Brazil · TOUR REVIEWS
A fortnight gets you a city, a waterfall and one more idea — the country is bigger than the plan. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
See Rio’s icons in one day, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to Selarón Steps, with lunch, hotel pickup, and a multilingual guide.
“Katrin was wonderful to travel with. We ran late getting off our cruise ship, but she was able to accommodate us. It was a real joy!”
Ride the Corcovado Train through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, with sweeping Rio views, priority access, and practical booking advice.
“Really good experience and well organised with brilliant communication. Also had time to roam the area by myself and grab as many pictures memories. Would definitely recommend!”
Explore Rio’s Rocinha favela with a local guide, learn about daily life, and see the city from a more grounded perspective.
“I want to thank our tour guide Ray She was really nice and very helpful Her English was great, all the information she gave us was really clear”
Ride Rio’s official Sugarloaf cable car for sweeping city, ocean, and Guanabara Bay views, with flexible summit time and optional fast-track access.
“No queuing needed, you receive the actual ticket via email from GYG. It’s the third email you get from them. At the entrance, you might be able to enter earlier if there are not many people. Depends on the overall demand on that day. Views from above are spectacular; it’s the second time I have gone. This time during sunset, which offers amazing pictures and views at night.”
See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Carnival landmarks, and Rio’s famous barbecue in one full-day guided tour.
“The experience was so good and the guide was amazing! I highly recommend it! 10/10”
Walk Rocinha with local guides, hear real stories, visit a capoeira school, and enjoy sweeping Rio views on this respectful 3-hour tour.
“Amazing Tour! Wellington was a great Guide, perfect english and never made us feel unsave! 10/10 would recommend”
Review of the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day tour from Rio, with lagoon swims, island beaches, lunch, boat fun, costs, and practical tips.
“Booked day before. Clear messaging via WhatsApp to clarify the pickup address and time. Guide has perfect English/Spanish/Portuguese. Snorkels/mask/floatation vest/drinks cost. Otherwise, this is good if you want to ride a boat (45-1 hr each way) and stop at beaches in the islands. There is no history or explanation from the guide they are simply coordinators. Simply see this as a very cheap transportation and coordination + free lunch on the island. Left at 7AM and home at 9PM. Can be rainy so bring poncho and warm clothes as the boat is open air and got cold for us.”
Step inside Rio’s legendary Maracanã Stadium for a self-guided 40-minute tour of the pitch, tunnel, changing rooms, museum, and press room.
“Amazing stadium! You can create a video of you shooting goals on Copacabana by additional price;)”
See Iguazu Falls from Argentina and Brazil in one guided day, with hotel transfers, border help, panoramic trails, and an optional boat ride.
“It’s a long day but worth it especially if you’re only in the area for 2 nights. If it’s just photos you want Brasil side is best”
Learn samba basics with an experienced carnival performer in Ipanema, then try on costumes and receive photos from your one-hour class.
“Gaby was such an incredible teacher who was patient, entertaining and lovely to meet. It was such a fun experience right before Carnival with amazing music and fun dance routines. I highly recommend to book this experience and have Gaby showcase a snippet of Brazilian culture.”
Ride three cable-car stations above Caracol Waterfall in Canela, with lookout views, shops, hot chocolate, and optional Eagle zip line access.
See Rio from Guanabara Bay on a small-group sunset sail with Sugarloaf views, caipirinhas, snacks, and optional swimming.
“This was SO such fun!! Clarisse and the crew made sure everyone on board was well taken care. There was about 10 of us on board and it definitely didn’t feel overcrowded. The drinks were unlimited and the snacks were yummy! Clarisse was the absolute sweetest person and made sure everyone was happy the whole time. An absolute gem! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Especially for solo travellers like I was! 5 stars all around!”
Rio’s Lapa pub crawl pairs cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha, live samba, and a DJ club night with friendly local guides.
“The guide Eric (!) was fabulous. We had so much fun and he took care of everything 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Highly recommend this tour”
See Christ the Redeemer before the crowds, Selaron Steps, Tijuca rainforest, Rio Cathedral, and more on a guided 7-hour tour.
“Me and my bf loved it. The tour was soooo full and the explanations were very detailed. Joao and Marcelo were amazing really best tour guide and chauffeur. The whole day was better than what we’ve expected and we saw even more than we hoped. For 58€ it’s a steal!!! I recommend it to everyone!!! Also the restaurant (even if we had to pay for it) was a 10/10 and not expensive”
Watch Rio’s sunset from Guanabara Bay on a three-hour sailboat ride with caipirinhas, snacks, music, swimming, and Christ the Redeemer views.
“The views and hosts were great. Big shout out to Captain Carlos. He was so knowledgeable and we simply loved him. Watching the planes take off and swimming in the middle of the ocean were highlights for us. Drinks and food were average, but everything else made up for it.”
Pick a city, a waterfall or a stretch of sand.
