Walk the cobblestones of Lapa, climb the hills of Santa Teresa, and uncover the stories behind Rio's most storied streets.
Explore Rio's historic center and bohemian neighborhoods with a certified local guide. Choose your style.
A private tour tailored to your interests. Explore Rio's Centro Histórico, Santa Teresa, and Lapa at your own pace with a dedicated guide.
We handle the ride from Galeão or Santos Dumont so you can arrive relaxed and ready to explore.
Air-conditioned car from Galeão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU) straight to your hotel
Bilingual driver waiting with your name sign at the terminal
Van options for families and larger groups
No surprises, no hidden fees. You know the cost before you land.
Our handpicked selection of hotels and guesthouses in Rio's most vibrant neighborhoods
Rio's most iconic hotel since 1923. A white palace overlooking Copacabana Beach with a legendary rooftop pool and unmatched ocean views.
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A design landmark on Ipanema Beach. Philippe Starck interiors, a rooftop pool with Dois Irmãos views, and Rio's most glamorous crowd.
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A converted 19th-century mansion in bohemian Santa Teresa. Cobblestone charm, art-filled corridors, and sweeping views of Guanabara Bay.
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Food & Culture
Saturday morning feijoada with a cold chopp. Fresh grilled fish at a boteco steps from the sand. A pastel de camarão still dripping oil at a street fair. Carioca cuisine blends African, Portuguese, and indigenous flavors into something unmistakably Rio.
Rio's cultural calendar never stops. Carnival, samba circles in Lapa, street blocos in every corner. Plan your trip around what moves you.
The world's largest New Year's Eve party. Millions gather on Copacabana beach in white for fireworks, music, and offerings to Iemanjá at midnight.
Five days of Sambódromo parades, street blocos on every corner, and samba schools competing for the title in a wall of drums, sequins, and pure adrenaline.
Forró dancing, bonfires, and traditional food fill community spaces across the city during Rio's beloved June festivals.
One of the world's biggest music festivals brings international headliners to the Cidade do Rock for an unforgettable week of live performances.
A citywide celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture with performances, exhibitions, and events honoring the heritage that shaped Rio.
February for Carnival, but Rio has something every month. December through February is peak summer with beach culture, outdoor concerts, and New Year's on Copacabana.
Packages
Choose a ready-made package or build your own — we handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.
The perfect start for first-time visitors to Rio
The complete Rio experience, nothing left to plan
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Real stories from travelers who explored Rio with us
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"Adriano was extremely knowledgeable and kind!! You could tell he was very passionate about the history of Salvador and even shared details on harder topics to bring light to the city's past. Overall a great tour and a great introduction to the Pelourinho area!! Adriano gave a lot of recommendations on food and bar spots to check out nearby which was awesome. Thanks so much, definitely a must for anyone going to Salvador de Bahia."
"Adriano was able to give us a good overview of Brasilien and Salvador history, culture and cuisine during our discovery walk through Pelourinho. He is very knowledgeable, open to questions and he gave us plenty of ideas about how to explore more of the city after the walk. I enjoyed this very much."
"It was amazing. The tour guide is so nice, good energy and knowledgeable. It was not boring as most of the tours for me. He is really good"
"Very friendly and polite guide. He speaks very good English and has a fun way to explain the history behind the monuments we cross during the walking tour."
"Amazing tour! We learned so much about Bahia and its incredible people and culture from our guide. He really took care of us and went out of his way to spend extra time to point out everything of interest. We highly recommend him as he is extremely knowledgeable, patient and personable."
"Adriano is an excellent guide, cordial while remaining professional, patient, he knows the history of the city well. I absolutely recommend!!"
"This was one of the best tours I have been on from beginning to end. The guide was punctual, full of information and had an answer to all questions, very friendly too!! The tour was a lot of fun and very factual, I would recommend to anyone visiting Salvador."
"Our guide was Facundo and took us to tour the Pelourinho accompanying the story of Salvador, and how life in the area developed. Facundo is very nice and helped us a lot, we are an older couple and the possibility of doing the tour alone with him allowed us to do it to our time and possibilities. We very much appreciate your work and recommend it, you will not regret it!!"
"The tour very good and facundo a genius explained in detail everything did not take more to the local that is what one seeks when he does a tour of this type so do not hesitate to do it you learn much"
"Excellent the guide, the chosen places and the history about them. Otherwise I would not have visited them. Recommend!"
"Fantastic tour with Facundo, very interesting and complete tour with accurate historical facts and anecdotes about each place . Super recommendable"
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"I had such a wonderful experience with David as my tour guide! I booked last minute and accidentally booked the tour in Spanish, but David accommodated me and gave the tour in English. I learned so much about the neighborhood and the history of Salvador from him. He also took lots of pictures of me at all the sights. I definitely recommend this tour!"
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"Welcoming and insightful tour. I felt like we learned a lot about the city and its history while getting a nice guide of the city layout. Definitely a great tour to take your first time in Salvador!"
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"Excellent experience, highly recommended. You visit the most important places in a relaxed and productive walk because the guide places you in the historical time and characteristics of each construction. He also gave us recommendations on places to eat, artistic shows to attend, and how to get around after the tour."
TripAdvisor
Everything you need to know before your trip to Rio de Janeiro
Practical guides to help you prepare before you arrive.
Rio de Janeiro Itinerary
3-day plan covering Cristo, beaches, Centro, and Lapa by geography
Rio Safety Tips
Neighborhoods, beach rules, scams, and transport safety for tourists
Best Time to Visit Rio
Dry season, Carnival, Réveillon — month-by-month breakdown
Rio Carnival Guide
Sambadrome vs blocos de rua — tickets, dates, budget, and safety
Reveillon on Copacabana
New Year's Eve guide — where to stand, what to wear, hotels, and getting out
Getting Around Rio
Metro, Uber, airport transfers, and the Sunday ciclovia
Rio Nightlife
Lapa, botecos, Santa Teresa, and the carioca schedule tourists miss
Visiting Christ the Redeemer
Van vs train, best arrival time, cloud cover, and tickets
Sugarloaf Mountain Tips
Sunset window, two-stage cable car, photo spots, and the free Morro da Urca trail
Favela Tours in Rio
Ethical guide to Vidigal and Rocinha — how to choose the right operator
Rio de Janeiro Food Guide
Feijoada on Saturday, boteco petiscos, açaí after the beach — what and where cariocas eat
Best Beaches in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana to Grumari, the posto system, and which beach fits which trip
Copacabana
The 4km beach, the postos that matter, where to stay, what to skip — the most famous neighborhood in Rio decoded
Ipanema
Posto 9, the Hippie Fair, Arpoador sunset — Rio's upscale beach neighborhood, with cleaner water and a more carioca crowd
Santa Teresa
Cobblestone streets, colonial mansions, Museu Chácara do Céu, and the best early-evening bar scene in Rio
Lapa
Arcos da Lapa, Escadaria Selarón, Rua do Lavradio antiques, and Rio's live samba district
Where to Stay in Rio
Copacabana, Ipanema, Santa Teresa — which neighborhood fits your trip
Best Hotels in Rio
Curated picks across every budget and style
Getting to Rio
Flights into GIG and SDU, transfers, and how to get to your hotel
Brazilian Culture
Samba, bossa nova, street art, and what makes carioca culture distinct
Brazil Safety Guide
Country-wide context: crime stats by city, scam patterns, and risk by situation
Brazil Travel Tips
SIM cards, money exchange, tipping, apps, and the practical layer of daily life
Best Time to Visit Brazil
Seasons, Carnival timing, and how to pick dates by region and weather
Brazil Trip Cost
Daily budgets, sample 2-week trips, hidden costs, and how to save
Rio vs Salvador
First-time Brazil trip? Honest comparison of both cities — beaches, food, safety, cost, and how to combine them
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