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Best Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro

Beach mornings, mountain cable cars, samba nights below Sugarloaf. Curated day-trip ideas from Rio de Janeiro — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Prainhas do Pontal
14h

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

Set out on a full-day Arraial do Cabo tour from Rio de Janeiro and see why it’s called the “Brazilian Caribbean.” After morning pickup, board a schooner cruise to dazzling...

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From $61 a person
8h to 10h

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Trip to Petropolis with transfer included.

  • 4.7★ · 932 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $43 a person
Boat Tour - Ilha Grande Rio de Janeiro - Nattrip
12h

Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a sightseeing cruise around the Ilha Grande (Big Island).

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From $100 a person
Tour Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
12h

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Escape from the hustle and bustle of Rio de Janeiro and explore the pristine beaches of Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande.

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From $100 a person
Handcraftys, if you want
3h

Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro

FAVELATOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic issues.

  • 4.6★ · 508 reviews
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From $33 a person
3h

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Set sail on a 3-hour Rio sunset tour departing from Marina da Glória.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $64 a person
9h

A Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete

This is one of our best-selling and sought-after tours.

  • 4.5★ · 476 reviews
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From $70 a person
3h

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks

Travelers can experience Rio de Janeiro’s sunset from a premium sailing yacht on Guanabara Bay.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $70 a person
12h

Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

Discover the magic of a tropical paradise by booking the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande tour.

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From $63 a person
3h

Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio

Enjoy some of the most spectacular sights in the world from a different point of view.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $54 a person
13h

Tour Angra dos Reis + Ilha Grande | Departures from Rio de Janeiro

The Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour has daily departures from Rio de Janeiro and includes a boat trip that lasts approximately 4 hours and has 3 stops for bathing, including...

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From $63 a person
3h

Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes

Discover Brazil through its flavors, history, and rhythm on this immersive food tour in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $92 a person
Sugar Loaf Mountain with cable car
5h

The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Enjoy a small-group tour to visit the most iconics landmarks in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $85 a person
3h to 4h

Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour

Guided tour of the historic city center.

  • 4.5★ · 356 reviews
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From $29 a person
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis
5h to 7h

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Come on a fantastic, approximately 7-hour, private day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro.

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From $249 a person
14h

Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

Discover the paradise in Angra dos Reis and Grand Island!

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From $63 a person
4h to 5h

From Paraty: shared transfer to Rio de Janeiro

This shared transport service allows you to share costs, making your trip an economical experience, interacting with other travelers from different cultures.

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From $57 a person
Petropolis Day Trip Tour from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
9h

Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

Spend a day at Petrópolis, a mountainside retreat that once served as a summer getaway for Brazil's royalty.

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From $96 a person
6h to 8h

Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch from Barra da Tijuca

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this unforgettable 8-hour tour.

  • 4.5★ · 119 reviews
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From $82 a person
15 min

Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro City to Rio de Janeiro Port

Book your private transfer from Rio de Janeiro hotels to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port.

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From $54 a person
7h to 9h

One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

The most classic ride of all!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $130 a person
8h

Full Day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Discover the magic of Rio de Janeiro with the most wonderful City Tour you've ever seen!

  • 4.8★ · 55 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $165 a person
Christ
5h

Rio de Janeiro City Tour

Come explore the most famous sights of Rio!

  • 4.8★ · 68 reviews
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From $135 a person
3h

Walking tour in Rio de Janeiro Historical Center.

Discover Rio de Janeiro from its history, architecture and cultural influences that have shaped the way you are Carioca.

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From $30 a person

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