Ah, Rio! The city that seems to have it all: beautiful beaches, lovely green spaces, phenomenal viewpoints, historic buildings, not to mention its bustling nightlife, electric samba beats, friendly people and rich culture.

The only bad thing about Rio is that the almost endless amount of activities to do, make it very difficult to choose which plans to pick. To help you do so, we decided to share with you which tours are our best sellers and favorites among fellow travelers like you. Our 4 most famous Rio de Janeiro tours are:

 

Full City Tour in Rio

This full day City Tour takes you on a tour of the most important attractions and points of interest in Rio de Janeiro. Starting in downtown, you will visit important landmarks such as the Sambadrome, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square. Then it heads towards Urca Hill and begins the ascent to Sugarloaf Hill to reach the spectacular panoramic views of the city that can be seen from this place. At this point, you will stop to satisfy your appetite with a delicious seafood lunch before boarding the Cosme Velho train to cross the Tijuca Forest and climb up to Christ the Redeemer located at the top of Corcovado Hill. During a guided tour of the city, a day full of culture, history and spectacular scenery awaits you.

The Full City Tour in Rio is ideal for those who have little time and want to visit the best attractions that Rio de Janeiro has in a single day.

The tour is available every day and lasts 9 hours.  

 

See the best attractions of Rio during a Full City Tour in Rio / Photo: ujasnpandya

 

Jeep Tour through the Tijuca Forest

Immerse yourself in the thick green ramification of one of the largest urban forests in the world. This Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour introduces passengers deep into the heart of this immense tropical forest. For a leisurely walk along one of the jungle trails, before jumping back into the open jeep that will continue on its way to explore the forest much better. So keep your eyes peeled for all the wildlife moving through the treetops; be stealthy and you'll see monkeys, exotic birds and butterflies as you visit the park's best natural attractions, including waterfalls and viewpoints where you can get extraordinary panoramic views of the city.

This tour is perfect for tourists who are looking for an activity that allows them to explore in depth the abundant vegetation that surrounds Rio, while escaping to a peaceful place where the urban hustle and bustle cannot reach them.

The tour is available every day, has two schedules to choose from and lasts 3 hours.

 


Take a tour aboard a Jeep through the cool shade of the Tijuca Forest / Photo: Mikolaj Niemczewski

 

Favela Rocinha Tour

Brazil is a complex society that harbors enormous social inequality and Rio de Janeiro is no exception. In order to understand these difficulties, you have to access even the least affluent places. One of the most common ways to do this is through favela tours. Like this Rocinha Favela Tour, where you can visit, during a half-day tour, the most crowded favela in Rio. There you can admire the panoramic view, the architecture and learn about the customs and lifestyles of the people who live in the Rocinha and Vila Canoa favelas. The tour includes a stop at the Para Ti school in Vila Canoas, which is sponsored by an Italian family, in order to give children living in the favela a chance to thrive.

If you are interested in getting to know another side of Rio and to better understand the social reality of Brazil, then this tour may interest you.

The tour runs daily and lasts 3 hours.

 

Take a tour through the most populated favela in Rio: Rocinha /Photo: UrsaHoogle

 

Samba Show Platform

You don't have to be in Rio during Carnival to experience live the samba voltage and indescribable energy that unfolds during the Rio Carnival. Book your place at the city's most famous samba show to spend an evening to the rhythm of samba, as you watch expert dancers move their bodies, dressed in their elaborate and colorful costumes, to the energetic beat of Brazil's percussive music. Plataforma Samba Show is a nighttime experience you won't find anywhere else in the world!

This tour activity is ideal for travelers who want to feel the pulse of Rio's nightlife and the contagious samba culture.

The tour runs daily and starts at 7:00 pm. It is possible to make a reservation with dinner included.

 

Experience the electrifying atmosphere at Plataforma Samba / Photo: PeopleImages

The coolest thing about Rio is that it always has something for everyone who visits the Marvelous City. That's why at Daytours4u we always try to reflect that spirit in all the activities we offer, in order to give you, our traveler friend, the possibility to choose from a wide variety of tours and activities. So, no matter if you want to book these renowned tours in Rio, or you want to make your own customized itinerary, we are here to help you plan your dream vacation in Rio de Janeiro!

So what are you waiting for, book your travel activities in Rio de Janeiro today and let Daytours4u make your trip unforgettable!

 

By: Daytours4u.com Content Team / updated 2022.