The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Brazil

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: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

2.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk through Rocinha with local guides such as Wellington, Alberto, Daniel, or Martin. Expect steep stairs, narrow lanes, local stories, city views, a possible rooftop drink, and a capoeira visit. The three-hour tour runs in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“The tour with Alberto — a guide who has lived and grown up in the favela for over 60 years — was absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, we felt completely safe and well taken care of. We visited areas considered difficult, where gangs are present, yet at no point did we feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Alberto’s experience, local respect, and deep connection to the community created an atmosphere of trust and calm throughout the tour. It was a truly powerful and eye-opening experience to see firsthand how people live, work, and function in the favela — in an authentic, unfiltered way. Thank you for this unforgettable experience. I highly…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

3.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77

Leave Rio’s south zone by coach and cruise around Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. Swim at Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, visit Cataguases and Freguesia de Santana, and eat a Brazilian buffet lunch at Japariz. Multilingual guides such as Marcelo and Thiago keep the large group moving.

“A wonder place, a great organisation and wonderful people. A memory that will last for ever.”

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Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

4.Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 10 hours · from $63Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring both national parks with hotel pickup in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú. Guides such as Roberto, Jefferson, Pablo, and Henrique keep border crossings and park timing on track. Add the optional Gran Aventura boat ride if you want to get soaked beneath the falls.

“It was amazing! We saw the waterfalls from both sides and had the option to go by boat too. I would suggest to include all the entrance tickets too.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

5.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Sail from Marina da Glória through Guanabara Bay for three hours, passing Rio’s forts, Boa Viagem Island, and the Niterói Museum. Guides such as Clarisse and Karina serve caipirinhas, beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks while you watch sunset views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.

“This was SO such fun!! Clarisse and the crew made sure everyone on board was well taken care. There was about 10 of us on board and it definitely didn’t feel overcrowded. The drinks were unlimited and the snacks were yummy! Clarisse was the absolute sweetest person and made sure everyone was happy the whole time. An absolute gem! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Especially for solo travellers like I was! 5 stars all around!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

6.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Join an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide for a seven-hour Rio overview. Visit Christ the Redeemer early, walk through Park Lage and Santa Teresa, see the Cathedral and Selarón Steps, and finish at your hotel or Sugarloaf Mountain. Guides may include João, Vanessa, Ricardo, or Lucia.

“João was our guide & Eduardo was our driver and they were nothing but amazing! This was my first time doing a tour and I was very nervous but they easily calmed my nerves! They checked in with us via whatsapp to show us what the van looks like with license plate number to confirm. They picked us up from our hotel and we immediately started our day! When we had gotten to Christ the redeemer the line to get in was extremely long, luckily João pulled some strings and got us to the front of the line so no waiting! He even scored us some awesome pics at the…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

7.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Meet your English or Portuguese speaking host in Urca, transfer by small boat, then spend three hours on a sailboat across Guanabara Bay. Expect caipirinhas, beer, fruit, snacks, music, swimming, and sunset views of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo, Niterói, and planes near the airport.

“The crew were friendly and inviting. the experience was first class”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

8.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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Jolimont Winery Tour – Visitation and Tasting – Canela RS

9.Jolimont Winery Tour – Visitation and Tasting – Canela RS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · from $23Best value

Visit Vitivinícola Jolimont in Canela for a roughly one-hour look at wine production, from the winery’s story to storage and bottling. You’ll enjoy vineyard scenery, then taste eight products, including wines, sparkling wine, juice, and beer. The virtual-reality portion is currently unavailable.

“Compramos um ingresso com a data do dia e só depois que foi efetuado todo processo de compra é feito o pagamento foi que liberaram o ingresso para data do dia seguinte.”

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São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

10.Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 587 reviews · 378 minutes - 7 hours · from $85

Cover São Paulo’s modern districts, historic center, Ibirapuera Park, MAC Museum terrace, Batman’s Alley, Sé Cathedral, Japanese neighborhood, Municipal Market, and Paulista Avenue in seven hours. A bilingual guide such as Bruno, Joice, or Carlos leads the shared group, with air-conditioned transport and time for photos, lunch, and shopping.

“Overall the tour was okay. Not a negative to the company there just is not much in São Paulo but you’ll see all the city has to offer in this day trip. The highlight of the tour was the guide Leo. He was very kind and even at the end of the trip assisted me with using the subway and explained how to do it when he didn’t need to.”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

11.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: Helicopter Tour

12.Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 20 - 30 minutes · from $220

Fly from Jacarepaguá Airport over Rio’s beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Choose a 20 or 25-minute shared flight, with Portuguese, English, or Spanish support. Bring ID, arrive early, and expect the actual flight time to vary by route.

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience! The flight offers breathtaking views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Our pilot Pedro was very friendly and shared interesting insights. Definitely worth the price. If you want a close view of Sugarloaf Mountain, consider booking a longer flight than 20 minutes. Highly recommended!”

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Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

13.Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $27

At Cidade do Samba, a bilingual guide leads you through Grande Rio’s Carnival workshop, where floats and thousands of costumes take shape. You’ll learn samba and Carnival history, try parade outfits for photos, watch a samba performance, and finish with a caipirinha. Small-group tours and optional pickup are available.

“It was great getting a look backstage the organisation of one of the Carnaval groups: what is needed, how is it handled/planned. Also was really fun to get to see the costumes of precious years and to actually try some of them on.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

14.Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Tour with…

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 499 reviews · 9 hours · from $141

Pack Rio’s headline sights into nine hours with a local guide, air-conditioned van, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf tickets, and buffet lunch. Guides such as Marco, Ana Maria, Lorraine, and Cassio have earned praise for lively storytelling, though traffic, queues, and guide language skills can affect the pace.

“Nelma was an excellent guide! We had the best time in this tour and we were able To check all the main landmarks in Rio de Janeiro! I highly recommend this tour.”

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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

15.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

From Paraty, ride into Serra da Bocaina National Park with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. Hike to Pedra Branca, swim at Poço do Tarzan, watch the Tobogã rock slide, and visit Engenho D’Ouro for a cachaça tasting. Guides such as Everton and Gilberto are known for adding local plant and wildlife details.

“The experience was absolutely amazing—waterfalls, distilleries, history, nature, and everything that made for a perfect day. The guides were exceptional, attentive to everyone’s needs, friendly, and always willing to help. It was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The restaurant in the jungle is also fantastic. If you’re booking this experience, I highly recommend the 6-hour tour for a truly complete experience.”

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