Get a taste of local life on a full-day trip to the blissful beaches and charming monuments of Buzios from Rio de Janeiro. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Buzios, a coastal city famed for its traditional culture and pristine shores, while listening to enriching commentary from your expert guide. On arrival, absorb the quaint charm of Buzios’ cobbled streets on a relaxed wander and then take a boat tour to the tranquil islands surrounding the city, stopping intermittently to plunge into the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean.

Full-day tour to the coastal city of Buzios from Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a relaxed stroll around the charming historical center of Buzios
Take a tranquil boat tour to the beautiful islands surrounding the city
Plunge into the iridescent waters of the ocean during regular swimming stops
Relish the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Rio de Janeiro hotel

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Schooner Boat Trip
Bilingual tour guide

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Snorkelling (available for rent)
Transit tax of 30 BRL per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Rio Othon Palace - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
If you do not contact us to confirm pickup time, we meet you at the Meeting Point.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am and 08:30 am.

What To Expect

Armacao dos Buzios

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Azeda Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tartaruga Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Joao Fernandes Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia dos Ossos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rua das Pedras

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rio de Janeiro

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Children under the age of 4 are complimentary as they must be accompanied by an adult.

If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour is unavailable on Christma's Eve, Christma's Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Carnival season.
Snorkeling equipment can be rented on location.
Duration of the transfer from Rio to Búzios: approximately 3 hours.
Duration of the boat trip: approximately 3 hours.
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
Transit Tax must be paid in cash.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Laura_C

Lovely guide, lovely crew. Driver was a gentleman. Beautiful place. Nice snorkeling. None of the other passengers spoke English. Crew explained it all well

Reviews

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Great trip from Rio.

Laura_C, Mar 2024

Lovely guide, lovely crew. Driver was a gentleman. Beautiful place. Nice snorkeling. None of the other passengers spoke English. Crew explained it all well

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello! Glad you enjoyed your tour! Búzios is a fantastic destination and very worthwhile for those who have a little extra time in Rio! And we're very pleased to read your praise for our team. We are very concerned about the quality of our service, from the online service to the contact with our clients on the tour. We work with the best to make sure everything goes smoothly! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

Broken bus without air conditioning tour was more long than expected before off bad bus

Manne_G, Jan 2024

We waited at the lobby at 07.00 that pick us at 08.30 than we had to pick more people at the copacabana and the downtown we left 10.30 Rio the air conditioning didn’t work and the door of the bus had problems to open, we hav n Been promised lunch and we got tack at 17.00 we had to wait for the restaurant above 30 minutes in the warm weather, we didn’t have time to go around the city as we should go to the bus , the was supposed to end. At 21.30 we were at home 23.00, we are here for and 10 days we hope that you can refund some of the cost and Ofer us a free tour to Ilya de grande, we have been using this visitor I Cape Town without problems

Great trip! Worth it! Lots of...

AlettaMaria_G, Jan 2018

Great trip! Worth it! Lots of traveling. 9 and a half hours by bus, guide could've given us some information/history of the area. Boat ride very entertaining! Loved it! Love Buzios!!!

This excursion was a fun activity...

Jamie P, Jun 2016

This excursion was a fun activity, but the travel time of 2.5 hours to and from Buzios takes away a good portion of your day. While on the boat you will stop at 3 different locations for a quick swim, but the boat doesn't stop at a beach or have anywher to lay out like a catamaran, so don't expect to relax and get a tan on this outing. There are food and drinks on the boat available for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. In Buzios you have some time to eat and shop for souvenirs. Our tour guide provided us lunch at a buffet in town, but I'm not sure if this was included in the tour. Overall, the group I went with made for a good time, but a similar trip like this in Rio may be a better choice if you don't want to spend 5 hours of your day getting there and back.

Buzios beau !!! Mais...

Thierry_C, Mar 2024

Beaucoup de route 3 heures aller et 3 heures retour pour un tour en mer de 2 h 30. Sur un bateau avec de la musique à tue tête. Dommage car Buzios est un très bel ebdroit

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello, We're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your tour. With regard to the journey time and the time of the boat cruise, everything was within normal operating hours. Regarding the music on the boat, we will check if it was too much on the day of your tour. All annoyances aside, Búzios really is a such beautiful city and we hope it was worth your while! Thank you for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour.

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Yesibeth_A, Apr 2023

Súper lindo, me encanto, conoces muchas playas, comida deliciosa y te da tiempo de conocer el pueblo/ciudad de buzios

Mi experiencia

Gonzalo_S, Jan 2023

Fue más tiempo viajando que la excursión en si. Mucho retraso invertido en esperar pasajeros (1 hora y media buscando gente). Los guías de la goleta no hablaban español solo portugués.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

¡Hola! Sentimos que no haya salido como esperabas. Pero es un tour compartido, lo que significa que tienes que recoger a otras personas. La distancia es larga, pero también está descrita en la información en el momento de tu compra. El guía es bilingüe, el personal del barco no está obligado a hablar otros idiomas, el guía está para ayudarte. Le recomendamos que la próxima vez haga esta excursión en privado, así podrá disfrutar más de la experiencia :)

viajem maravilhosa, uma guia super...

Paulo henrique M, Aug 2017

viajem maravilhosa, uma guia super extrovertida, bem dedicada, e o lugar é encantador.

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Muito obrigada! Ficamos felizes em saber que foi um passeio agradável!