.Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Sunrise hike from Vidigal to Two Brothers with a local guide, lantern-lit 1.5 km climb, and epic Rio skyline views.

“I booked this hike because of all the amazing reviews. And just like what everyone said, Rodrigo is very down to earth and easy to work with. I initially scheduled our hike on a day that is forecasted to be raining and so Rodrigo offered to move the date. Although I ended up changing the date anyways, it was nice enough for Rodrigo to offer. To get to the trail from Vidigal, you take a mototaxi. I’ve ridden a motorcycle before but not with the twists and turns while going uphill. I just kept my knees close to the driver, wrapped my arms around him and trusted him as they…”

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Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink - Meeting point at R. Sacadura Cabral, 75, and how you keep moving all night

Rio de Janeiro: Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

Rio de Janeiro: Rio's Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch - Hotel pickup in Copacabana, Ipanema, and downtown (and pickup limits)

Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

Football Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with Transportation - Pickup timing: why you start about 3 hours early

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups - Choosing between the 3-hour, 4-hour, and 7-hour routes

12.Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36

Small-group Rio bike tours with expert English guides, 3 route choices, bikes and helmets included, plus beach and old-town sights.

“Thomas was an excellent house and very knowledgeable. Was a fun and interesting tour”

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Rio de Janeiro: Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

Rio de Janeiro: Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink - The 5-Hour Flow: Ipanema Meet-Up to Final Whistle

13.Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Get a Rio soccer match ticket with an English guide from Ipanema, plus a drink, skip the line, handle biometric entry.

“Advogado was a great tour guide. he sent through plenty of information including some of the local team we were watching chants! He was flexible with me arriving late due to a tram accident and stayed in communication with me until I arrived at the bar. The bar was really great, and had excellent vibe. The game was amazing. The tour price does seem high compared to the ticket rice, but I was glad that it was hassel free and I felt safe the whole time. Worth the stress as a solo traveller. The guide made sure I knew how to get home safely via uber and even messaged to…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour - Timing, group size, and why the day feels like a true “hike day”

14.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Hike Pedra da Gávea with certified gear, a safety-minded guide, and sweeping Rio views from 842 meters.

“The guide Jessie was excellent so friendly help everyone in the group she was the price on that tour I will go back just to see her because she was amazing and fabulous we all love her”

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Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver - Price and what you really get for $392.39 per group

15.Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $392

Exclusive private Rio tour with a door-to-door driver, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf views, plus Selaron steps and Cais do Valongo.

“Bruno is an exceptional guide. We saw the key sites and then some, very efficiently. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about Rio and its history, he’s a delightful person. He was born in Rio, moved to the US as a child, and returned to Rio to open a tour business a few years ago. He’s a great blend of Brazilian and US culture. So, if you’re looking for a great guide in Rio, try to book with Bruno. A+++++++++++”

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