15 Guided Tours in Brazil Worth Booking

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Starting from Copacabana, Ipanema, or São Conrado

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

You’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan from Copacabana, Ipanema, or São Conrado to Rocinha for a two-hour guided walk. Local guides including Ray, Bruno, and Carlos explain daily life, answer questions, and help you explore with care.

“We learnt a lot from our tour guide Ray, she is from Rocinha and keen to share any details with you and answers questions in detail. She takes care of each guests individualy.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

2.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Ride into Tijuca National Park in an open-top Jeep with a multilingual guide such as Jorge, Roberta, or Everton. Stop at waterfalls, Chinese View, Mayrink Chapel, and Emperor’s Table, then walk an easy forest trail among tropical plants, birds, butterflies, and possible monkeys.

“Eduardo is awesome! He'll point out other sights to visit as you head to the Tijuca Rainforest. Within minutes of entering, we saw the monkeys hanging out. He also took us to waterfalls, through the Rainforest, and stops to make sure everyone gets some great photos. He made it a memorable experience. Thank You!”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

3.Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 554 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Ride an open-top Jeep from your Rio hotel into Tijuca National Park for a gentle rainforest walk, waterfalls, historic sites, and views over Ipanema, Copacabana, and Guanabara Bay. Guides such as Eddie, Everton, George, and Lucy have led informative trips in several languages.

“I loved that when I got picked up it was a jeep and we got to feel the natural breeze our tour guide was so educational on the rainforest and taught us many things and the history of the land I really enjoyed it.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

4.Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 488 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $28

Walk Santa Marta with residents such as Mario, Luis, Marco, and Raycca, visiting Michael Jackson Square, Mirante Dona Marta, social projects, local shops, and a guide’s home. Expect samba, football, frank stories, and a close look at daily life, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish guidance.

“Absolutely fantastic, so glad I decided to do this. Luis was an amazing guide”

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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour

5.City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Spend five hours crossing São Paulo by air-conditioned vehicle, from Jardins and Batman’s Alley to Sé Square, Liberdade, and Luz Station. Guide Mauricio is often praised for clear, friendly commentary in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect many photo stops, short walks, and a broad first look at the city.

“The guide was very professional. He spoke about the places we visited and explained in detail their historical and cultural significance. He didn't forget to include anecdotes and interesting observations. The journey in the air-conditioned bus with other tourists was very pleasant.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

6.Favela Santa Marta Tour with Resident Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 220 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $27Best value

Walk Santa Marta with Gilson Fumaça, a lifelong resident and community guide. Learn about favela life, visit his family home and social projects, ride the cable car, see Michael Jackson’s video site, and enjoy views toward Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.

“The best experience ever. I highly recommend this tour. We dived into culture of favela, we got to know how they live, how their houses look like, where kids study, how the favela functions. The guide is amazing, he could answer each our question and provide the best service.”

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Rio: Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

7.Favela Rocinha Tour with Local Guide & Secret Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Meet at São Conrado metro and spend about 2.5 hours exploring Rocinha with a resident guide such as Malu, Gisele, Jade, Antonio, or Felipe. Ride a moto taxi uphill, walk through local streets, visit lesser-known viewpoints and community projects, and watch capoeira and samba.

“Malu was an amazing host/guide who ensured we all felt safe and at home in the favela. Her experience as a local was priceless. From the motorbike transport to the top of the favela and the inclusive walk to the bottom, she shared her knowledge in impeccable English, explaining the history, culture and life of those who lived in the favela. Thank you for sharing your life with us, Malu, and thank you for your hug 🥰 Jillian”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

8.Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $56

Build your Rio day around beaches, city sights, Santa Teresa, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, gardens, or local neighborhoods. Your private guide and vehicle handle the driving, while you choose the pace. Guides include Lavinia, Jacqueline, Dario, Meilin, Wagner, and others.

“Perfect guide and took the creativiteit op onze vragen. Very local sites seen RIO is great and now even more”

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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

9.Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Meet your local guide at Vidigal before dawn, ride a community moto taxi or van to the trail, then hike 1.5 km through Atlantic Forest to the 533-meter summit of Two Brothers. Guides such as Rodrigo and Milena provide lamps, photo help, rest stops, and local stories.

“Unfortunately this tour did not happen for my friend and I. We were looking forward to it and it did not happen. On the morning of the tour, we took an Uber to a street corner on the side of the main road and we arrived there at 3:45am for a 4am tour. At 4:10am, I contacted Viator and the tour company because no one had shown up to take us on the tour. At approximately 4:15 am we were told that the tour is being cancelled because the tour guide cancelled. We then had to take an uber back to our hotel. It cost us 2 uber rides for…”

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Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

10.Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Meet Helena, Gustavo, Yan, Lena, or another Rio As a Local guide near Angu do Gomes, then walk into Pedra do Sal for live samba, local drinks, and stories about Little Africa. This is a real Carioca night, not a staged show, so expect crowds, dancing, and an open-ended street-party feel.

“It was such a great experience, especially when traveling alone. The group was really fun and I felt safe the whole time. Even the guide shared a lot about the history of the place, which was really interesting, and the drinks were great too 😃 Overall, a super experience”

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Rio de Janeiro: Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

11.Rio’s Icons Guided Tour with Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours touring Rio with a bilingual local guide such as Gustavo, Camila, or Eduardo. Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with tickets included, pass Copacabana and Ipanema, see Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch.

“Eduardo Wilson was a great guide. Showed us all of the great places, gave us usefull information but also gave us time to take in the beauty of the places we visited. I highly recommend”

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Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

12.Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $166

Join Gray Line Brazil for a six-hour football outing in Rio. A guide such as Leo, Michael, David, or Everton handles hotel pickup, stadium entry, seating, and the return trip. Matches take place at Maracanã or Nilton Santos, with general admission seats partly protected from the sun.

“My family had an amazing time going to the match! Michael, our tour guide, was terrific and helped us weave through the mass of fans outside and inside the stadium. He even went as far as to look for my wife when she hadn’t come back from the bathroom for a while. The fans were great, the beers and waters dirt cheap and the atmosphere was electric! We had great mid-field seats in the shade for most of the game. The bus was newer and comfy. Definitely bring hats and sunscreen for when the sun comes out because it’s is HOT! We highly recommend seeing a game with this his…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

13.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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Rio de Janeiro: Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

14.Football Game Ticket with Guide and a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 124 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Ipanema or near the stadium, handle any required biometric registration, then join local fans for a live Rio football match. Your ticket, one drink, stadium guidance, and help getting home are included. Guides such as Pedro and Ricardo are known for attentive support.

“Great experience to see football at the Maracana. Pedro organised everything very well and hosted us throughout the experience. I would recommend!”

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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

15.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet Leticia at the SATÉLITE gas station in Pinheiros for a three-hour walk through Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman. Learn about São Paulo’s graffiti artists, visit local bars and galleries, and finish with Brazilian snacks and drinks. Food and beverages cost extra.

“I had such a fun and lovely day on this tour! Leticia was friendly, energetic, and made everyone feel comfortable. The group was great and the atmosphere was full of good vibes. I’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting São Paulo! 🌿”

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