The 15 Best Walking Tours 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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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

3.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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Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

4.Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Rio Art Museum for a 150-minute walk through Rio’s Little Africa. Learn about slavery, Afro-Brazilian culture, food, dance, and samba at Morro da Conceição, Pedra do Sal, the Hanging Garden of Valongo, and Cais do Valongo.

“Nathalia is a smart young lady who is very knowledgeable about the historic events that involved the African community in Rio. She is also passionate about her roots and was able to answer some sensitive and dilemmatic questions that the tour group had in a very heartfelt and sensible manner. Nathalia also gave good recommendations for places to eat in and hang out (in Little Africa and other spots in Rio) after the tour and most of the tour participants, including myself, even ended up having lunch together at a wonderful restaurant serving delicious bobõ de camarão (shrimp stew) and mamata. I highly recommend this tour with Nathalia. She's fantastic.”

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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

5.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19Best value

Join a local guide such as Thiago for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Hear about Indigenous peoples, colonial trade, Freemasonry, and the town’s sugar, gold, coffee, and pau-brasil eras, then sample sweet cachaça Gabriela with honey, clove, and cinnamon.

“The tour of Paraty was absolutely wonderful. Thiago is incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the town’s history to life and helping you truly understand its roots. A journey through the past, expertly guided and deeply engaging. The cachaça tasting is also a must! Daniela”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

6.Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Giuliano for a two-hour English walking tour through São Paulo’s historic center. See Edifício Itália, Copan, the Municipal Theatre, Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, and Liberdade, while learning the city’s social and cultural story in a group of no more than 10.

“Good informative tour and the price was cheap. The guide spoke multiple languages fluently and was very well informed and friendly.”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

7.Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join Giuliano for a two-hour, English-only walk from Edifício Itália to Liberdade. You’ll see Copan, Galeria do Rock, São Paulo Cathedral, Pateo do Collegio, and more, with history, architecture, social context, and practical food tips in a small group of up to 10.

“Guilano was a great guide. We've learned a lot about the history of Sao Paulo and he was able to answer all of our questions. Furthermore he provided some information about secret spots to find vegetarian food in Sao Paulo. We can highly recommend him as a guide, especially for the first days of your stay in Sao Paulo to get inspired for further places to visit.”

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Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

8.Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about three hours walking Rio’s historic center with a private guide. See the Municipal Theater, Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, Metropolitan Cathedral, Confeitaria Colombo, and Paço Imperial. Guides such as Rafael and Danielle bring Rio’s past, architecture, and daily life into focus.

“Amazing, friendly and very informative walk around the historical center of Rio! 5 / 5 stars! Thank you!”

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Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

9.Rio’s city walking tour: a glimpse of history and olympic legacy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about four hours exploring downtown Rio with a local guide, visiting Candelária, São Bento Monastery, Mauá Square, Confeitaria Colombo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Hotel pickup and return serve most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana.

“A pretty relaxed meander round the downtown area of Rio which I probably would not have seen otherwise. Quirky guide who looked after us well.”

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Salvador Historic Walking Tour – Pelourinho

10.Salvador Historic Walking Tour – Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews

Spend 2.5 hours walking from Praça Castro Alves through Salvador’s historic center and Pelourinho. Your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide covers Rio Branco Palace, Lacerda Elevator, Cruz Caída, and São Francisco Church, with cultural context and time for questions.

“Maria was a Super , excellent Guide, we were late with our cruise ship, but she waited for us; she told us lots about Salvador, we tasted several meals, drinks; we were very happy with her”

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Ecological walk in sao paulo

11.Ecological walk in sao paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Trade São Paulo’s traffic for the Atlantic rainforest in Cantareira State Park. A private guide such as Denis, Luis, or Jefferson leads you through forest trails, waterfalls, and native plants, then up Pedra Grande for a city view. Hotel or airport transfers, snacks, and private transport are included.

“Wonderful eco hike with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Well worth the price and time to explore this forest/jungle area so close to São Paulo! Thanks!”

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Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa

12.Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Set out from Copacabana with a guide such as Edmundo, Lorena, or Ivan for a 3.5-hour walk through Santa Teresa and Lapa. Ride the famous yellow tram, visit Parque das Ruínas, Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches, and Cinelândia, with time for local art, views, and a caipirinha.

“What a great way to visit a special area of Rio. We were picked up at our hotel, took the Metro to the vintage tram upwards. The neighborhood is enchanting and having a personal guide, who seemed to know everyone, everywhere we went , helped me feel like I was welcome. Edmundo was our guide, being an artist himself, I felt my friend and I had a wonderfully personalized visit to a very special place”

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Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

13.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join hosts such as Jena, Diego, Pétala, or Rodrigo for a four to five-hour night through Vila Madalena. Start with an hour of open bar and drinking games, enjoy a caipirinha at Ô de Casa, then finish with samba and funk at two lively clubs.

“It was fun night with a good group of people! The hosts did a great job and we went to cool places. I would suggest this to anyone”

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Salvador: Walking Tour Through Pelourinho

14.Walking Tour Through Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Meet English-speaking guide Adriano at Praça Castro Alves for a 90-minute walk through Pelourinho. See Baía de Todos os Santos, Rua Chile, the Lacerda Elevator, Praça da Sé, the first Faculty of Medicine, Igreja de Ouro, Olodum’s house, and Michael Jackson’s filming site.

“Adriano was an exceptional tour guide who made my visit to Salvador truly unforgettable. His deep knowledge of the city's history,culture, and traditions added incredible depth to the experience.As we explored the historic town, he shared fascinating stories and insights that brought the past to life.His passion for Salvador’s heritage was evident in every explanation. Beyond his expertise, Adriano was warm, friendly, and approachable,making us feel comfortable throughout the tour. His fluent English made communication effortless, allowing us to fully appreciate the significance of each site.Whether answering questions, recommending local gems, or simply sharing his enthusiasm,he went above ...”

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Private Walk through the Natural Pools in Búzios

15.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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