Brazil · 3-day plan

3-Day Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

Beach mornings, mountain cable cars, samba nights below Sugarloaf. A 3-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 3-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 3-day plan.

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12 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

Day 2

Eating your way through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Morning
Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.
3h · 4.9★ · 236 reviews
3-Hour Tasting Session in Rio with 33 Foods Brazilians Love
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $85 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
10h · 4.7★ · 102 reviews
Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch
- 4.7★ · 102 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Full-day
From $61 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h · 5.0★ · 274 reviews
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $64 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
3h · 5.0★ · 202 reviews
Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $94 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
3h · 5.0★ · 17 reviews
Two Brothers Rise or Sunset Hill Trail
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Half-day
From $51 a personReserve on Viator
Midday
Complement to the day.
5h · 4.9★ · 47 reviews
Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Half-day
From $180 a personReserve on Viator
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
5h · 4.8★ · 1.5k reviews
The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
- Top-rated · 4.8★
- Bestseller
- Free cancellation
From $85 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
Complement to the day.
4h · 4.5★ · 286 reviews
More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio
- 4.5★ · 286 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $40 a personReserve on Viator