Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Rio de Janeiro (Updated 2026)

Wander into our Ipanema hideout and let the culinary capers begin. Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned foodie warrior, our class is the...

Spend a day at Petrópolis, a mountainside retreat that once served as a summer getaway for Brazil's royalty. On this guided tour, wander through the...

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the...

The best tour without extending all your time and effort, focusing on what really matters, with professional guide and all the attention you deserve. Have...

Experience a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, visiting all the city’s must-see attractions in a single day! See the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue...

Explore Rio’s bohemian heart on a half-day tour designed for you. Ride the historic tram over the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct, stroll the cobblestone...

Walk along Rio’s Downtown area to learn more about Brazil’s history and the city’s post-olympic legacy. Visit the Valongo Wharf, the Olympic Boulevard (new harbor...

The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio (depends your location). Your first stop will be at Christ the Redeemer...

Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance....

Conquer Rio’s iconic skyline on the legendary Sugarloaf Mountain hike and climb. Ditch the crowded tour buses to ascend the historic Costão trail, walking through...

Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide. Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ...

Nature lovers can explore Rio’s diversity through a guided visit to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. Highlights at the garden include towering imperial palms,...

Travelers can experience Rio de Janeiro’s sunset from a premium sailing yacht on Guanabara Bay. The cruise passes historic fortresses and the Museum of Contemporary...

A half-day hike guided tour in Tijuca Forest National Park, one of the biggest urban rainforests in the world. Our experienced guides will take you on an...

Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Rio on foot, and get a feeling for the legends and history woven around the narrow streets and...

Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of...

Adventurers can take part in one of Rio’s most famous hikes to Pedra do Telégrafo, celebrated for its cliffside optical illusion photos and sweeping views...

The shared tour is ideal for those who want to know Rio de Janeiro in a different way, observing the city from another angle, having...

Set sail on a 3-hour Rio sunset tour departing from Marina da Glória. Cruise past landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain as you...

Pedra da Gávea guided extreme hikes offer the ultimate bucket-list challenge for adventure travelers looking to conquer Rio's highest seaside peak. This legendary trail takes...

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We...