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The 10 most popular historical tours in Brazil. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Historic Rio meets Santa Teresa on a 4-hour tour with hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and panoramic views from Parque das Ruínas.
“Our guide, Monica, spoke very good English & was extremely attentive to our questions. We passed a street food stall that looked interesting so she had no problems organising the purchase for me. Her knowledge was very good.”
A 3-hour bike tour through São Paulo’s landmark-packed downtown, mixing Paulista Avenue icons with old-center history and Liberdade culture.
“Probably the best city bike tour I’ve ever done - although I was lucky enough to have a private tour! My guide Pedro curated a wonderful, insightful tour of the city. He showed me a good mix of greenery/parks, art and historical buildings. The tour was fun and captivating - would highly recommend, as it…”
A full-day train trip from Curitiba to Morretes and Antonina through Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest, plus historic walks and a barreado lunch.
“This a great train ride. It was cloudy/rainy, so we couldn't see all the sites well. But it was still very enjoyable.”
Walk Rio’s Little Africa: colonial roots, rooftop views, samba birth at Pedra do Sal, ending in Valongo. English, 150 min, $40.
“Luana was a fabulous guide. I think this tour is very important to learning the racial history of Brazil. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. I will tell all my friends about this tour and share what I learned.”
Sunset at the Triple Frontier Landmark in Foz do Iguaçu, with a cultural dance show and views of Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina.
“Initially thay had problem locating English guide, but they soon found one and he was really good. The show is very good! Definitely worth going here.”
A 3.5-hour walk through Rio’s Little Africa with key Afro-Brazilian sites, included museum entry, and a short VLT ride.
“Carolina was EXCEPTIONAL! My wife and I really appreciate how thorough, and knowledgeable she was about the entire Afro-Brazilian experience and heritage. She showed immense passion in presenting the information on culture, neighborhoods, and history…both happy and dark scenarios, to educate us on important information.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Paraty’s Historic Centre with a free Cachaça Gabriela tasting—perfectly sized and packed with story.
“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”
Small-group downtown walk through São Paulo’s landmarks, from Edifício Itália and Sé Cathedral to Liberdade market foods.
“Giuliano was an amazing guide. He arrived at the meeting point early and briefed the group and allowed us to get aquainted with one another. The weather was great and we had a good pace in which to walk and he tried to keep us in the shade as much as possible. I was able…”
Private 3-hour Centro walking tour in Rio with free stops at the Theatro Municipal, Selarón Steps, Lapa arches, Cathedral, and Paço Imperial.
“Amazing tour in Centro! Danielle was a super guide who took us through Rio’s exciting history and architechture over the past 200 years. Highly recommended!”
Guided Old Rio walking tour with hotel pickup, top churches, São Bento art and library, Praça XV, Paço Imperial, Mauá Olympic legacy, Cathedral.
“A nice tour that takes you thorough the most important landmarks in downtown Rio in a reasonable and good pace. Our tour guide Melanie was honestly such a sweetheart and we enjoyed our time with her a lot.”
