Things to do in Rio de Janeiro: activities, tours and experiences
1.7 k activities · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has 1,659 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium, Museu Nacional, Brazilian National Archives.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Christ the Redeemer
Statue
Maracanã Stadium
Stadium
Museu Nacional
National museum
Brazilian National Archives
Building
National Library of Brazil
Library
Valongo Wharf
Ruins
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Rio de Janeiro
BestsellerFull Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch
from €70.02★ 4.7
Skip the lineSkip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
from €44.55★ 3.9
Top pickRio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves
from €61.99★ 4.9
Top pickThe Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
from €117.76★ 4.8
Free cancellationFull Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue
from €92.76★ 4.7
Top pick
Top pickPrivate Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
from €181.51★ 4.9
Top pickRoxy Dinner Show - Dinner & Show
from €126.83★ 4.8
Free cancellationHalf-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf
from €114.58★ 4.7
Top pickPrivate Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
from €201.06★ 5.0
-5%Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls
from €65.26★ 4.9
Top pickHang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
from €251.15★ 5.0
Popular activities · Rio de Janeiro
Free cancellationFull Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island
from €56.18★ 4.1
Top pickExperience Asa Delta or Parapente in the River
from €219.02★ 4.8
Free cancellationArraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach
from €61.84★ 4.3
Top pickRoxy Dinner Show - Dinner & Show
from €126.83★ 4.8
Top pickFavela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide
from €26.02★ 5.0
Top pickRio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More
from €196.10★ 5.0
Top pickPrivate Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
from €201.06★ 5.0
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour
from €25.75★ 4.5
Free cancellationMore than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio
from €36.48★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Top pickHang gliding in Rio de Janeiro
from €270.19★ 5.0
Top pickRio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
from €67.29★ 5.0
Free cancellationChrist the Redeemer by Van and Selarón Steps
from €55.47★ 4.6
Free cancellationSanta Teresa Tram Tour, Selarón Steps, Lapa & Cinelândia
from €66.59★ 4.5
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
from €236.37★ 4.5
Free cancellationCarnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
from €25.35★ 4.6
Top pickA Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
from €104.78★ 4.9
Top pickDiscover Rio Little Africa: A Cultural and Historical Journey
from €78.21★ 4.9
Top pickDona Marta's sunrise, undisturbed Christ the Redeemer and more
from €117.96★ 5.0
Top pickPrivate Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro
from €57.72★ 5.0
Top pickAuthentic Rocinha Favela Walking Experience with a Local Guide
from €17.76★ 4.9
Free cancellationGinga Tropical - Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show
from €54.73★ 4.4
Top pickMorning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio
from €48.96★ 5.0
Top pickEat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.
from €85.74★ 5.0
Top pickCristo Redentor + City Tour: Transfers, Local Guide and Tickets.
from €48.57★ 4.9
Top picksamba class in Ipanema
from €20.82★ 5.0
Private tourFull-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio
from €170.48★ 5.0
Private tour
Free cancellation
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
from €351.68★ 4.9
Free cancellationBrunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
from €49.02★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationExploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day
from €55.58★ 4.4
Private tourTRANSFER 4 PASSENGERS GIG/SDU X Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon
from €51.50★ 5.0
Free cancellationTwo brothers (Dois Irmãos) Hike
from €26.64★ 4.7
Private tour
Free cancellationChrist Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
from €131.58★ 4.6
Free cancellationFood Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes
from €82.06★ 4.9
Free cancellationRio : Helicopter tour at Christ the Redeemer - 30 minutes
from €274.61★ 4.6
Free cancellation
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest
from €73.72★ 4.4
Private tourPrivate and Customizable Tour in Rio de Janeiro
from €267.14★ 4.9
Free cancellationSailing Tour with Open Bar
from €47.33★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate Bilingual Transfer - City of Rio de Janeiro
from €65.92★ 5.0
Free cancellationHelicopter Ride in Rio de Janeiro - 30 Minutes
from €367.35★ 4.3
DealParagliding in Rio de Janeiro
from €152.12★ 5.0
Selling fastRio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
from €71.91★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tour
Private tourAirport Private Transfer - Premium Service
from €57.72★ 4.5
Free cancellationHang Gliding or Paragliding Package experience in Rio
from €199.45★ 4.9
Private tourPrivate VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio
from €1,063.96★ 4.8
Free cancellationArraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro
from €62.71★ 4.7
Free cancellationFull Tour in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf Mountain, City Tour and Lunch
from €121.43★ 4.9
Free cancellationRio: Sunrise at Dona Marta, Christ Redeemer with Tickets
from €85.87★ 4.9
Free cancellationHelicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro
from €254.10★ 4.8
Free cancellationPedicab Tour of the Historical City Centre in Rio De Janeiro
from €68.52★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Transfer GIG/SDU -> copacabana/ipanema/leblon/são c.
from €45.10★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Transfer Economic GIG / SDU up to 4 pax to South Zone
from €22.55★ 4.1
Free cancellationFavela Tour in Rio with Transfer service
from €44.40★ 4.8
Private tourHang Gliding in Rio de Janeiro - Fly with the best pilots !
from €240.02★ 4.4
Free cancellationCorcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro
from €68.81★ 5.0
DealPrivate Tour - 5 Hours Customized Tour With a Local Guide in Rio
from €105.47★ 4.9
BookableMaracanã Stadium: Match Tickets with Welcome Drink
from €86.56★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellationFrom Río de Janeiro - hotels: shared transfer to Paraty
from €50.61★ 4.8
Free cancellation
Private tour
Selling fastRio Maracana Stadium Football Match Ticket & Private Transport
from €53.45★ 5.0
Free cancellationFavela tour Santa Marta with local guide
from €26.02★ 4.5
Free cancellationHelicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro - 20 minutes
from €264.81★ 4.0
Free cancellationCapoeira Classes for Beginners in Rio de Janeiro
from €14.74★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourWalking tour in Rio de Janeiro Historical Center.
from €26.02★ 4.7
Free cancellationAll Inclusive Rio Food Walking Experience
from €96.19★ 4.9
Free cancellationExclusive Full Day in Rio: Pickup at the Sea Port Terminal
from €154.94★ 4.8
Free cancellationOne of a Kind: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer Tour
from €68.15★ 3.3
Free cancellationChrist the Redeemer Helicopter Tour - Rio de Janeiro
from €217.62★ 4.3
Free cancellationAVenturismo 2 Irmãos hill + Favela of Vidigal
from €43.37★ 5.0
Free cancellation4x4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro
from €46.17★ 4.5
Free cancellationRio Hang Gliding & Paragliding w/ Brazilian Champion 4k Video inc
from €261.23★ 5.0
Private tourRio in One Day Private Tour with Christ the Redeemer by Train
from €147.40★ 4.5
Free cancellation
Free cancellationBrazilian Dinner Show: Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro
from €104.89★ 4.4
Private tour
Free cancellationFrom Rio de Janeiro: shuttle from airports to Paraty
from €43.51★ 4.6
Free cancellationFull Day City Tour with Tickets, Lunch and Hotel Transport
from €117.96★ 4.6
Free cancellationSugarloaf Mountain Adventure
from €43.37★ 5.0
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro: Open-Top Helicopter Flight at Christ the Redeemer
from €308.37★ 4.9
Free cancellation
Free cancellationAquaRio Rio de Janeiro Tickets Only
from €26.55★ 3.8
Free cancellationSurf Lessons in Rio: Authentic Arpoador Beach Surf Experience
from €31.22★ 4.8
DealPrivate Transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG)
from €15.42★ 3.2
Private tour
Free cancellation
Private tourPrivate Shuttle Minivan Galeão/SDU - > copacabana/ipanema/leblon
from €57.24★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourPrivate Half-Day Tour to Corcovado and Santa Teresa
from €79.91★ 5.0
Free cancellationRio Sunset Tour: Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer and Selarón
from €124.31★ 4.3
Free cancellationDrone Video in the Favela Rocinha
from €55.79★ 5.0
Private tour
Free cancellationSamba class
from €22.20★ 5.0
Free cancellationTransport from Rio to Ilha Grande (or vice-versa)
from €39.96★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourSelf-Guided Audio Tour - Imperial Rio
from €5.97★ 5.0
Free cancellationSunrise Hike at Morro Dois Irmãos
from €32.96★ 5.0
DealRoundtrip Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG)
from €30.86★ 5.0
Deal
Private tourParapente à Rio De Janeiro avec vidéo
from €202.83
Free cancellationPubcrawl & Real Favela Party in Rocinha
from €41.73
Free cancellation
Top pickEntrance to the Giant Route of Rio DE Janeiro
from €10.39★ 4.8
Free cancellationFull Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
from €37.30★ 4.7
Top pickRio’s Best_Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron, Cathedral and more
from €97.23★ 4.8
Top pickFavela Tours
from €41.73★ 4.8
Free cancellationSkip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch
from €100.61★ 3.9
Free cancellationA Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete
from €62.16★ 4.5
Selling fastPrivate SUV : Telégrafo Stone, 18 beaches, sunset and photography
from €195.15★ 5.0
Top pickFavela Santa Marta Tour
from €29.19★ 4.9
Top pickHiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Stone) Drone videos
from €44.40★ 4.9
Top pickFavela da Rocinha Tour
from €43.51★ 4.9
Top pickTransfers Rio X Buzios
from €164.80★ 4.9
Top pickSunrise Mirante dona Marta Specialized Guide and Photos
from €78.70★ 5.0
Free cancellationSkip The Line to Christ Redeemer By Train with Maracanã Stadium
from €77.19★ 3.7
Top pick3-Hour Tasting Session in Rio with 33 Foods Brazilians Love
from €75.47★ 4.9
Free cancellationSugar Loaf Mountain Half-Day Tour
from €44.76★ 4.2
Selling fastTijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)
from €54.64★ 5.0
Top pickPrivate Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
from €240.26★ 5.0
Free cancellationFull-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch
from €148.28★ 4.8
Top pickHelicopter Flight - Wonderful City - RJ (Private Flight - 4 people)
from €1,003.92★ 5.0
Free cancellationRoxy Show - Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner
from €86.20★ 3.6
Top pickSunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide
from €57.07★ 4.9
Top pickRio de Janeiro: 35 min Private Helicopter Tour Christ
from €675.94★ 4.9
Free cancellationPedra da Gavea: Full Day Jungle Adventure Trek
from €69.39★ 5.0
Free cancellationThe real life behind the word favela
from €60.71★ 4.9
Free cancellationSamba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio
from €61★ 4.8
Free cancellationParagliding included Pick up and drop off from your hotel.
from €270.27★ 5.0
Free cancellationAdventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
from €59.85★ 5.0
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour
from €59.49★ 4.3
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationTelegraph Stone Adventure
from €41.63★ 4.6
Private tourSamba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight - 4 people
from €2,212.19★ 4.9
Free cancellationRio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour
from €64.82★ 4.8
Free cancellationArraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
from €79.91★ 4.4
Free cancellationSmall-Group Panoramic Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro
from €42★ 4.8
Free cancellationMorro Two Brothers Trail, during the day and sunset in Vidigal
from €43.19★ 4.9
Private tour8-hour Rio Overview Private Tour optional Airport, Port Pickups
from €205.11★ 5.0
Skip the lineCity Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf
from €117.96★ 4.8
Selling fastTijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
from €74.59★ 5.0
Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro
What is there to do in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has 1,659 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch », « Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket », « Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves ».
What are the top-rated activities in Rio de Janeiro?
According to traveller reviews: « Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly » (5.0/5, 2,265 reviews) ; « Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks » (5.0/5, 301 reviews) ; « Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials » (5.0/5, 367 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Rio de Janeiro?
Not to be missed in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium, Museu Nacional, Brazilian National Archives, National Library of Brazil, Valongo Wharf.
Can you cancel an activity in Rio de Janeiro for free?
Usually, yes: 22 of the 24 most popular activities in Rio de Janeiro offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.