Brazil · HALF-DAY
13 reviewed
Treat this as the list a carioca would text you. 13 half-day tours, each with a price, the verdict of people who went, and the catch nobody mentions until after you pay.
Half-day walk through Rocinha with local English-speaking guides, a community donation, Capoeira stops, and panoramic views for $35.
“If you go to Rio you have to do this tour it’s a great insight into life here and we felt safer with our guide than we had at times on Copacabana beach ! We had wellington as the guide and he was brilliant !”
Half-day open-air jeep adventure through Tijuca National Forest, with Christ views, a waterfall dip, easy trails, and a São Conrado finish.
“Our guide & driver were excellent throughout our trip. The Rain forest was just as we thought, dense foliage and even better with it raining.”
Private round-trip transfers and admission tickets bundle Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, plus a Tijuca forest lookout in about 5 hours.
“It was a super tour and especialy a super talent guider who switched 4 languages English,Italian, Spanish , French ... She has also rich knowledges about the history and culture . We are very satisfied with such kind talent guider Úruglar”
A 4-hour half-day tour mixing Historic Rio and Santa Teresa, from Lapa’s aqueduct to Parque das Ruínas views, with pickup and a multilingual guide.
“Dario was excellent and knew all the spots and history. He answered all our questions and finally made took us to an amazing library from the 1750s and a remarkable restaurant. Great experience”
A guided half-day Rio tour to Sugar Loaf with city sights, Cathedral stop, and two cable car rides, with hotel pickup included.
“We had a great half day tour to sugarloaf mountain. Was offered convenient pick up from the hotel lobby. Mr. Warley was our guide. He was awesome !! very knowledgeable and explained the history in great detail. Highly recommend this tour”
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 tour from Copacabana to Christ the Redeemer and Selarón Steps, with Tijuca Forest drive, hotel pickup, and panoramic views.
“Absolutely incredible experience. Our tour guide Carla was absolutely the best, she was extremely knowledgable, welcoming and helpful in every possible way. Truly a memorable experience.”
Half-day guided Rio tour to Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca rainforest, Selaron Steps, and optional Sugarloaf Mountain views. From $48.
“Trip was great, a beautiful sunny day. Our tour guide (Milene) was amazing; it was my partner first time in Brazil, and Milene speaks very good English and Spanish, she is very friendly and kind. Thank you so much.”
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.”
Private half-day Rio tour with a local guide. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Selaron steps, cathedral, Tijuca sights, Botanical Garden, Sugarloaf drop-off.
“Worth every penny! Not having transport in Rio - this was the best way to see all the “hidden gems” and missing all the long queues and overrated tourist spots. Santos took us to the most amazing places and views and experiences the true Brazilian style without the crowds. Completely tailored to what we wanted and wanted to skip. He is an amazing photographer too!”
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.”
A flexible private half-day São Paulo tour with door-to-door pickup, guided stops from Batman Alley to Ibirapuera and Mercado Municipal.
“The tour guide was the only thing memorable he was a nice man. But the tour offered by Viator for the price paid is horrible. I am letting other tourists know not to waste your money!”
Cruise the Guamá River from Belém, explore Furos do Benedito and Paciência, and visit a riverside community on a 4-hour tour.
“It is a really nice tour! We had so much fun!”
