15 Cycling Tours in Brazil Worth Booking

1.Downtown Historical Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Ride 9 to 12 miles through São Paulo with UrbanBikeSP, starting at Portinha183 Café in Vila Mariana. Guides such as Juliana, Arthur, Pedro, and Roberto lead small groups through Paulista Avenue, downtown, Luz, Sé, and Liberdade, with bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and local history included.

“The guide Arhur was fantastic. He was very friendly, very informative and obviously very passionate about the city São Paulo. He took lots of photos and videos and ensured safety using his phone instead of getting his out. Great way to see a section of the city.”

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2.Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36

Ride through Rio with an English-speaking guide and no more than 10 people. Pick a 3-hour southern route, a 4-hour city-and-history route, or a 7-hour full-day ride with lunch. Guides such as Marco, Duco, Thiago, and Sean are praised for clear explanations, safe pacing, and local tips.

“Philip (who led trip) is a seasoned cyclist, who's been living in Rio for quite a while) - is also a good leader. One other (minor) positive was that the group was made up of northern Europeans - felt at home, again!”

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3.Fatima Neighborhood and Church Unit Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Ride with Camelo Bike Tour through Brasília’s residential superquadras, parks, cinemas, music sites, and churches. Guides such as Duda explain how Lucio Costa’s plan works in daily life. The route includes Fatima Church, Athos Bulcão tiles, and the blue-lit Dom Bosco Sanctuary.

“This is a very good tour for learning how people live in the superquadras of Brasília. My guide Duda took me to a typical superquadra and its nearby shopping area, school, and cinema. The tour ended with a visit to the beautiful Santuário Dom Bosco.”

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4.Street Art and Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride through São Paulo with a guide such as Arthur, Roberto, Pedro, or Lucas, linking Ibirapuera Park, Afro Brazil Museum, Batman Alley, MAAU, Carandiru, and Paulista Avenue. Expect street art, city history, bike paths, hills, a small cheese-bread snack, and a maximum group of 10.

“Amazing tour! We learned a lot about the art scene as well as Sao Paulo's history. Beautiful ride through the park as well.”

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5.Half Day Private E-Bike Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Start with Stefano in Santa Teresa and learn to handle an electric bike before riding through Tijuca Forest to Dona Marta, Vista Chinesa, Lagoa, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Flamengo. Expect steep hills, great views, wildlife sightings, coastal bike paths, and a private four-to-six-hour ride.

“Great tour and great guide! Highly recommend for something different to do in Rio. 3-4 hours in duration, lots of ops to take photos, a different perspective, a knowledgeable and experienced guide, and the bikes are great!”

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6.Bike Tour of the 4 Scales of Lucio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about seven hours cycling Brasília with Camelo Bike Tour, following Lúcio Costa’s four urban scales. See Niemeyer landmarks, a model superquadra, Burle Marx gardens, civic squares, and everyday city life. Guides may include Larissa, Romain, Rui, or Daniel.

“Experiencia increíble. Muy buena organización, recorrido y paradas perfecto, buenas bicis y Daniel el guía de 10 (ayudando, dirigiendo todo, controlando cruces y semáforos, explicando muy entretenido y haciendo buenas fotos). Brasilia es una ciudad muy especial, diferente, y poder visitarla entera en bici y con un buen guía es una experiencia top.”

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7.Private Bike Tour in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $63

Start at Jabaquara Beach for a private bicycle outing with Alison and Beatriz’s team. You may ride to waterfalls, beaches, Morro do Forte, the Fisherman’s Wharf, and Paraty’s historic center. Bikes, safety gear, water, and a guide are included, with the route adjusted to your group.

“This was a wonderful day out - a private bike tour of the beautiful waterfalls surrounding Paraty! A great way to see another side of Paraty. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts, beautiful scenery and an extra bonus of good exercise cycling up the Paraty hills.”

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8.Small-Group Urban Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride through Rio’s Copacabana, Botafogo, Ipanema, Vermelha Beach, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon with a professional guide. This three-hour outing covers major views, backstreets, and photo stops in a group of no more than 10. Bikes and helmets are included, but food and hotel transport are not.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and positive. We always felt safe and we saw an amazing number of places throughout the city. highly recommend.”

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9.Pirenópolis, the charming baroque city inaugurated in 1723 in the gold cycle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 1 day 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Brasília with Alberto or Anselmo to Pirenópolis, a 1723 baroque town. Visit historic sites, Treaty of Tordesillas markers, Serra dos Pirineus waterfalls, and a local restaurant. The private tour lasts about eight hours and costs $220 per group of up to four.

“A great day trip into the mountains! After driving out of the city, we stopped along the way to Pirenopolis at the National-Geographic-recommended Salto Corumbá waterfall, with a short hike there and back (about 30 mins total). Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim (though the water is cold and I didn't see anywhere by the falls to change). Then a delicious buffet lunch in Pirenopolis with the best grilled meats I've had in a while! In the afternoon we walked around Pirenopolis, looking at the shops and art--including local beer.”

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10.The Coolest Urban Scenes Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Spend 210 minutes cycling São Paulo with guides such as Roberto, Arthur, or Lucas. Ride from Vila Mariana through Ibirapuera Park, Jardins, Vila Madalena, Batman Alley, Pinheiros, and Faria Lima, with stops for art, architecture, city views, and local stories.

“Exploring São Paulo with Roberto as our bike tour guide was an absolute delight! From the very beginning, his enthusiasm was infectious. He expertly led us through a variety of São Paulo's iconic landmarks, combining the thrill of cycling with the joy of learning about this vibrant metropolis. He ensured that everyone in the group felt comfortable and included, no matter their level of cycling experience.”

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11.Street Art Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $160

Spend 210 minutes cycling from Portinha 183 Café through Paulista Avenue, Casa das Rosas, MASP, Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman, and Ibirapuera Park. Guides speak Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Arthur has led the ride, adding useful context on Brazilian culture and city life.

“I was a little hesitant because I wanted to know more than just street art, however the tour guide Arthur, did it for me. We talk and he explained the culture not just the beautiful art pieces. He took us on a trip through beautiful areas, we got to know the surroundings. The bikes were pretty good. Another thing, the tour guide did everything in his power to make us feel good he went above and beyond, I’m more than thankful for this experience, I’m glad I did it and definitely recommend anyone to try it out.”

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12.Rio Bike Tour – Discover the Beaches and Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet your bilingual guide at the Fairmont Copacabana and pedal at an easy pace past Copacabana, Arpoador, Ipanema, Leblon, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Guides such as Ulysses and Bruno have led past departures. Expect city views, photo stops, and a 3-hour ride without hotel transfers.

“The tour was incredible! The people who help you book your trip are very friendly and helpful, and the tour itself is amazing! Our guide, Ulysses, was very friendly and took us through Rio's scenic neighborhoods (Botafogo, Flamengo, Copacabana, and the beautiful center of Rio downtown). You will see views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and much more!”

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13.ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Ride an automatic quad bike from Central dos Quadricilos through Arraial do Cabo’s quarry, beaches, sandy trails, and dunes. A guide leads the small group in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. You need a valid Category B license, and each quad carries up to two people.

“Horrendous, tour guide didn’t even know we’re coming, imagine I had to message an hour before the tour, even though they should’ve messaged me 24 hours before. It took us 3 hours to get there and back, and we wasted a whole day, worst off when they decided to message us, they mentioned they made a mistake with our booking, and booked it for 07:00 AM rather than 1:30 PM and essentially told us to wait a couple of hours before we get a slot, it’s unbelievable!”

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14.São Paulo Highlights: Culture, History, and Vibrance by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Ride from Vila Mariana through Avenida Paulista, downtown, Liberdade, and possibly Luz with a private guide in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Stop at MASP, Casa das Rosas, Theatro Municipal, and more. Pedro, Lucas, and Renato have guided past departures.

“Deze activiteit is zeer goed verlopen. Renato kent de stad door en door en gaf ons zeer veel informatie. Hij sprak zeer goed en duidelijk Engels. We voelden ons ten allen tijde veilig. Hij stelde spontaan voor om enkele foto's van ons te maken zodat we een aandenken hadden. Dat vonden we zeer tof. Wij hebben de stad voor een deel gezien als het al vrij donker was. De straten en enkele grote gebouwen waren verlicht, ook dat gaf een heel mooi beeld. Er was regen voorspeld dus Renato had een regenjas voorzien en ook een flesje water en lichten op onze fiets. Kortom, het was een echte aanrader.”

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15.Half-Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

You get three hours with a bike, helmet, map, and padlock for a self-guided ride around Paraty. Pedal through the colonial center, along beaches, or toward waterfalls, cachaça distilleries, and Morro do Defensor Fortress. No guide or transport is included.

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