Top 13 Pedra do Telégrafo Hikes Tours in Rio de Janeiro

1.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56Our pick

Ride from selected Rio neighborhoods to Guaratiba, walk through Pedra Branca State Park, and climb about an hour to Pedra do Telégrafo. Guides such as Dayvison, Erick, Felipe, and Nicolas help with the pace and photos. After the summit, cool off at Grumari or Prainha Beach. The early start helps avoid heat and long photo lines.

“Awesome trip to Pedra do Telégrafo with Miguel. Transportation/pick up from hotel on time, pretty good tips during the trip and in the end a wonderful view over the sea and a relaxing finishing at beach Grumari. Highly recommend this activity.”

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2.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock – Avoid Crowds) – Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start early with a private guide such as Felipe, Leo, or Jalmir, then ride from Rio toward Barra de Guaratiba and hike 3.6 kilometers round trip to Pedra do Telégrafo. The uphill trail leads to famous hanging-rock photos and views of Restinga da Marambaia. Transportation and guiding are included, but bring food and water.

“Stunning view. Hike was great as well. Great exercise with an incredible pay off at the end. Felipe, our guide was great. Deep knowledge about hiking, rock climbing and Rio in general. Highly recommended!”

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4.Pedra do Telégrafo Trail Hike and Ocean View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $56

Join a bilingual guide for a five-hour shared tour from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon to Pedra do Telégrafo. You’ll hike to famous ocean viewpoints, pose for creative photos, and visit the wild beaches circuit around Perigoso, Meio, and Grumari. Guides such as Barbara and Rafael are known for friendly, patient help.

“Barbara was an outstanding tour guide, and her energy truly made the experience unforgettable! From the start, her friendliness and fun personality set the tone for an amazing day. The trekking was fantastic, and the breathtaking views along the way were like something out of a dream. Barbara’s patience stood out—she made sure everyone was comfortable and even went the extra mile to capture beautiful photos of us. Her sparkle and infectious joy uplifted the whole group, adding an extra layer of magic to the journey. If you’re looking for a tour guide who’s not just professional but also genuinely delightful, Barbara is the one!Read more”

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5.Pedra do Telégrafo Rio de Janeiro + Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $68

You’ll hike Pedra do Telégrafo with Dudu or another Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide, passing Atlantic Forest, wildlife, and two viewpoints before reaching broad views of Rio’s beaches. Hotel pickup, transport, a first aid kit, and photos are included, with an optional local photographer available at extra cost.

“Dudu is an incredibly knowledgeable guide. This was a truly enjoyable and refreshing hike with a rewarding view at the summit. Dudu made sure no one was left behind at any point during the hike and provided transport to and from my hotel. He also provided guidance on other beautiful hiking trails that one can access in Rio, which I found found to be super helpful! I would definitely recommend this activity!!”

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6.Telegrafo Rock Hike with Optional Beach Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $86

Join guide Dudu or another Urban Jungle guide for a 1.5-kilometer uphill walk through Rio’s White Stone State Park to Telegrafo Rock. Expect rainforest, ocean views, photo help, hotel pickup, and an optional 30-minute stop at Grumari, Prainha, Reserva, or Barra da Tijuca beach.

“This tour was a big highlight of our trip. We flew in a few days early before we took a cruise ship that left from Rio. It was my teenage son and I (my husband had to work). I was really nervous about who I booked with for safety reasons. Dudu our tour guide with urban jungle was so good. He picked us up at the hotel and went over and beyond to make sure we felt safe and had a great experience. He also texted us on WhatsApp the day before to confirm. We ended up with photos that Dudu took for us at the rock that we love.…”

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7.Discover Pedra do Telégrafo: Scenic Hike with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Join an eight-hour guided hike to Pedra do Telégrafo from Rio. You’ll follow a 3.5 km trail past Perigoso, Meio, and Grumari beaches, with views of Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea, and Restinga do Marambaia. Gustavo has guided some departures, and a photographer may be waiting at the famous rock.

“Very good , well paced thanks to the considerate guide who kept encouraging me until I reached the top , he even took nice photos up there .”

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8.PEDRA DO TELÉGRAFO – The most incredible view of Rio de Jane

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $32Best value

Spend about six hours reaching Pedra do Telégrafo by vehicle and a moderate forest trail. You will get Rio views, a famous cliff-edge photo, and time in a large green area with wildlife. The guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese, but guide names and group size are not provided. Budget for the listed US$32 booking fee plus R$160 per person paid locally.

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9.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking & Relax in a Wild Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Ride from Rio to Pedra do Telégrafo with an English-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking guide, hike through Pedra Branca State Park, and pose at the famous rock viewpoint. Afterward, stop at Grumari Beach for swimming, with coastal views through Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado on the return.

“Very easy to book on Get Your Guide. I chose the 6:00am option and we got up to Telegrafo rock before the big crowd. The hike on the way up is easy to medium and has some great lookout points, Telegrafo obviously being the best! There was a professional photographer at the top so bring some cash if you wanna buy the pictures he takes. Our guide was very nice and easy going. We stopped for small break on the way back down and went to some beautiful beaches too! A great experience!”

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10.Pedra do Telégrafo: Nature Excursion and Scenic Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

Start early from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon and ride with a bilingual guide to Morro do Telégrafo. The guided walk reaches photo-friendly viewpoints over Rio’s Wild Beaches Circuit, then leaves time to rest at Grumari. Guides may include Mário or Leonardo. Expect a shared tour and a hike harder than it first appears.

“It was really good. Much harder than expected but great views and photo opportunities at the top. The guide Mário was really lovely and motivating to get everyone to the top.”

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11.Pedra do Telegrafo Hike & Grumari Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $96

Join a small group of up to six for a moderate guided hike to Pedra do Telegrafo with Raffael or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. After forest trails and shore views, cool off at Grumari Beach. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and drop-off are included.

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12.Pedra do Telégrafo trail and beach stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $83

You’ll hike about 2 kilometers through Pedra Branca State Park to Pedra do Telégrafo with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide such as Guilherme, Nicolas, or Leonel. After the viewpoint, the tour visits beaches including Prainha and Grumari, with time to swim, take photos, and enjoy the coast. Hotel pickup and digital photos are included.

“Excelente nuestro Guilherme nos contó mucho sobre la ciudad y nos ayudó a pasarla increíble el mejor guía de Rio”

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13.Pedra do Telégrafo; Grumari/ Prainha Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

You’ll hike for about an hour to Pedra do Telégrafo with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, then visit Prainha and Grumari beaches. Hotel pickup and return transport are included for South Zone hotels. Bring hiking shoes, beachwear, and food, since meals are not provided.

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