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Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains in the early morning to beat the crowds on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city, slowly waking up in the morning light.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

Save yourself hours of planning on a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes lunch, admission tickets, and transportation for the ultimate experience of the Eternal City. Rather than navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city, you’ll travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Plus, you’ll tick off top attractions such as Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and more.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Rio through its flavors during this half-day cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic Brazilian recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. This experience goes beyond the restaurant scene for a true taste of Rio.

Get a glimpse into local life in Rio de Janeiro during a favela tour that reveals a different side of the Marvelous City. In an intimate group limited to 12 travelers, you’ll explore two of the largest favelas in Rio, and benefit from the local insight of a guide as you learn more about living conditions in the city.

Sail along Guanabara Bay just as the sun is setting below the horizon and experience Rio when it starts to come to life. This small-group sailing adventure is a perfect way to relax and see the sites such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Relax with complimentary drinks and light snacks while you sail.

This all-inclusive experience includes appetizers, street food, packaged snacks, various barbecue meats, juices, cocktails, candies and desserts. All portions will be controlled, ensuring that you can focus entirely on enjoying the flavors of Brazil without filling up. Join us for an unforgettable journey through 33 of Brazil's culinary delights, led by a Brazilian food expert armed with a slideshow on a laptop, to help explain everything you’ll encounter, which will be Brazil's best. Book your experience now and indulge in a taste of Brazil's finest flavors.

We selected the main tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro to be visited in a unique and dynamic itinerary, with comfort and safety. In addition, we offer the accompaniment of a local guide that maximizes the experience of our tourists telling the curiosities and historical facts of the city. We work with the best tourism professionals and excellent suppliers, so that we can provide an exclusive experience to our customers.

See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—on a sailing tour. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a maximum capacity of 20, so there'll be plenty of room onboard.

The Tijuca National Forest is one of the largest urban rainforests in the world, set on mountain slopes just west of Rio de Janeiro. With this tour, discover two of the city’s nature sites, starting with a guided walk through the Rio Botanical Gardens, including the Turtle Lake and Sensory Garden. Then, hike through Tijuca, learn more about the native plants and wildlife, and admire Taunay Waterfall.

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's favelas, Rocinha. Follow your resident guide to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face.

We will explore the traditional bars in different neighbourhoods depending on the day of the tour. I'll will explain the history and the story behind each bar. These local bars that we will go are not always known by the common tourists.

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro's nightlife at a waterfront dinner on one of the country's most famous beaches, Copacabana Beach and Leblon Beach. • Different kiosks from Monday to Friday with dinner and live music. • Dinner with starter, main course, dessert and a drink. • Live music of different styles, with samba show, jazz show, Brazilian popular music, pop, rock and much more according to the chosen experience.

Enjoy a special gastronomic experience in Rio de Janeiro at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a lagoon near Copacabana and Ipanema. The lagoon is a popular place to practice sports, enjoy quality time outdoors, and of course, picnic. During your picnic, you will taste a special menu designed with a selection of wines and cheeses, admiring the view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

This fruit tasting session introduces you to over a dozen of these exotic fruits. You will cut open, smell, taste and drink various fruits. An English-speaking (and German) fruit presenter will explain their nutrional value, culinary uses and economic importance. Fruits to expect (depending on season) Acai Caju – Cashew fruit Acerola Goiaba – Guava Manga espada Jabuticaba Graviola Amora – Mirtleberry Carambola Jack fruit Custard Apple Pequi Passion Fruit Pitanga Umbu Seriguela Tamarind Sweet Papaya Kinkan

Unique and exclusive experience about tasting Alta Cocktail in a favela, with an incredible view of the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Learn about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a local home cook and hear stories about the city and its favorite dish—*feijoada*. Cook up this dish full of cultural significance in their home kitchen—if you don’t know, *feijoada* is a comforting stew of beans, spiced sausage, and other delicious ingredients. Experience Brazilian culture and hospitality like a local.

Botequins are small traditional bars (often family ventures) specializing in selling drinks and appetizers. They are places of fraternization, with a laid-back environment and an informality that is also present in their menus. They are also a significant part of the carioca culture – Cariocas love going to these bars to enjoy ice-cold bottled beer or chopp (draft beer pint) and appetizers with friends. So let us take you on an in-depth immersion into Brazilian cuisine on this walking tour at the best and most awarded bars in Copacabana.

Great neighborhood views of Santa Teresa, great food, great people with live music. Experience Brazilian Churasco as Brazilians do. Assist the chef with cooking or drinks or just sit and chat with new friends. We will also introduce you to art works from local artist.

This all-inclusive Churrascaria steakhouse experience includes appetizers, salads, sushi, various barbecue meats, desserts, juices, wine pairings, cocktails and desserts. You'll be treated to table service, ensuring that you can focus entirely on enjoying the flavors of Brazil. Whether you're traveling solo, with a friend, or a group of up to twelve, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to taste a little bit of everything that Brazil has to offer. This experience is available once a week on Tuesdays during dinner, giving you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the best of Brazil. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Brazil's culinary delights, led by a Brazilian food expert armed with a slideshow on a laptop, to help explain everything you’ll encounter, which will be Brazil's best. Book your experience now and indulge in a taste of Brazil's finest flavors.