Brazil · WALKING TOURS
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These 12 are the picks from 12 walking tours gathered here. Cost, duration and the one detail that matters sit under every entry, so choosing takes five minutes.
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.”
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 !”
Lantern-lit sunrise hike to Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, with a local motor-taxi ride and big Rio views of Cristo and beaches.
“Early start but well worth it, the views were spectacular in the clear night sky and into the morning sunset. Our guide Robinson was very helpful throughout, I’d highly recommend.”
Walk Rio’s Little Africa, trace African roots behind samba and Afro dance, and enjoy Mauá Square rooftop views in 2.5 hours.
“Tour was amazing our guide was Larissa very down to earth! Tour was very informative definitely recommend it if coming to Brazil and you’d like to learn more about Afro Brazilian history!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Paraty’s historic UNESCO center, ending with a free Cachaça Gabriela honey-spice tasting for $19.
“Absolute must for understanding the history of this town. The tour was incredibly informative and well done!”
Walk São Paulo’s Centro with a small English group, from Edifício Itália to Liberdade, with architecture, markets, and big stories.
“The tour I had of São Paulo yesterday was so much more than I could have wished for! I was given an insight into the rich history of the city, the currently political climate of Brazil and took in some hidden sights that I wouldn’t have be able to find on my own. I cannot recommend this tour enough!”
A 2-hour downtown São Paulo walking tour in English, with Copan, galleries, historic churches, immigrant history, and practical local tips.
“Awesome our tour guide knew the history of the architecture, and made us aware of the social context the buildings were created”
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!”
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.”
Walk Salvador’s historic sights and Pelourinho, with UNESCO context, big viewpoints, and a small-group guide in 2.5 hours.
“Eduardo was very keen on showing additional individual preferences. The tour was really helpful to make the best of Salvador for that view days. He gave helpful tips what to do.”
Guided ecological walk in Cantareira, São Paulo, through Atlantic rainforest, waterfalls and a 1,000 m viewpoint with hotel pickup.
“Luis was our guide and we had a great 6 hour tour with him that included a 1 hour drive each way from our hotel. He shared interesting stories and we had a great hike to the top of the lookout where we could see down on the City of Sao Paolo. Too bad there is some smog, but still a great view. He brought snacks and drinks with him and we also stopped and got fresh coconut water. Excellent day, but one needs to be able to walk uphill for a few KM.”
Walk Santa Teresa’s yellow tram, Selarón Steps, Lapa aqueduct and Cinelândia with a small-group guide. Tickets included.
“What a great way to visit a special area of Rio. We were picked up at our hotel, took the Metro to the vintage tram upwards. The neighborhood is enchanting and having a personal guide, who seemed to know everyone, everywhere we went , helped me feel like I was welcome. Edmundo was our guide, being an artist himself, I felt my friend and I had a wonderfully personalized visit to a very special place”
