Brazil · WALKING TOURS
Old centres here are made for feet: Pelourinho’s hills, Paraty’s flooded cobbles, downtown Rio between the office towers. These 13 walks are priced by length, with a note on the ones that climb.
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”
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”
Hike Two Brothers before dawn with a local Vidigal guide, motor taxi, forest trail, and sweeping sunrise views over Rio.
“This was amazing! Although early, the view were impeccable! Our hike guide was knowledgeable and so helpful! Most definitely worth the money!!”
Walk Rio’s Little Africa with a passionate guide, tracing Afro-Brazilian history, samba, food, art, and the Valongo Wharf for $40.
“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!”
Explore Paraty’s UNESCO-listed center, learn its colonial and Masonic secrets, and taste local Cachaça Gabriela on a 90-minute tour.
“Absolute must for understanding the history of this town. The tour was incredibly informative and well done!”
Walk São Paulo’s historic center from Edifício Itália to Liberdade with guide Giuliano, covering architecture, immigration, coffee, and city life.
“Great overview of the history of São Paulo! Our guide was thorough and gave us a ton of information on the history and socioeconomic reasons behind the changes the city saw. There was no question he could not answer. I could probably read about all of this on Wikipedia, but Guilliano really fleshed it out and brought it to life in a way that will stay with me a long time. Highly recommend!”
Explore São Paulo’s historic center, early skyscrapers, churches, immigrant cultures, and local life on a two-hour English walking tour.
“The tour was great, our guide was kind to let me join even if I was a bit late. The information was relevant. We visited the main places of the city that gave us a nice overview of the center.”
Explore Rio’s historic center on a private three-hour walk from Cinelandia to Paço Imperial, with local stories, grand buildings, and street life.
“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!”
Explore Rio’s old center on foot, from Candelária and São Bento to Paço Imperial, Confeitaria Colombo, and the Olympic-era port.
“our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and took us to interesting places. I am not very good at names, but I believe her name was Malenia. I would recommend this tour.”
Explore Salvador’s Pelourinho on a 2.5-hour small-group walk through colonial squares, Afro-Brazilian culture, ocean views, and landmark sites.
“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.”
Explore São Paulo’s Atlantic rainforest with a private naturalist guide, waterfalls, monkeys, mountain views, snacks, and hotel transport.
“Our guide Denis was so fabulous! From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off he went out of his way to accommodate us and make sure we got the best information about the flora, fauna and history of the area along with some good chuckles along the way. He even brought a selection of snacks and water for us. Being in the forest was such a welcome retreat from the hustle bustle of São Paulo.”
Ride Rio’s yellow tram through Santa Teresa, see Selarón Steps and Lapa’s arches, and explore historic Cinelândia with a local guide.
“We had a great time on this tour. It was just my husband and I alongside our guide Lorena. We especially enjoyed Santa Teresa and selaron steps. Metro and tram tickets included in the price of the tour and we also enjoyed a Caipirinha. Lorena was very friendly and knowledgeable and answered questions we had about rio. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
A social São Paulo nightlife tour through four Vila Madalena bars, with an open bar, caipirinha, dancing, and a funk-club finish.
“Good experience lots of bars lots of entertainment. Great meeting people fellow travelers and locals.”
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