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5 Best Rio De Janeiro Tours

The standouts, worldwide.

The 5 standout rio de janeiro tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.

5 Best Rio De Janeiro Tours

Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour - Starting at Museu de Arte do Rio: get the story before you move
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Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

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1.Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Heritage Walking Tour

Walk Rio Little Africa: African heritage, samba origins at Pedra do Sal, Mauá Square views, and Valongo history with an English guide.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Ryane is an all inspiring intelligent vibrant young person who is so passionate and motivated to tell her story. I learnt so much about the history of slave times and the birth of Samba. I thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour and could listen to Ryane for hours. It would be great if the tour could…”

177 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $40by Sou Mais Carioca

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Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Santa Teresa: Mansions, Painters, and the Tram Story You Can See
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Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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2.Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

See Santa Teresa and historic Rio in 4 hours with hotel pickup, guided stops at Lapa, Praça XV, Cinelandia, and more.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide was knowledgable, but overall this tour just felt so rushed. The guide repeatedly said we had time to take photos etc but there was never an opportunity as he rushed us through every location. We saw some good spots, but from previous reviews and traveller photos I really expected the opportunity to…”

154 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $55.00by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

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Rio: Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & History Tour - Valongo Wharf and the African Influence Story: A Strong Start
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Rio: Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & History Tour

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3.Rio: Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow & History Tour

A 4-hour guided walk through Downtown Rio with hotel pickup, the Museum of Tomorrow, African-history stops, Eduardo Kobra murals, and Confeitaria Colombo.

★ 4.1

“La guía, Marilia, se perdió al llevarnos de un punto a otro. No explicaba los lugares de visita, siempre nos estaba apurando a pesar del tiempo que perdió al perderse entre las calles. El transporte casi nos deja al final del recorrido ya que como eran dos tours en el mismo transporte parecía que estábamos…”

47 reviews4 hoursFrom $67by C2RIO TOURS & TRAVEL

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African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience - Museu de Arte do Rio and the Morrinho Project: Favela Life as Art and Documentation
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African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience

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4.African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience

Afro-Brazilian food, drumming, and history in Rio: Morrinho, Valongo, Pedra do Sal, and sunset samba. Private 5-hour experience.

★ 5.0

“Isabella was very informative and provided a great experience. I was immersed in Brazilian culture and learned more than I thought I could. My mind was changed on Brazilian food and we were welcome each place we went. Highly recommend.”

39 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $110.00by Traveller XP

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Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour - Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple from 1932
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Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour

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5.Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour

Rio Jewish heritage half-day with hotel pickup: Rabin Park views, synagogues, Holocaust memorial and Museu Judaico in ~3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our tour Ephraim and our driver turned up to collect my husband and myself spot on time. He spoke wonderful English and he made the tour very, very interesting. His knowledge of the history of the Jews of Rio was awesome and we visited so many places that we would never had seen if we…”

35 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $99.50by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator

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