Day 1
Settling into Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.
- Midday
A quiet day to wander on your own terms.
No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.
Brazil · 7-day plan
7-Day Rio de Janeiro Itinerary
Beach mornings, mountain cable cars, samba nights below Sugarloaf. A 7-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.
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Best Rio de Janeiro experiences for a 7-day trip
Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 7-day plan.
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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.
3h · 4.6★ · 508 reviews
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
- 4.6★ · 508 reviews
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $33 a personReserve on Viator - Afternoon
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 - Evening
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
Day 3
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at speed
Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.
- Morning
Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.
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 - Midday
Complement to the 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 - Afternoon
Complement to the day.
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 - Evening
Complement to the day.
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.
- Morning
Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.
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 - Midday
Complement to the day.
12h · 3.2★ · 18 reviews
Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $100 a personReserve on Viator - Afternoon
Complement to the day.
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 - Evening
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
Day 5
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at golden hour
Slow afternoon, water at golden hour, a small dinner after.
- Midday
A quiet day to wander on your own terms.
No Viator picks matched this slot — leave it free, or explore the catalog and add something yourself.
Day 6
An unbooked Rio de Janeiro, Brazil day
- Morning
No plans. Lean on hidden-gem options if you want.
5h · 4.9★ · 1.3k reviews
Swim Under Tijuca Waterfalls — Hike, Caves, Wildlife & Rio Views
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $78 a personReserve on Viator - Midday
Complement to the day.
6h · 5.0★ · 497 reviews
Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $66 a personReserve on Viator - Afternoon
Complement to the day.
4h to 5h · 5.0★ · 116 reviews
From the Past to the Present: A Historical Walking Tour of Rio
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $60 a personReserve on Viator - Evening
Complement to the day.
4h · 4.3★ · 178 reviews
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Half-day
From $67 a personReserve on Viator
Day 7
One last slow day
Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.
- Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
2h · 4.9★ · 228 reviews
Authentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
- Top-rated · 4.9★
- Instant confirmation
- Short pick · ≤2h
From $20 a personReserve on Viator - Midday
Complement to the day.
3h · 5.0★ · 17 reviews
Two Brothers Rise or Sunset Hill Trail
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Half-day
From $51 a personReserve on Viator - Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h · 5.0★ · 249 reviews
Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro
- Top-rated · 5.0★
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
From $65 a personReserve on Viator - Evening
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
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