Brazil · 2-day plan

2-Day Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

Beach mornings, mountain cable cars, samba nights below Sugarloaf. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Rio de Janeiro experiences for a 2-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 2-day plan.

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4 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

Morning
Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.
3h to 4h · 4.5★ · 356 reviews
Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour
- 4.5★ · 356 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $29 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
2h 30m to 3h · 5.0★ · 411 reviews
Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $30 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h · 4.9★ · 112 reviews
Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $92 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
4h · 4.8★ · 106 reviews
Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $35 a personReserve on Viator