Brazil · CYCLING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cycling tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend three hours cycling from Vila Mariana through Paulista Avenue, downtown São Paulo, Luz, Sé, and Liberdade. UrbanBikeSP supplies the bike, helmet, water, rain protection, snacks, and a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Guides such as Juliana, Arthur, Pedro, and Roberto bring history and practical city insight to a small group of up to 10.
“Excellent, tour guide Lucas was flawless and very friendly”
See Rio by bicycle with a small group of up to 10 people and an English-speaking guide. Pick a 3-hour southern route, a 4-hour ride to Flamengo and old Rio, or a 7-hour full-day trip with lunch. Guides such as Marco, Duco, Thiago, and Sean are praised for careful riding, local insight, and a friendly pace.
“Really interesting and informatative tour and guide. Cycling was challenging but straight forward and the views were great.”
Ride through Brasília’s planned residential core with Camelo Bike Tour, stopping at the TV Tower, Burle Marx sites, model superquadra 308, Fatima Church, and Dom Bosco Shrine. Guides such as Duda explain how people live inside the city’s famous residential blocks. The tour costs $62.73, lasts about three hours, and accepts up to 15 people.
“This is a very good tour for learning how people live in the superquadras of Brasília. My guide Duda took me to a typical superquadra and its nearby shopping area, school, and cinema. The tour ended with a visit to the beautiful Santuário Dom Bosco.”
Ride through São Paulo with Urban Bike SP on a small-group route linking Ibirapuera Park, Batman Alley, Avenida Paulista, and major art sites. Guides such as Roberto, Arthur, Pedro, and Lucas bring the city to life, while bikes, helmets, water, rain gear, and pão de queijo are included. Expect some hills and a flexible route.
“The bike tour was awesome. We had a lot of fun, covered much more than we could have on our own, and our guide Arthur was fun and knowledgeable about all the sights and their history.”
Start with guide Stefano in Santa Teresa and ride through Tijuca Forest, past Mirante Dona Marta and Vista Chinesa, then along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Flamengo. Electric assistance helps with Rio’s hills, but you still need basic cycling skills, balance, and moderate fitness.
“The tour was really nice, would especially recommend if you like to cycle and be in nature. It offers great views of Rio. We even saw some toucans.”
Ride through Brasília with a guide such as Larissa, Romain, Rui, or Daniel, following Lucio Costa’s four urban scales. In seven hours, you’ll see the TV Tower, model superblock, Cathedral, Three Powers Square, Itamaraty Palace, parks, cultural sites, and everyday commercial districts. Bikes, water, and helmets are included.
“Experiencia increíble. Muy buena organización, recorrido y paradas perfecto, buenas bicis y Daniel el guía de 10 (ayudando, dirigiendo todo, controlando cruces y semáforos, explicando muy entretenido y haciendo buenas fotos). Brasilia es una ciudad muy especial, diferente, y poder visitarla entera en bici y con un buen guía es una experiencia top.”
Start at Jabaquara Beach for a private, roughly five-hour ride with a guide, bicycle, safety gear, and water included. Your route may combine Paraty’s historic center, Morro do Forte, Fisherman’s Wharf, beaches, and waterfalls. Guides Alison and Beatriz adjust the pace and itinerary to suit your group.
“We had a great time on our biking tour with Allison and Beatriz! We ended up being the only people on the tour and it felt very catered to us. Beatriz and Alison were very flexible with the timing and we were able to set the pace on the bikes so iRead more”
Ride through Rio with a professional guide on a three-hour small-group tour limited to 10 people. You’ll see Copacabana, Botafogo, Sugar Loaf views, Vermelha Beach, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, with regular photo stops, a bicycle, and helmet included.
“Thank you for the tour in Rio. We appreciated this tour and liked the comments of the guide. Moreover, a map of the city at the beginning of the tour to show us the itinerary could help to understand the structure of the city, especially for travelers who just arrived. For the security of bikers, it could be perhaps appreciated to wear a life jacket and a bike helmet. It would be also appreciated if the guide look more often behind him to make sure all bikers follow him. We haven't been lucky with the weather unfortunately, as it was raining a lot. It happens rarely in Rio. Otherwise, it…”
Leave Brasília at 9:00 a.m. for Pirenópolis, a 1723 gold-cycle town with baroque streets, Goiás food, mountain views, and waterfall stops such as Salto Corumbá. Your private group of up to four returns to the Manhattan Plaza Hotel after about eight hours. Guides Alberto and Anselmo are noted for fluent English, local history, and careful driving.
“I purchased a tour to Pirenopolis, but I got a car with a driver for me only. I felt pretty uncomfortable because I have to go everywhere with him, even have lunch with him. The driver was ok but that was not what I wanted for a tour. I was not told about this modality previous to the trip, I could not do it if I was aware of that modality of the product.”
Ride about 15 kilometers from Vila Mariana through Ibirapuera Park, Jardins, Vila Madalena, Pinheiros, and Faria Lima. Guides such as Arthur, Lucas, and Roberto lead the way in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with bikes, water, rain gear, and a souvenir included.
“Exploring São Paulo with Roberto as our bike tour guide was an absolute delight! From the very beginning, his enthusiasm was infectious. He expertly led us through a variety of São Paulo's iconic landmarks, combining the thrill of cycling with the joy of learning about this vibrant metropolis. He ensured that everyone in the group felt comfortable and included, no matter their level of cycling experience.”
Ride through São Paulo with a guide in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, beginning at Portinha 183 Café and linking Paulista Avenue, MASP, Vila Madalena, Batman Alley, and Ibirapuera Park. Arthur has earned special praise for explaining Brazilian culture as well as art. Bikes, helmets, water, a raincoat, mate tea, and a souvenir are included.
“Very nice guide, that knows almost everything about Brasil (history, culture …) enjoyed the trip a lot and can highly recommend it”
Start near the Fairmont Copacabana and follow Rio’s bike lanes past Copacabana, Arpoador, Ipanema, Leblon, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Your bilingual guide sets an easy pace, explains the city, and stops for photos, including at Arpoador Rock and the Leblon viewpoint. Bikes and gear are included, but check the bike carefully before setting off.
“The tour was incredible! The people who help you book your trip are very friendly and helpful, and the tour itself is amazing! Our guide, Ulysses, was very friendly and took us through Rio's scenic neighborhoods (Botafogo, Flamengo, Copacabana, and the beautiful center of Rio downtown). You will see views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and much more!”
Drive an automatic quad for up to two people through Arraial do Cabo with a professional guide. After a short lesson, you’ll visit Álcalis Quarry, Enseada do Gabriel, Praia do Pontal, Enseada das Salinas, the Arraial Portico, and Praia Grande. A Category B driver’s license is required.
“Horrendous, tour guide didn’t even know we’re coming, imagine I had to message an hour before the tour, even though they should’ve messaged me 24 hours before. It took us 3 hours to get there and back, and we wasted a whole day, worst off when they decided to message us, they mentioned they made a mistake with our booking, and booked it for 07:00 AM rather than 1:30 PM and essentially told us to wait a couple of hours before we get a slot, it’s unbelievable!”
Spend 210 minutes cycling from Vila Mariana through Avenida Paulista, downtown São Paulo, the Historic Triangle, and Liberdade. A private bilingual guide such as Lucas, Renato, or Pedro leads the way in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Bikes, helmet, water, raincoat, and a souvenir are included.
“This is my first visit to Sao Paulo and Brazil. Lucas provided a great cycle and introduction to Sao Paulo. His English is excellent. His knowledge of the city and enthusiasm for sharing this was apparent. He provided interesting info on the history, architecture and politics of Sao Paulo, and many tips on places we visit outside of the tour. We had a couple stops to enjoy tastes of Sao Paulo. a perfect way to begin our travel in Brazil. Thanks Lucas!!”
Pick up a bike in central Paraty and spend three hours following your own route through the colonial center, coastal beaches, waterfalls, cachaça distilleries, and Morro do Defensor Fortress. You receive a map, helmet, and padlock, but no guide, food, drinks, or transport. An original passport or driver license is required.
Pick a summit, a stretch of coast or a dancefloor.
