BRAZIL
Brazil's best.
The 10 most popular guided tours in Brazil. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Walk with a local guide through Rocinha for a respectful, educational view of daily life in Rio, with Copacabana and Ipanema pickup.
“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”
Open-top jeep in Tijuca National Park plus a 1-hour easy hike, waterfalls and monkeys. Expert multilingual guides. 4 hours.
“George is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a fantastic time on this jeep tour. Loved every minute.”
Half-day Jeep trek in Tijuca Rain Forest to Cachoeira dos Macacos, plus Vista Chinesa, Emperor’s Table, and hotel pickup in Rio.
“The pictures are extremely accurate. This is a great trip for nature lovers. There is a bit of explorative walking, but nothing difficult. It was a welcomed suprise.”
A 3-hour Santa Marta favela tour led by residents, with Michael Jackson Square, samba, film spots, and community projects for $28.
“Awesome tour ! Good insights and super helpful guide :)”
A 5-hour guided sampler of São Paulo’s highlights, from Jardins and Paulista to Batman’s Alley, Ibirapuera views, and Luz.
“We had a wonderful guide, Mauricio was amazing!! He was very informative, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Meet Gilson Fumaça on a Santa Marta favela tour for real stories, city views, and education projects that your visit helps support.
“Gilson was an amazing guide! It's incredible to experience the favela with the expert guidance of someone from the community, who is well-known and loved by his neighbors. Highly recommend taking this tour to get the most authentic experience!”
Rocinha favela tour with a local guide: capoeira and samba intro, motorcycle ride to viewpoints, secret spots, small group, $43.
“The tour was amazing - the guide had excellent knowledge of the favela and was happy to answer questions. The places that we stopped at were great local businesses and projects so everything went back into the local economy. Highly recommend!”
Private guide and car in Rio for 4–8 hours: Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, plus key viewpoints and neighborhoods, with flexible pacing.
“Meilin was an amazing guide. We found her extremely knowledgeable, very friendly. She made sure that everything that we had wanted to see she took us to, and then added some things that we didn’t even know existed. The whole day was relaxed and fun. She even took me to a record store that sold…”
Sunrise hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmãos. Short Atlantic Forest climb, lanterns, local guide, and big Rio views.
“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.”
Pedra do Sal in Rio: an English-led samba night with a local guide, one welcome drink, and history in Little Africa.
“Fun evening, vibrant atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable and engaging guide. A chance to meet other travellers and enjoy the local scene together.”
