Brazil · CITY TOURS
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Treat this as the list a carioca would text you. 15 city tours, each with a price, the verdict of people who went, and the catch nobody mentions until after you pay.
7-hour shared São Paulo highlights tour with a licensed guide, air-conditioned van, key landmarks, photo stops, chocolate, and a local buffet.
“We did a city tour with Bruno Ferrari, who is an excellent and passionate tour guide who has a perfect understanding of the city's history. This 7-hour tour was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour, which is a must-do in Sao Paulo.”
Experience Rio Carnival backstage at Samba City, tour Grande Rio’s float and costume prep, try outfits, learn samba, and end with caipirinha.
“This was such a fun activity! The guides went out of their way to entertain and everyone on the tour, no matter their age, had a great time!”
A 5-hour São Paulo highlights tour with a guide, from Jardins churches and Batman Alley to Paulista Avenue, MAC rooftop views, and the historic center.
“The guide was very professional. He spoke about the places we visited and explained in detail their historical and cultural significance. He didn't forget to include anecdotes and interesting observations. The journey in the air-conditioned bus with other tourists was very pleasant.”
Tailor-made 4-hour private São Paulo tour with bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and key stops from Paulista Avenue to Ibirapuera Park.
“Juliana was a very personable and knowledgeable guide. She is conversant in English, Spanish and Portuguese. She provided a very special and memorable experience.”
Customize a private Rio tour with beach time, scenic viewpoints, and round-trip transport for 4 to 8 hours. Entry fees extra.
“Perfect guide and took the creativiteit op onze vragen. Very local sites seen RIO is great and now even more”
A fast, friendly intro to São Paulo, from Batman Alley murals to Ibirapuera and Estação da Luz, with multilingual guides.
“Excellent experience. Strongly recommended. Our guide was Maurício. He was very knowledgeable. It is a half day but takes more than six hours. Covers lot of places. Also there are heavy traffic jams. Make sure to bring some snacks and water (drinks).”
Half-day Rio tour to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer, plus Maracanã, Sambadrome, Selarón Steps and Cathedral.
“Nice guide and driver, and the statue is cool, but some things could be better. The pickup was about 15 minutes late with no communication, even though my hotel was the first stop. and the city tour was kind of meh, with a lot of time allocated. Lots of waiting around. Also, at least my group consisted of both English and Portuguese speaking, so the guide would say everything twice, and often when he got to the English part, we were already past whatever he was talking about.”
A full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio, visiting Quitandinha, the Imperial Museum, cathedral, and optional beer tastings in 9-10 hours.
“Very good guide! UHLALA :) Interesting historical place. Nice museum exposition.”
Hop on the Rio Samba Bus for a guided 2-hour loop through Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Lapa, and Christ the Redeemer, with music onboard.
“Pouvoir prendre le bus à n’importe quel arrêt à l’heure que l’on veut ou peu .😔perdu notre activité parce que on pouvait pas ce rendre à l’arrêt de départ”
Half-day Manaus city tour with hotel pickup, the historic Amazon Opera House, Indigenous museum stops, and Amazon River views in a small group.
“In the comfort of a vehicle on my own, with guide & driver… couldn’t have chosen better. Water was no problem to get and I learnt new things about Manaus.”
6-hour private Salvador tour tracing Afro-Brazilian roots, Yemayá, markets, Candomblé Ewe Fon faith, plus acarajé and sea-view lunch.
“Our Afro-Brazilian roots tour in Bahia with Ronaldo was one of the most powerful and enriching experiences of our entire trip. From the moment we met him, Ronaldo’s warmth, charisma, and deep knowledge of history and culture made us feel instantly connected—not just to him, but to the vibrant spirit of Bahia itself. This tour was unlike anything we’ve ever done. Ronaldo guided us through neighborhoods brimming with life and stories that revealed the rich tapestry of Afro-Brazilian identity. Our experience was deeply educational. One of the most unforgettable parts of the tour was learning about Candomblé. It was cool to understand its roots, rituals, and significance in the community.…”
Full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio: lunch buffet, three Bohemia tastings, Imperial Museum, cathedral, Crystal Palace, and more.
“Me encantó el tour!! Pasamos un día excelente con Rafael, un guía con toda la disposición y gustoso de compartir su conocimiento. Ribero, nuestro chófer, excepcional. Muchas gracias!”
Private 3-hour Centro walk in Rio, from Theatro Municipal to Paço Imperial. Learn the city’s story, with a flexible route.
“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!”
Full-day Rio tour to Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, plus Selaron, Cathedral and Sambodromo, with lunch buffet and guide.
“It is a shame that I have to give them one star at all. Be warned this is advertised as a city tour with several stops. Once in the bus you will notice 19 seats for customers. 7 of them you can’t see out the window. The last two rows are above the windows and the other seats. You have to try and bend over and really contort your body to see out of the bus. You have no control over what seats you pick because it is based on when they pick people up. If you are closer to the excursion, you will be picked up last and have…”
A 4-hour guided walk through Old Rio, from Candelária and São Bento to the Imperial Palace and Olympic-era Mauá Square.
“JB was knowledgeable, spoke English well and is obviously very passionate about his city. WE got a view of the Museum of Tomorrow from the Benedictine monastery that normally you would not see so got a cracking photograph. Excellent value for money, as got lots of info about getting about Rio in general, Tip -- if you are meeting at a hotel but not resident there then go into reception --- he will look for you there not outside.”
