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15 Guided Tours in Brazil Worth Booking

79 tours  ·  from $27

Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Starting from Copacabana, Ipanema, or São Conrado
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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

1.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

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

Walk through Rocinha for about two hours with a local guide such as Ray, Bruno, or Carlos. You’ll learn about daily life, community challenges, and Rio beyond the beaches, with air-conditioned minivan transport from selected Copacabana, Ipanema, or São Conrado meeting points.

“I want to thank our tour guide Ray She was really nice and very helpful Her English was great, all the information she gave us was really clear”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - Into Tijuca National Park
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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

2.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

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

Spend four hours exploring Tijuca National Park by open-top jeep and on foot. Guides such as Roberta, Jorge, Everton, and Darius explain the Atlantic Forest, local wildlife, waterfalls, and Rio’s history. Expect hotel pickup, scenic stops, and an easy forest walk, though mist or rain can limit the views.

“It was great, I had first time like this trip so for me it is something special, I will never forget tgis trip, many thanks❤”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest - Cascatinha Taunay and the short forest walk
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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

3.Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 554 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Ride an open-top Jeep from your Rio hotel into Tijuca National Park. With a multilingual guide such as Everton, George, Lucy, or Mario, you’ll visit waterfalls, Mayrink Chapel, Emperor’s Table, and Vista Chinesa, then take an easy forest walk. The four-hour trip suits first-time Rio visitors who want nature without a hard hike.

“I loved that when I got picked up it was a jeep and we got to feel the natural breeze our tour guide was so educational on the rainforest and taught us many things and the history of the land I really enjoyed it.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide - Inside Santa Marta’s Everyday Life
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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

4.Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

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

Walk Santa Marta with a guide who lives in the community, such as Mario, Marco, Luis, or Raycca. You’ll visit Michael Jackson Square, Dona Marta viewpoint, local projects, a resident’s home, and the Residents’ Association. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours, wear good shoes, and expect steep paths and stairs.

“Absolutely fantastic, so glad I decided to do this. Luis was an amazing guide”

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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour - Jardins and Nossa Senhora do Brasil
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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour

5.City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

See São Paulo by air-conditioned vehicle with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Nossa Senhora do Brasil, Batman’s Alley, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, MAC’s rooftop, Liberdade, Sé Square, Luz Station, and more. Guides such as Mauricio add history and local context, while the route gives you a fast first look at this huge city.

“This was a great tour! Our guide Maurício was amazing and very informative.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide - Starting at Santa Marta and taking the cable car
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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

6.Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

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

Join Gilson Fumaça, a Santa Marta resident and community guide, for a 2 to 2.5-hour walk through Rio’s famous favela. You’ll ride the cable car, visit local projects, see Michael Jackson filming locations, meet residents, and visit Gilson’s family home. Expect steep steps, close community contact, and views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.

“We really enjoyed this tour, it’s the most unique and down to earth, genuine tour I’ve been on. We were amongst the locals living in the favela from the get go and had a lot of interaction with people as we made our way down through the favela. Gilson may look young but he has been running these tours for 40 years - he is an excellent guide and is well liked by everyone in the favela. We met his grandkids, other family members and he invited us into his mother’s home which is filled with clocks! Highly recommended”

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Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots - Taking the motorcycle taxi up Rocinha
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Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

7.Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Meet your guide at São Conrado Metro and spend about two hours exploring Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela. Local guides such as Malu, Jade, Gisele, Antonio, and Felipe lead the walk, explain community life, arrange a motorcycle ride uphill, and show viewpoints, local projects, capoeira, samba, and lesser-known corners.

“Felipe was the Best! super experience, we were felling very safe with him. we recommend him for a great discovery of the favela”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour - Santa Teresa, the city center, and Selarón Steps
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

8.Private Guided City Tour

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

Build your Rio day around beaches, landmarks, Santa Teresa, the Botanical Garden, or local neighborhoods with a private guide and vehicle. Guides such as Lavinia, Dario, Meilin, and Riccardo have helped guests adjust plans, avoid wasted time, and find less familiar places. Choose four, six, or eight hours, with hotel pickup in key central areas.

“Riccardo was awesome, he loves his city and took us to wonderful and interesting places. Highly recommended”

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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide - Meeting at Vidigal and taking the community ride
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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

9.Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

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

Meet your local guide at Praça do Vidigal before dawn or near sunset. Ride a community motor taxi or van to the trailhead, then hike 1.5 km through Atlantic Forest to Morro Dois Irmãos at 533 meters. Guides such as Rodrigo, Milena, Leo, Jessie, and Robinson lead the walk, provide lanterns, and help with photos.

“I spent a whole week in Rio, and this hike was my absolute best experience. I was a little nervous before the motor ride, but it went quite well. The hike isn't easy, but it's well worth it. The view and sunset were simply fantastic. My guide was very good.”

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Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink - Meeting at Sacadura Cabral, 75
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Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Meet Helena, Gustavo, or another English-speaking local guide near Angu do Gomes, then walk into Pedra do Sal for an evening of samba, street drinks, and Afro-Brazilian history. You get one welcome drink, local nightlife tips, and help staying together in the crowds. Food and transportation cost extra.

“I had an amazing time at Pedra do Sal with Gustavo & Matheus! Honestly we had so much fun, the vibes and music were amazing, caipirinhas were perfect and the people were the best! Muito obrigada for a great night!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Rio's Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch - Christ the Redeemer: start with Rio’s signature view
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Rio de Janeiro: Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

11.Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with a bilingual guide such as Gustavo, Camila, or Eduardo. Hotel pickup, tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, transport, and an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch are included. The small group, capped at 19 people, works well for first-time visitors with limited time.

“The day included the things we really wanted to see in Rio. Our guide Gustavo was really good, one of the best ever in my 60+ countries and plenty of tours all over the world.”

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Football Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with Transportation - Maracanã, Rio’s great football stage
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Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

12.Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $166

Join guides such as Leo, David, Warley, or Michael for a six-hour football outing from Rio hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, or São Conrado. Your guide handles the ride, stadium entry, seating, and return trip while you watch a match at Maracanã or Nilton Santos. Expect passionate fans, individual first-come seats, searches at entry, and schedules that can change.

“My family had an amazing time going to the match! Michael, our tour guide, was terrific and helped us weave through the mass of fans outside and inside the stadium. He even went as far as to look for my wife when she hadn’t come back from the bathroom for a while. The fans were great, the beers and waters dirt cheap and the atmosphere was electric! We had great mid-field seats in the shade for most of the game. The bus was newer and comfy. Definitely bring hats and sunscreen for when the sun comes out because it’s is HOT! We highly recommend seeing a game with this his…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups - The 4-hour Panoramic Tour from Botafogo to old Rio
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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

13.Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

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

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.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink - Meeting in Ipanema, then heading toward the stadium
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Rio de Janeiro: Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

14.Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

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

Join a local football fan such as Pedro or Ricardo for a Rio match, often at the Maracanã or another major stadium. Your guide helps with meeting arrangements, ticket entry, biometric registration when needed, chants, seating, and the trip home. The five-hour outing includes a seated ticket and one drink, but not food or extra drinks.

“We had a great time experiencing the Botafogo game with Pedro and we won 6-0! The atmosphere in the stadium was amazing and Pedro was an excellent guide. Thank you :)”

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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide - Walking through Vila Madalena’s creative streets
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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

15.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet Leticia at the SATÉLITE gas station in Pinheiros for a three-hour walk through Vila Madalena. You’ll see Beco do Batman, learn about São Paulo’s street artists, visit local bars and galleries, and sample drinks or snacks at your own cost. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are available.

“Leticia our guide, was fantastic! She was bubbly, friendly, and very knowledgeable! She even helped my friend the next day when he had lost his phone in an uber. The tour was great! Lots of cool things to see and drinks were flowing! A great way to see some of the city and have fun at the same time 👌🏻”

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