Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Language
english
Help
FAQ
131
trips planned in the last hour
4.6
out of 5
Trustscore rating

The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

Plan your next trip here

Browse by category

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro ©
Garden
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro
4.6
Noted for its collection of over 6,500 plants from all over the globe, historic Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro also houses Brazil’s larges
Tours from $40
Copacabana Beach ©
Beach
Copacabana Beach , Rio de Janeiro
4.3
Lively Copacabana Beach features warm waters and a wide stretch of white sand, with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs dotti
Tours from $32
Praia de Ipanema ©
Beach
Praia de Ipanema , Rio de Janeiro
4.5
A long stretch of warm sand, Praia de Ipanema is divided into segments by posts ("postos," as they’re known locally), which mark diverse life
Tours from $32
  • ©
Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
Enjoy full-day tour in Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in one-single day: Christ The Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at Brazilian steakhouse (meal included / drinks not included). You will also get hotel pickup and drop-off and be accompanied by a professional tour guide.
Book on Viator from $116
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer ©
Monument
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer , Rio de Janeiro
4.7
An elegant 38-meter (125 ft) Art Deco statue constructed in 1931, Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer was once only accessible by climbing hundre
Tours from $32
©
Walking tour
Walking tours , Rio de Janeiro
4.9
We suggest booking in advance.Select from 138 top choices.
Tours from $6

Recommended Rio de Janeiro tours

FROM $116 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $116 ›
FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rio de Janeiro Day Trip - All Inclusive - By Ok Rio Tour Rio de Janeiro Day Trip - All Inclusive - By Ok Rio Tour
5.0
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Tours from $100 ›
FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Complete Tour of Rio - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more Full Day Complete Tour of Rio - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more
4.8
Duration: 9 hours
Tours from $74 ›
FROM $138 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Selarón & Lunch Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Selarón & Lunch
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $138 ›
FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rocinha Favela Walking Tour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
Tours from $32 ›
FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Sugar Loaf, Maracanã including Skip the Line Christ Redeemer By Train Full Day Sugar Loaf, Maracanã including Skip the Line Christ Redeemer By Train
3.9
Duration: 9 hours
Tours from $120 ›
FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Small-Group Tour Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Small-Group Tour
4.9
Duration: 5 hours
Tours from $48 ›
FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rio Sunset Tour Including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Cathedral and Selaron Rio Sunset Tour Including Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Cathedral and Selaron
4.9
Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Tours from $84 ›
FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $60 ›
Trip Planner :  South America  /  Brazil  /  State of Rio de Janeiro  /  Rio de Janeiro  /  Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

4.5
World heritage site · Beaches · Monuments
Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro. It's not just during the iconic Carnaval festival that this city comes to life--you can find wild parties and energetic dancing all year round. Equally known for the lush green hills and world-famous beaches that surround it, the warm city of around 12 million people sprawls across a rugged, weaving coastline. A tour of Rio de Janeiro reveals all the diversity of this "Marvelous City," where colorful old neighborhoods like Santa Teresa juxtapose with Rio's notorious "favelas," known as slums and havens for drug cartels. Whatever your fancy, you'll no doubt find plenty to keep you entertained on your Rio de Janeiro vacation. With our international travel planner, Brazil vacations can be built around trips to Rio de Janeiro and other destinations in Brazil.

Kid-friendly things to do in Rio de Janeiro

See all ›
Pedra do Arpoador ©
Beach
Pedra do Arpoador
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
Barra da Tijuca Beach ©
Beach
Barra da Tijuca Beach
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Praia de Grumari ©
Beach
Praia de Grumari
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
Leblon Beach ©
Lookout
Leblon Beach
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Rio de Janeiro

Imperial Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Imperial Museum
Petropolis
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
Cervejaria Bohemia ©
Brewery
Cervejaria Bohemia
Petropolis
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara ©
Religious Site
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Petropolis
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi ©
Art Museum
Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi
Niteroi
4.4
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Rio de Janeiro

See all ›
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro ©
Art Museum
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana ©
Military Museum
Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Museu da Republica ©
Specialty Museum
Museu da Republica
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes ©
Specialty Museum
Museu Nacional De Belas Artes
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Rio de Janeiro

Santa Teresa ©
Neighborhood
Santa Teresa
4.1
Duration: 3 hours
Ilha Fiscal ©
Castle
Ilha Fiscal
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach ©
Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mirante Dona Marta ©
Observation Deck
Mirante Dona Marta
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Rio de Janeiro

See all ›
Parque Lage ©
Historic Site
Parque Lage
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Jerusalem Cultural Center ©
Religious Site
Jerusalem Cultural Center
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian ©
Church
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria ©
Religious Site
Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Marapendivela ©
Boat Rental
Marapendivela
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Rio Tour ©
Private Tour
Rio Tour
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Favela Walking Tour ©
Walking tour
Favela Walking Tour
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours ©
Private Tour
Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 8 hours

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Places to visit with Rio de Janeiro

Ilha GrandeTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Beach, Water Body ParatyTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Beach, Hot Spring Armacao dos BuziosTrip planner Best for: Beach, Landmark, Pier / Boardwalk Arraial do CaboTrip planner Best for: Beach, Scuba / Snorkeling, Scenic Drive PetropolisTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Brewery, Landmark

Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer ©
Accommodations in Rio de Janeiro cover as diverse a spectrum as the city itself. At the top end, you can find plenty of luxury hotels along the beaches of Zona Sul, the city's southern zone, which includes the renowned Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. For something to suit a budget, but with good beach access, look around the less crowded neighborhoods of Catele and Flamengo. If you want to stay as centrally as possible, without feeling like you're in a business district, look for lodgings in the colorful, bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.
20 million rooms are at your fingertips!
—
2 adults
Adults (12 +)
- +
Children (2-11)
- +
Infants (Under 2)
- +
Close

Recently planned trips to Rio de Janeiro

41 days in Brazil SEE PLAN Rio de Janeiro Ilha Grande Paraty 22 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Sao Paulo Paraty Ilha Grande 15 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM BRAZIL Rio de Janeiro Ilha Grande Ouro Preto 22 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Ouro Preto Ilha Grande Rio de Janeiro 4 days in Rio de Janeiro BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana Escadaria Selaron Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer 20 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM GERMANY Maragogi Fernando de Noronha Sao Paulo 14 days in South America BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Santiago Buenos Aires Gramado 17 days in Sao Paulo, Campos Do Jordao & Rio de Janeiro BY A USER FROM TURKEY Sao Paulo Campos Do Jordao Rio de Janeiro 60 days in South America BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Fernando de Noronha Rio de Janeiro Ilha Grande 22 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM GERMANY Porto de Galinhas Fernando de Noronha Sao Paulo 37 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM TURKEY Sao Paulo Manaus Campo Grande 38 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM TURKEY Fernando de Noronha Porto de Galinhas Manaus
See all trips
See also: