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5-Day Rio de Janeiro Itinerary

Beach mornings, mountain cable cars, samba nights below Sugarloaf. A 5-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour

    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
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide

    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
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes

    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
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Favela Walking Tour in Rio de Janeiro

    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

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    3-Hour Tasting Session in Rio with 33 Foods Brazilians Love

    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
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

    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
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks

    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
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.

    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

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Morning

    Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

    Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro

    20 min · 4.8★ · 1.4k reviews

    Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $12 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day

    14h · 4.5★ · 36 reviews

    Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $93 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Discover Rio Little Africa: A Cultural and Historical Journey

    3h 30m · 4.9★ · 254 reviews

    Discover Rio Little Africa: A Cultural and Historical Journey

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Skip the line
    From $86 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

    6h · 4.6★ · 11 reviews

    Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Full-day
    From $146 a personReserve on Viator

Day 4

One day out from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

  1. Morning

    Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

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

    14h · 4.3★ · 443 reviews

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

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Special offer
    From $61 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

    12h · 3.2★ · 18 reviews

    Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $100 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

    8h to 10h · 4.7★ · 932 reviews

    Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

    • 4.7★ · 932 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $43 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

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

    12h · 3.7★ · 72 reviews

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

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $100 a personReserve on Viator

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