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15 Walking Tours in Brazil Worth Booking

53 tours  ·  from $15

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour - Meeting at Copacabana Palace
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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

2.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Rocinha with local guides such as Wellington, Alberto, Daniel, or Martin. Hear personal stories, visit viewpoints, and possibly see a capoeira session. The route uses narrow alleys and steep stairs, so wear good shoes. Meet at the Ibrahim Sued statue outside Copacabana Palace at 13:25.

“We had a great experience with our guide Roberto, he was very knowledgeable, witty and we felt safe with him.”

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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

3.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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Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour - Starting at the Rio Art Museum and Mauá Square
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Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

4.Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Spend 150 minutes walking Rio’s port district with an English-speaking guide such as Luana, Nathalia, Larissa, or Eddie. Learn how Little Africa grew after slavery, see Mauá Square from the Rio Art Museum rooftop, visit Pedra do Sal and Valongo, and hear how African culture shaped samba, food, dance, and modern Brazil.

“The tour was an excellent opportunity to learn of a part of the missing history of Brazil. Our guide’s, Marina, is a native Carioca who has lived some of the history through her own family’s experiences. In addition, she is a student of Afro-Brazilian history. It was an excellent and informative tour.”

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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting - Reading Paraty through its streets
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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

5.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19Best value

Meet your English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Rita’s Church for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s old center. Hear about Indigenous peoples, colonial trade, Freemasonry, and the town’s crop cycles, then finish with Gabriela cachaça, a sweet blend of white spirit, honey, clove, and cinnamon.

“Thiago was amazing. The tour was interesting and informative. The freemason stuff was so interesting and the history of Paraty is beautiful. I loved it”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour - in English - Copan shows São Paulo reaching for the sky
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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

6.Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Giuliano for a two-hour, 3-kilometer English walking tour through São Paulo’s historic center. See Copan, the Municipal Theatre, Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, and Liberdade, while learning how coffee, immigration, modernism, and city politics shaped São Paulo. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“A memorable and Fun tour with Giuliano walking through São Paolo History ! Giuliano is a friendly and knowledgeable person to visit/discover old São Paolo with! I definitely recommend him! Thank you so much Giuliano !! :-)”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English - Starting at Edifício Itália and the Copan Building
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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

7.Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join guide Giuliano for a two-hour, small-group walk through São Paulo’s center, from the Copan Building and Galeria do Rock to São Paulo Cathedral and Liberdade. Expect clear English commentary on architecture, immigration, Indigenous history, and daily life, with practical food and sightseeing tips along the way.

“Everything was good, the tour guide had so much historical and actualized information about the areas. I really enjoyed the tour.”

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Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour - Beginning at the Municipal Theater and Cinelândia
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Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

8.Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Rio’s historic center with a private guide, starting at the Municipal Theater and ending at Paço Imperial. You’ll see Cinelândia, Selarón Steps, Lapa’s Arcos, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Largo da Carioca, and Confeitaria Colombo. Guides including Rafael and Danielle have led this route, which can be adjusted to your interests.

“Amazing, friendly and very informative walk around the historical center of Rio! 5 / 5 stars! Thank you!”

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Rio's city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy - Praça XV and the Imperial Palace
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Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

9.Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about four hours exploring downtown Rio with a local guide, visiting Candelária Church, São Bento Monastery, Mauá Square, Paço Imperial, Confeitaria Colombo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Hotel pickup is included from most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana. Guides such as JB, Melanie, and André tailor the pace when group size allows.

“JB was a great tour guide- very energetic and well- informed. He gave us a good introduction to Rio downtown and we enjoyed walking around that area. Worth- taking”

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Salvador Historic Walking Tour - Pelourinho - Rio Branco Palace and Salvador’s civic story
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Salvador Historic Walking Tour – Pelourinho

10.Salvador Historic Walking Tour – Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews

Walk from Praça Castro Alves through Salvador’s historic center with an English-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See Rio Branco Palace, Lacerda Elevator, Cruz Caída, Pelourinho, and São Francisco Church. Guides such as Maria, Eduardo, Lara, and Aldison are praised for adapting the walk to guests’ interests.

“The tour was Fantastic! Informative, culturally rich and a way to discover the city through an authentic and well informed lens. I’ve traveled all over the world and this was one of my favorite tours.”

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Ecological walk in sao paulo - Pedra Grande: the climb that pays off with a city view
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Ecological walk in sao paulo

11.Ecological walk in sao paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave São Paulo by private vehicle for Cantareira State Park, where guides such as Denis, Luis, or Jefferson lead you through Atlantic rainforest, waterfalls, native plants, and wildlife. Choose a forest walk near Engordador or climb toward Pedra Grande for sweeping city views. Allow about 4 to 6 hours, with moderate uphill walking.

“My fiance and I had a wonderful time with Dennis! He accomodated us when we were running late. He was very knowledagble about the rainforest plants and animals. It was like hanging out with a smart friend. Afterwards he suggested a few different locations around the city to visit and ended up driving us to one of them.”

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Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa - The guides are a major part of the value
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Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa

12.Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Santa Teresa and Lapa with a small group of up to 12 people. Ride Rio’s famous yellow tram, visit Largo dos Guimarães, Parque das Ruínas, Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches, and Cinelândia. Guides including Edmundo, Lorena, and Ivan add local stories, art, and practical help along the way.

“Ivan, a local of Santa Teresa, was the perfect guide! He met us at our B&B and we walked to the Selaron Steps, downtown area, Cinelandia and the aquaduct. We also got to ride the trolley and see the architecture and learn the history of the area, finishing off with a local art boutique with great gifts. It was an amazing tour with an incredible local guide who was knowledgeable and helpful. A must if you love art or just want to learn more of the local history.”

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Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo - Ô de Casa adds a hostel-party stop
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Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

13.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Supra Bar with an hour of open-bar drinks and party games, then visit Ô de Casa Hostel & Bar, Xiu! Bar, and LiLi Club. Hosts including Jena, Diego, Pétala, and Rodrigo keep the group moving through Vila Madalena from 8 p.m. until around midnight.

“It was fun night with a good group of people! The hosts did a great job and we went to cool places. I would suggest this to anyone”

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Salvador: Walking Tour Through Pelourinho - Rua Chile and the view from Pau da Bandeira
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Salvador: Walking Tour Through Pelourinho

14.Walking Tour Through Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Meet Adriano in Praça Castro Alves for a 90-minute English walking tour of Salvador’s historic center. You’ll see Rua Chile, the Lacerda Elevator, Praça da Sé, the first Faculty of Medicine in Brazil, Igreja de Ouro, Olodum’s house, and the famous Ladeira do Pelô. The group is limited to seven people.

“Our guide was fantastic you could immediately tell he was a local, and that made the experience even more authentic. Hearing the history through his lens brought everything to life in such a unique and personal way. He also went above and beyond by giving us plenty of great recommendations for things to do in the area. My friends and I were very satisfied with the tour and would definitely recommend it!”

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Private Walk through the Natural Pools in Búzios - Starting at Village da Ferradura
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Private Walk through the Natural Pools in Búzios

15.Private Walk through the Natural Pools in Búzios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk 3.5 km through Búzios’ Costa do Sol State Park with a private guide, stopping at Pedra do Guardião, Enseada das Poças, and Praia dos Amores. Expect rocky sections, striking coastal views, and time for swimming. Guides such as Nicole, Loan, and Nay adjust the pace to your group. Bring water, bug spray, and sturdy shoes.

“Better than we expected our tour guide Nicole was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very helpful. We visited some amazing rock formations and a Beach of Love (Praia d’ Amour) which was the perfect place to cool off with a swim. We seriously want to go back to Buzios!”

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