Top things to do in Rio de Janeiro in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour
What could be better than a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro from the air? From the vantage point of a helicopter, you'll have unforgettable...
$353

Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
We fly every day with great joy and care, as if it were always the first time, so we enjoy each flight with the same...
$308

Take a non-intrusive 4-hour walking tour of Rocinha favela in Rio, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour...
$35

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio...
$40

Guided Tour to Favela Santa Marta
A unique opportunity for tourists who want to experience the true essence of Rio de Janeiro. With a guide who is a resident of the...
$40

Visiting the Rocinha favela, one of Rio's hundreds of "favelas" (the Brazilian term for a slum or shantytown) and the largest in the country, is...
$48

Enjoy some of Rio de Janeiro's most spectacular sights from the water, in the soft light of the morning. Sailing in the morning also means...
$51

Sugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to...
$53

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...
$55

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...
$59

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...
$60

Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of...
$61

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...
$64

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...
$65

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,...
$67

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...
$71

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....
$73

Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour
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...
$73

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...
$75

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...
$75

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...
$77

