The 15 Búzios Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Private Program for Accredited Diver in Búzios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Join P&P Escola e Operadora de Mergulho at João Fernandes Beach for a private two-hour scuba session made for certified divers. Your guide leads you through clear water and a protected natural pool where you may see turtles, seahorses, coral, starfish, crabs, and colorful fish. Equipment is included, photos cost extra.

“These guys were amazing! Extremely personal service! My husband and I are very experienced divers and booked this off of Viator. We were just here for a day off the cruise ship but would definitely come back since we own a dive shop in the United States!”

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2.Búzios Trolley Adventure City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Ride an open-air trolley through Búzios for two hours, passing 12 beaches and stopping at Brava and João Fernandes belvederes. A Spanish, English, or Portuguese guide helps you get oriented, while optional hotel pickup adds convenience.

“The guide and driver really made the tour. They were fun, informative and catered to all languages including English. It is a great way to orient self to the area and beaches and history. It is breezy and pleasant in the heat and fun to meet new friends. Highly recommend! Great for solo travellers.”

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3.Catamaran Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Board a comfortable catamaran from Búzios Downtown Pier for a three-hour coastal cruise with Portuguese or Spanish staff. See João Fernandes, Azeda, Tartaruga, and other famous beaches, with three 30-minute swimming stops. Hotel pickup in central Búzios is included, but drinks, snorkel gear, and return transport are not.

“Uns wurde ein Transfer zum Katamaran zugesichert. Dieser wurde dann einen Tag vor dem Ausflug zurückgezogen. somit mussten wir laufen. Leider gab es dann erstmal über eine Stunde Verzögerung bis wir auf dem Katamaran angekommen sind... Laut Beschreibung ist es ein Ausflug zu den besten Tauchspots der Insel. Die drei spots waren aber alles andere als schön zum Tauchen. Das Wasser war total trüb sodass man leider nichts sehen konnte außer ein paar Fische die der Guide angelockt hat... Wer auf eine Party Katamaranfahrt lust hat sollte diesen Ausflug buchen, wer etwas von der Unterwasserwelt sehen möchte sollte es lieber lassen. Man kann auch getrost einfach an der Promenade vorbeilaufen,…”

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4.Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 56 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

See Búzios from the water on a 2.5-hour schooner cruise with Spanish, English, or Portuguese assistance. Pass 12 beaches and islands, then stop at João Fernandes, Feia Island, and Little Turtle Beach for swimming or rest. Meet by the Brigitte Bardot statue.

“Yo pagué por una paso en barco galera y tuve una excursión por tierra por las costas y morros. Si era esa la actividad no se entendió a la hora de adquirir el servicio , a pesar de eso la actividad , y el guía fue muy linda experiencia , me gustó mecho pero me quedé con esa duda de no saber si Estaba mal expresado o me pusieron en otra escursion , las chicas de la recepción parecían desorientada . Previamente me mandaron msj WhatsApp y parecía todo bien pero ciando llegué no entendía bien el español . Gracias fue linda experiencia igual. Lo recomiendo muchísimo”

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5.Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 53 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Travel from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo for a boat ride past Lighthouse Island, Blue Grotto, Pontal do Atalaia, and Forno Beach. You get three swim stops, buffet lunch, and a Cabo Frio city tour, though weather, boarding delays, and an extra boat fee can affect the day.

“le spiagge di Arrial do Cabo, sono fantastiche come ai Caraibi. Purtroppo per il tour non si può dire lo stesso. Presi in hotel alle 8.20 a Buzios con una macchina ci hanno ad portato ad Arrial do Cabo. Arrivati lì ore 9.20 abbiamo aspettato quasi 2 ore prima che la nostra barca lasciasse il porto. Lasciato la banchina ore 11.15. Visto 4 spiagge di cui solo 2 visitabili solo via gommone. Alle 15.15 rientro in porto. Fermati a mangiare e ritorno a Buzios. La sosta di Cabo Frio inserita nel programma e non fatta? Sicuramente esperienza da non ripetere. Peccato”

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6.Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo by air-conditioned vehicle, then spend about four hours at sea visiting Forno Beach, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Praia do Farol, Our Lady of Assumption, and Blue Grotto. English guiding can vary, though guide Nay has provided careful translations.

“Bellas playas, pero la excursión muy comprimida. Mucho circo. Muchas pequeñas cosas a tener en cuenta que hacen imposible relajar.”

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7.Private Walk through the Natural Pools in Búzios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk 3.5 km through Costa do Sol State Park with an accredited guide such as Nicole, Loan, or Nay. Expect rocky paths, Pedra do Guardião, Praia dos Amores, and swimming at Enseada das Poças. The private format lets your guide adjust the pace, but you need moderate fitness and proper shoes.

“Nicole was a great guide. She was enthusiastic and wanted to make sure that the experience was exactly what we wanted so she gave us a couple different options.”

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8.Armação dos Búzios: Walk Through the Natural Pools in Búzios

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Explore Pedra do Guardião, low-tide rock pools, and Praia dos Amores on a private 3.5km walk in Búzios. Guides such as Nicole, Nicola, or Loan explain the area’s geology and nature. Bring sturdy shoes, water, swimwear, and a towel, since sea conditions may cancel swimming.

“Excellent. Our guide, Nicole was so enthusiastic for her subject & keen to pass on to us. Good length walk, with spectacular views. Sadly we didn’t have the opportunity to swim in rock pools as advertised, but still a lovely experience.”

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9.Armação dos Búzios: 3-Stop Schooner Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19Best value

Sail from Centro on a spacious Portuguese-speaking schooner built for up to 120 people. In 2.5 hours, you’ll pass 12 beaches and 3 islands, stop three times for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy an onboard children’s pool and 13-meter waterslide.

“Pas mal, dommage qu on est pas eu d explication, niys étions les seuls européens et ne parlons pas portugais. On ne pouvais pas vraiment se baigner car trop froid, même si beaucoup ont réussi. En plus obligé de porter des gilets de sauvetage pour nager, pas pratique pour aller sous l eau.”

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10.Speedboat tour of 2 islands and 11 beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 - 7 hours

Take a private speedboat for up to 11 people along Búzios’ north coast. Choose four or seven hours, swim at Tartaruga, Azeda, João Fernandes, and more, then grill your own food on board. Captain-led service is in Portuguese, with online help in English and Spanish.

“The trip is just perfect. The driver is professional and very friendly everything was great!”

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11.Diving in Buzios

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $150

Travel from Rio to Búzios for a beginner-friendly scuba session at João Fernandes Beach. Your instructor provides the lesson and equipment, then guides you underwater for 45 to 60 minutes. Guide Pablo handles the day, with lunch on Rua das Pedras included.

“Apart for not be able to leave at 4h30pm when the activity ended, we had to wait until 6pm. No fun. Loved my Scuba diving experience, tour guide and comfortable transportation.”

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12.DIVING EXPERIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet at Centro de Mergulho Dive is Cool, then head to João Fernandinho Beach for a three-hour underwater session. You receive a theory lesson, unlimited water practice, personal instruction, and the chance to see turtles, sea urchins, seahorses, coral, and colorful fish.

“O pessoal é legal e amigável, mas a experiência em si não foi muito boa. Já fiz váaaaarios mergulhos de batismo antes e nenhum deles o instrutor ficou tão em cima e próximo de mim como esse. Sem falar que eu questionei a questão da visibilidade, eles falaram que seria de boa mas na verdade a água estava muuuito turva, e mesmo eu perguntando não levaram em consideração para o mergulho. Então tendo como base outros mergulhos que já fiz, esse foi o pior de todos. Não recomendo.”

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13.City Tour & Beach Hopping with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 7 - 13 hours · from $51

Spend a full day touring Búzios by land and sea. Visit Orla Bardot, João Fernandes, Praia Brava, and other coastal stops, then take a 2.5-hour boat ride with a 13-meter slide and children’s pool. Hotel pickup, bilingual guide, and buffet lunch are included.

“Didn’t like it! We were victims of a tour company mistake and lost the first part of the tour. Guide not knowledgeable.”

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14.Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Travel from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo for an eight-hour guided day with a schooner cruise, Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Praia do Forno, buffet steakhouse lunch, and a short Cabo Frio tour. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides are available.

“ek lugar del almuerzo, ek baño es precario igual q la atención”

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15.City Tour by Trolley with 12 Beaches and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Ride an open-sided trolley around Búzios for two hours, visiting 12 beaches with five stops for photos and short beach breaks. Your guide speaks English, Portuguese, or Spanish and shares local stories. Centrally located hotel pickup is included, but food, drinks, and entrance fees are not.

“Vale a pena! Aconselho. Equipa fantástica e simpática de guias.”

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