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The 15 Brazil Tours & Days Out You Should Actually Book

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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Copacabana or Ipanema Pickup, Then a 30-Minute Van Ride South

1.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Walk with a local guide through Rocinha in Rio. Safe, respectful, and educational, with pickup from Copacabana or Ipanema for $36.

“It was an amazing experience. And our guide Ray, was the best. Very good in English and she made you feel comfortable, which was nice, when it’s your first time in a favela.”

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour - Where We Meet at Belmond Copacabana Palace, 13:25

2.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

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 !”

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Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour - Ilha Grande Water Stops: Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde, and Swim-Friendly Timing

3.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77

Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by coach and boat, with Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde swims, beach time, and sea-view buffet lunch.

“It was fantastic value for money. A little bit rushed but that is the only way to see everything in one day. The tour guides were extremely helpful. However, the information provided beforehand was only given at 10pm the night before which was not adequate time to prepare.”

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Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides - Getting there: hotel pickup, transfers, and crossing borders

Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour - Park Lage: the rainforest pause inside Tijuca National Park

6.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Early Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca rainforest views at Park Lage, Selaron Steps, and Rio downtown icons in one 7-hour tour.

“João was our guide & Eduardo was our driver and they were nothing but amazing! This was my first time doing a tour and I was very nervous but they easily calmed my nerves! They checked in with us via whatsapp to show us what the van looks like with license plate number to confirm. They picked us up from our hotel and we immediately started our day! When we had gotten to Christ the redeemer the line to get in was extremely long, luckily João pulled some strings and got us to the front of the line so no waiting! He even scored us some awesome pics at the…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar - Getting to Urca, then onto the boat (and the one-step ladder)

7.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

3-hour Rio sunset sail with open bar, caipirinhas, snacks, and time to swim in Baía de Guanabara, plus views of Christ and Corcovado.

“I absolutely loved this - and it's a great way to see a different part of Rio. Paola and the team were super nice and fun. Highly recommend!!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - Price and Logistics: what $90 buys you in 4 hours

8.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Open-top jeep and easy hike in Tijuca National Park, with expert narration on Atlantic Forest reforestation and wildlife in 4 hours.

“Amelia was very accommodating. She made sure that everything we wanted to see was included in the tour. Our driver was terrific. He even showed us some different trails to see the best views. I would highly recommend and definitely worth the money.”

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Jolimont Winery Tour – Visitation and Tasting – Canela RS

Jolimont Winery Tour - Visitation and Tasting - Canela RS - Time Slots, Tour Length, and How to Schedule Your Day

São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour - Brooklin and Itaim Bibi: the business-district side of São Paulo

10.Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 587 reviews · 378 minutes - 7 hours · from $85

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.”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest - Waterfalls, Walking That Stays Gentle

Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Helicopter Tour - Meeting at Jacarepagúá Airport: where the day starts

12.Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 20 - 30 minutes · from $220

Shared helicopter flights over Rio with 20 or 25 minutes of routes for Christ, beaches, Copacabana, Sugarloaf, and big photo moments.

“Fantastic activity with amazing views. Small intimate group was a much better experience with a good all round view for everyone involved”

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Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail - Grande Rio factory tour: floats, production, and the scale you feel

13.Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $27

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!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with… - Christ the Redeemer, From Van to Viewpoint

Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - Meeting point, timing, and how the day actually flows

15.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

4x4 jeep to Serra da Bocaina waterfalls, Tobogã rock slide, Poço do Tarzan swim, then cachaça tasting at Engenho D'Ouro.

“The experience was absolutely amazing—waterfalls, distilleries, history, nature, and everything that made for a perfect day. The guides were exceptional, attentive to everyone’s needs, friendly, and always willing to help. It was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The restaurant in the jungle is also fantastic. If you’re booking this experience, I highly recommend the 6-hour tour for a truly complete experience.”

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