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Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

Begin your tour at Downtown (“Centro”), where you will get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. You will drive over the Arcos da Lapa. Then, walk along the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, a bucolic area in Rio de Janeiro. You will visit the Ruins Park (closed on Monday ), a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion. Up next, you will walk down the colorful Selarón Steps, one of Rio’s landmarks, and arrive at the district of Lapa, the zone with most traditional nightlife. Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America, to reach Cinelândia, a lively spot in Rio thanks to its bars, restaurants and cultural attractions. Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays), a permanent member of all “must-see cafés” rankings around the world.
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Sailboat trip to Sunset in Rio de Janeiro

Sailboat trip to Sunset in Rio de Janeiro

The tour starts in the middle of the afternoon at the Urca pier next to the floating restaurant and the Urca bar. You will navigate through several historical and important points in Guanabara Bay, which is why we pass close to Fort São João, Fort Lage, Santa Cruz and the island of good travel in Niterói, MAC, Santos Dumont airport and Urca. There will be an incredible stopping point near Adam and Eve beach, perfect for taking photos and anyone interested in swimming! Afterwards, we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and return with the incredible view of the sunset on the horizon. There are stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer throughout the tour, as they are central to Rio de Janeiro's coastal scenery. The tour ends after the beautiful sunset view to enjoy the wonderful city. Comments: We recommend that you bring your camera, sunscreen, wetsuit, coat and flip-flops. The tour depends on favorable weather conditions.
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Exclusive Helicopter Flight (2 passengers)- Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer

Exclusive Helicopter Flight (2 passengers)- Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer

Exclusive Flight for 2 passengers and the pilot. WE MAKE YOUR DREAM OF FLYING COME TRUE! We are a specialized company in panoramic flights through the city of RJ. We have started from the desire of showing our passengers a new landscape of the Wonderful City. Some of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the world are present in our itineraries, such as: Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Maracanã, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer – one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Routes that surprise Cariocas and tourists from all over the world. Our aircraft carefully follow all the maintenance procedures recommended by the aircraft manufacturers and by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC); following international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification and on permanent duty. Everything is to offer you more tranquility in the unforgettable experience of knowing the Wonderful City.
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Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro

Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro

FAVELA TOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic structure. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion only. You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas, both nearby São Conrado area. From there you also get to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and commercial area and you may also purchase nice handcrafts, if you wish. We will also lead you to a local school financed by FAVELA TOUR, and show other local community projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, but no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. We are the pioneer of social tours to favelas since early 1992. If you really want to understand Brazil better, don´t leave Rio missing the FAVELA TOUR. We do not offer tours on sunday PM. Tours need minimum quorun to go.
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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch

We begin with an early pickup in Rio de Janeiro to go to Angra dos Reis. Angra is Portuguese for 'small bay' and it is part of a grand complex of bays and hundreds of islands. The Ilha Grande is the most beautiful and famous of all the islands and it is the place we visit in this tour. When we arrive at Angra dos Reis, we go straight to the harbour to take a boat trip through the archipelago of Ilha Grande. We stop at 3 different places to swim, do some snorkeling, admire beautiful islands, see the crystal-clear water and appreciate the green colors of the Atlantic rain forest. If we are lucky, we will be able to see some turtles and a lot of fish. During the boat tour, we stop for lunch. Tour guide, lunch (drinks and desserts not included), roundtrip transfer and boat tour included.
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Samba Show Ginga Tropical with Optional Dinner

Samba Show Ginga Tropical with Optional Dinner

Enjoy a 2-hour multicultural show with a lot of joy and energy, gathering on stage various expressions of Brazil! The Ginga Tropical show will take you to know Brazil through music, dance, and live performance, far from the cultural stigmas and sensual connotations. Witness the beauty of the people of Brazil from the northern-most region to the southern-most. Watch as joyful artists combine Frevo, Capoeira, Lambada, and many other folklore manifestations of the continent-sized country. At the end of the show, the cast will invite you to samba with them on stage in a Carnival-inspired finale. A night to remember and celebrate!
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Two-day tour to discover Rio de Janeiro

Two-day tour to discover Rio de Janeiro

Two days to spend discovering many places that make this city the "Cidade Maravilhosa". Rio de Janeiro is extraordinary because it offers tourists an immense natural and landscape treasure that blends with a great historical and artistic heritage. I want to guide you to discover Rio de Janeiro during this tour which, I am sure, will remain unforgettable. I am a professional tourism guide, I love to tell, not just present, the city in all its uniqueness and I do so with pleasure both in my native language, Italian, and in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English.
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The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

Come with us to enjoy your day during this hassle free guided tour in Rio de Janeiro and have perfect presentation of the most famous attractions in the city. While our tour guide and driver organize everything you can take your time to simply relax and have some fun.Take fabulous pictures of the Christ the Redeemer Statue before the crowds, take the cable car to the Sugar Loaf to have the best views of the city and see the landmarks at Downtown area like Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and to close the perfect day, spend some time at the Selarón Stairs. And don't worry, you will also learn a lot about all the attractions visited as our guides are the best ones to explain everything about them.
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Private Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour: Corcovado & Sugarloaf

Private Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Tour: Corcovado & Sugarloaf

Embark on this tailor-made tour and visit Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights. It is an 8-hour city tour with a private guide in a private vehicle to take you to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf Mountain. For the Christ the Redeemer, we go through the Tijuca Forest and stop at the Visitor's Center inside the Paineiras. This is the place to take the minivan from the Corcovado to get to the Christ. We drive to the top of the Corcovado hill to reach that famous attraction and have sweeping views of our city. For the Sugar Loaf, we take the cable car ride to the top of the mountain. Buffet lunch is also included. Then, you decide the other places you want to visit in the remaining hours. Either way, the tickets to the two main attractions of our city are already included in this tour for you. Private tour guide, tickets to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf, Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation are included.
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Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

This unique experience combines authentic cultural immersion, live samba performances, historical significance, local insights, and a lively atmosphere. Step into the birthplace of samba and prepare to be mesmerized as talented musicians and dancers take the stage, delivering electrifying live samba performances. Feel the pulsating rhythm in your veins and let yourself be carried away by the infectious energy of the music. Join in the dance, learn some steps, and fully embrace the joyous spirit of samba. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural insights, providing context to the evolution of samba and its significance in Brazilian society. This tour offers more than just music and dance—it creates an immersive atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration. Interact with enthusiastic locals and fellow travelers, all coming together to revel in Brazil's cultural heritage!
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Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron

Private tour: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã,Sugarloaf, Old Downtown and Selaron

This is the best city tour of Rio de Janeiro, which covers as the main and most famous sights of the city. From Corcovado Hill through the Tijuca Forest to the wonders of Sugarloaf Mountain, discover the main attractions including the historical center and other wonders of Rio. Our guides are carefully selected and speak at least 3 idioms. Extensive knowledge of the history of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, including the history of each attraction.
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Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour - From Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour - From Rio de Janeiro

Begin the 12-hour tour with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the region of the Costa do Sol (Sun Coast). When you arrive in Arraial do Cabo, head to the boat (schooner) and admire all the beauty of the region known as the “Brazilian Caribbean”. Sit back and enjoy the views of paradise. Disembark and enjoy a 40-minute stop to dive in the crystal-clear waters of Ilha do Farol and Prainhas do Pontal. Make a stop for photos in the beautiful landscapes of the Gruta Azul, Fenda de Nossa Senhora and Pedra do Gorila. Your last 20-minute stop is at one of the city's most famous spots, enjoy the refreshing waters and incredible scenery of Praia do Forno. Then, have a break for lunch (Option with and without lunch included, please choose the desired option.) and return to Rio de Janeiro. This itinerary may change without prior notice, by order of the competent authorities, according to maritime conditions.
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Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Enjoy close the natural diversity of Rio de Janeiro. Begin your tour at the Botanical Garden (options with and without tickets included) and visit the Sensory Garden, the Brazilwood (tree that gives name to the country), the Turtle Lake and the lake with the giant-water-lily. Walk through the bicentenary imperial palm trees as you go to the orchidarium and bromeliad house. Then, visit the Vista Chinesa gazebo (on Saturdays and Sundays will be off the route as vehicles are not allowed) and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro. In a distance, you can also see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Follow to an adventure at Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forest in the world. Observe the Taunay Waterfall and walk through a simple trail as you learn more about the Atlantic Forest, its flora and fauna. Get back to the vehicle and pass by the famous São Conrado beach to observe the hang gliders and paragliders, before returning to the hotel through a panoramic route.
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Jeep Tour - Tijuca Tropical Forest

Jeep Tour - Tijuca Tropical Forest

In a jeep, travel through the city to the rainforest of Tijuca National Park, on a half-day ecological tour. With guided walks along the trails, it will be possible to see monkeys, sloths, coatis and many birds. Contemplate the flora, history and wildlife and know that you are in one of the largest Urban Forests in the World. A little piece of Atlantic Forest in the heart of Rio de Janeiro.
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Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option

Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option

Enjoy the biggest and most traditional show of authentic Brazilian music. Let us find out why Brazil is known as the homeland of Samba in a memorable night. Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to see professional dancers performing the different Brazilian rhythms throughout the years, like the Lambada, Carimbó, Xaxado, Forró, Frevo, Maculelê, Capoeira, Dança de Orixás, Boleadeiras, Bossa Nova, Samba de Gafieira, the famous Carnival and much more! It is a two-hour spectacle with lights, colors, and music! At the end of the night, we take you back to your hotel. Choose the Dinner & Samba Show Admission Option for buffet dinner in a typical Brazilian restaurant: the Churrascaria.
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