Brazil · CYCLING TOURS
15 reviewed
Treat this as the list a carioca would text you. 15 cycling tours, each with a price, the verdict of people who went, and the catch nobody mentions until after you pay.
Pedal São Paulo downtown highlights in 3 hours and 9 to 12 miles, starting at Portinha183, with major landmarks, art stops, and snacks.
“The guide Arhur was fantastic. He was very friendly, very informative and obviously very passionate about the city São Paulo. He took lots of photos and videos and ensured safety using his phone instead of getting his out. Great way to see a section of the city.”
Small-group Rio bike tour with expert English guides, three itineraries, iconic sights, and optional lunch, from Copacabana to Lapa.
“Philip (who led trip) is a seasoned cyclist, who's been living in Rio for quite a while) - is also a good leader. One other (minor) positive was that the group was made up of northern Europeans - felt at home, again!”
Cycle through Brasília’s superquadras and churches on a 3-hour Fatima neighborhood tour with free stops, great guides, and small-group pacing.
“This is a very good tour for learning how people live in the superquadras of Brasília. My guide Duda took me to a typical superquadra and its nearby shopping area, school, and cinema. The tour ended with a visit to the beautiful Santuário Dom Bosco.”
Bike through São Paulo street art: Ibirapuera, Museu Afro Brasil, Batman Alley, Minhocão, MAAU murals, Carandiru ruins. $85.
“I was lucky enough to have a private tour. Lucas was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the artists and the city of Sao Paulo overall. I feel like a saw a lot of the city in a short period of time, which was perfect for my overall travel schedule.”
Private half-day e-bike ride through Santa Teresa, Tijuca forest viewpoints, Lagoa, and Copacabana, with pedal assist and photo stops.
“Stefano was an oustanding guide - so friendly, knowledgeable on the area and good fun. I'd highly recommend doing this tour early in your Rio stay as you get to see pretty much all of the city. Bikes were great and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You will need to have a little bit of fitness and some familiarity with cycling.”
Pedal Brasília’s iconic architecture and everyday superblocks on a 7-hour bike tour of Lúcio Costa’s four scales, with free admissions and water.
“If you’re looking for a scenario beyond the obvious and know a little more of Brasilia’s everyday life, besides the conventional points, consider this tour as an option. It was a very cool experience and the guide Rui was extremely attentive and made the tour very pleasant. I recommend!Auto-translated”
A private 5-hour bike tour in Paraty with a guided route to viewpoints, the historic center, beaches, and waterfalls for real scenery time.
“We had a great time on our biking tour with Allison and Beatriz! We ended up being the only people on the tour and it felt very catered to us. Beatriz and Alison were very flexible with the timing and we were able to set the pace on the bikes so iRead more”
Pedal Rio's coast on a small-group bike tour with a guide, helmets, and photo stops at Copacabana, Botafogo, and Rodrigo de Freitas.
“Great tour, the bikes are in good condition, the people who work there are super friendly and the places you visit are amazing. I would definitely take this tour again.”
A full-day Pirenópolis getaway from Brasilia with old baroque streets, Treaty of Tordesillas stops, and Serra dos Pirineus waterfalls.
“A great day trip into the mountains! After driving out of the city, we stopped along the way to Pirenopolis at the National-Geographic-recommended Salto Corumbá waterfall, with a short hike there and back (about 30 mins total). Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim (though the water is cold and I didn't see anywhere by the falls to change). Then a delicious buffet lunch in Pirenopolis with the best grilled meats I've had in a while! In the afternoon we walked around Pirenopolis, looking at the shops and art--including local beer.”
Cycle São Paulo’s best street art and parks in 3.5 hours, from Jardins and Vila Madalena to Batman Alley and Ibirapuera.
“Arthur was incredible!! We got so much history about the city, and on top of that he’s hilarious! I highly recommend this tour and specifically Arthur! Also got a nice workout with the bikes. It’s cool to experience city life not in an uber!”
Bike through São Paulo street art with a small group, stops at Paulista Avenue, Beco do Batman, and Ibirapuera Park. 3.5 hours.
“Very nice guide, that knows almost everything about Brasil (history, culture …) enjoyed the trip a lot and can highly recommend it”
3-hour guided bike ride past Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, with photo stops and bilingual guides.
“The bikes were so neglected they were dangerous. 5 out 7 bikes had their chains fall off consistently - the guide didn’t even wait when that happened and would consistently run red lights when leading us. If we were to follow him we would have been mowed down by traffic. The bike brakes were poor. The chains themselves were so oily to the point our legs, clothes and shoes were stained. The tyres were dry rotted, so badly they were crumbling apart. The gears didn’t work. The guide didn’t even know where we were going. I rarely post negative reviews, but this tour was awful and we’d strongly suggest going…”
Ride an ATV quad across Arraial do Cabo’s quarries, trails, and beaches in 2 hours, with training, great views, and optional pro photos.
“Good fun will come and do again next time in Brazil”
Bike São Paulo highlights from MASP and Avenida Paulista to downtown landmarks, optional Luz, Liberdade, and the Catedral Ortodoxa. 3.5 hours.
“This is my first visit to Sao Paulo and Brazil. Lucas provided a great cycle and introduction to Sao Paulo. His English is excellent. His knowledge of the city and enthusiasm for sharing this was apparent. He provided interesting info on the history, architecture and politics of Sao Paulo, and many tips on places we visit outside of the tour. We had a couple stops to enjoy tastes of Sao Paulo. a perfect way to begin our travel in Brazil. Thanks Lucas!!”
Rent a bike in Paraty for 3 hours, grab a helmet and map, and zip between colonial sights, beaches, waterfalls, and cachaça stops at your pace.
