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Brazil
Explore the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, whether on a city break or as part of a longer trip. Short tours and activities for Rio de Janeiro and nearby attractions are shown below (where available). You can also check out a wide range of guidebooks from the link above and explore flight and accomodation options from our industry leading partners below.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. Known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City), its setting is almost unparalleled - crammed between stunning white beaches and soaring mountains with the peaks of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Corcovado guarding its bay. The 1,300-metre long cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain gives you spectacular views across the city and Guanabara Bay, which are matched by those on Corcovado on top of which lies the magnificent statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Back in the city, Rio's famous beaches (Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon) are filled with sun worshippers, the colonial part of the city has many historic buildings and museums and the picturesque barrio of Santa Teresa is known as 'The Montmartre of Rio'. Its at night when Rio really comes alive though, with the samba bars of Lapa and the bars and restaurants of Ipanema and Copacabana filled with live music, energy and people having fun. The whole city goes wild with parades and parties in the week leading up to the Mardi Gras Carnival every year in February. The contrast between the opulent downtown and the poverty in the hillside favelas can be seen on a tour of Rocinha (the largest in South America). Another must-see attraction is a football game at the world famous 95,000 seat Maracena Stadium to experience the unique Brazilian football atmosphere. For quiet time away from the city's bustle, the beautiful Botanical Gardens or tropical rainforest of Tijuca National Park provides a welcome break from the concrete jungle.
Tours of Rio de Janeiro
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Price: £83 Duration: 3 hrs |
Cycling Tour Along Rios Beaches Discover some of Rios amazing sites by bike! Cycle along some of Rios important beaches from Leme to Leblon. If you are in good shape you can take an optional extension around Rios Lagoa lake. |
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Price: £46 Duration: day tour |
Rio de Janeiro Small-Group Half-Day Bike Tour Explore Rio de Janeiro by bike on this small- group half-day biking tour! Beginning at General Osorio Square, you'll ride to some of the most scenic spots in Rio, from Ipanema Beach to Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas). Enjoy breathtaking views of Ipanema Beach, stop off at the botanical gardens to admire the imperial palms and visit Catacumba Park, home to an open-air sculpture museum. Cover more ground than you would on foot on this half-day bike tour! |
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