The 10 Best Bus Tours in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Rio de Janeiro is home to world-famous landmarks, natural wonders, and vibrant neighborhoods. Discover it all on this private tour with an itinerary that takes in five of the city’s most memorable attractions. Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado hill, ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, and take in the views from Praia da Joatinga. Plus, visit Parque Lage and explore the Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to the colorful Selaron Steps. But wait, there is more. On the route we will also stop to know some other iconic and amazing locations, such as The Tijuca Rain Forest, see hang-gliders land on São Conrado Beach, Favela Rocinha, and Carnival Sambadrome. - Five Rio highlights + Four additional attractions in one day: ideal for first-time visitors - Delicious traditional Brazilian BBQ lunch at a restaurant in Santa Teresa - Private tour: enjoy the undivided attention of your guide - Hassle-free hotel pickup and transport by private and comfortable vehicle

Inclusions: Brazilian BBQ lunch including 1 soft drink or beer or Caipirinha per person, Experienced driver & comfortable vehicle with AC, All entrance tickets, Rio Official Certified Guide (Our guide will be able to avoid lines when buying tickets), Private transportation

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Hike through Tijuca National Park's rainforest on a 6-hour eco-tour contemplating one of the most splendid views of Rio contrasting with the greatest urban forest in the world. Accompanied by an expert guide, expect a trilling tour full of nature with waterfalls, springs, small lakes, viewpoints, and historic sites. Animals, particularly monkeys, coatis and birds, can be seen all around during walks in the lush landscape and falls. The walking distance is about 7 km, round trip, is mostly in the shade, ranging from light to medium level of difficulty. The hiking time is about 4 hrs at a slow pace. Visit the calm and beautiful waterfalls where we stop for bath and pictures. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around. We then continue on for more 10 min up to the scenic weir called “Açude da Solidão”. Take a break at the edge of it and enjoy snacks picnic style. After having such an adventurous day, relax on the journey back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pickup & drop off are included like hotel, airport and port., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet service., Entrance & admission fees., Picnic supplies.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks., Gratuities & tips. (optional).

The most classic ride of all! With outings every day, rain or shine, and last approximately 8 hours, you will be able to know the most iconic attractions of Rio de Janeiro: Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Selarón Staircase, Metropolitan Cathedral, Maracanã (panoramic), Sambódromo and much more between one point and another. Included: transportation, guide, tickets of the Sugar Loaf and the Christ and lunch with barbecue.

Inclusions: Lunch with free buffet, Tickets for the attractions

Exclusions: At lunch, drinks and desserts are not included

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We decided to organize guided tours within the community in which we live to offer a unique and quality service for travellers who are in search of culture and knowledge. Our tours allow a great immersion into daily life inside the favela and it is a great cultural exchange for all. You will learn about the history from the eyes of the locals, As the whole tour is carried out on foot where you get to know the alleys, rooftops, shops, cultural projects with which we work, and delicious local restaurants if you get hungry. Part of the resources that we collect through the tours, we donate to assist social projects (capoeira and an English school) that contribute to the education and development of the community's children and youth.

Inclusions: Bilingual Guide , Transportation, Roof Top Views, Walking Cultural Tour

Exclusions: Foods Drinks, and Souvenirs ( optional )

8-hour fully customized tour of Rio with a private local guide. Have private transportation at your disposal to take you to all the sites you want to see in Rio. Great for experienced travelers who want to make the most of their visit. Whether you're looking to go to the main attractions, or the places that aren't so touristy, your private guide will be there to recommend the best spots and ways to beat the crowds. Tour is limited to a maximum of four people and includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, or the cruise port or airport.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transportation in a private car, Tolls and parking fees, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Customer’s admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour, Meals or drinks (if any)

Visit the best of Rio de Janeiro in a single day: Christ the Redeemer by Train, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral, and lunch at Brazilian steakhouse. Includes roundtrip transportation.

Inclusions: Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse, Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese., Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone Rio area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme), Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks (available to purchase during lunch), Gratuities

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Rio by car, and taken to the west of the city, a journey lasting 60 minutes. From here we'll hike up for 40 minutes among some of Rio's most stunning landscapes. The endpoint is worth the effort - as you arrive at the famous "Pedra do Telégrafo" where an incredible view awaits you! Then the tour continues, walking back to the car to head to Grumari Beach, one of the Rio's wild beaches that you'll explore in this tour. If all that walking has made you hungry, you're in luck! Here you'll have an hour of free time to have something delicious to eat. After that, you'll decide if you want to stay at Grumari beach or if you want to know the other wild beach, named Prainha. You will have approximately 60 minutes to relax in each beach, or 120 minutes in only one. Then, we'll make our way back to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, after eight hours exploring the finest panoramas the city has to offer.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Personal health insurance, Bilingual guiding services

Exclusions: Food and drinks, extra costs, Tips for guides (10-20% of trip cost is typical)

Get picked up at the meeting point and drive up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - at the top of Corcovado Mountain. Travel through a short and beautiful route through Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests in the world – before opening up to incredible views of the entire city. When reaching the top, enjoy the most famous tour attraction in Brazil and a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro in 360º, 710m (2,330 feet) tall. Return from the Christ the Redeemer and drive past Santa Teresa, the famous neighbourhood located on a hillside known for the narrow cobblestone streets, unique cultural flair, and iconic yellow tram. Arrive at the neighbourhood of Lapa, the area with Rio’s traditional nightlife and known for the Carioca Aqueduct, before reaching the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. Return to the meeting point.

Inclusions: Guided tour half-day tour via air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Tickets to the Christ the Redeemer, Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese, Pickup and drop-off from meeting points in Copacabana

Exclusions: Foods and drinks (available for purchase at the attractions), Gratuities (optional)

Located in the Costa Verde region, Angra dos Reis is 150 km from Rio de Janeiro, about two and a half hours' drive from the capital. More than 365 islands and 40 beaches make the bay of Angra dos Reis one of the most famous in Brazil. Ilha Grande, the largest and best known island in the region, is one of the most sought after and coveted places by tourists who come to visit Rio de Janeiro. With blue - green and crystalline waters, with its corals and a marine fauna full of species Ilha Grande becomes a perfect scenario for diving. Amid so many options, the most popular beaches / islands are Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde, Praia Cataguazes, Praia de Freguesia de Santana and Praia de Japariz where you will stop for lunch.

Inclusions: Transportation by bus licensed by the tourism office, Professional bilingual tour guide, Schooner Ride, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks and dessert, Snorkeling equipment

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. You will also get hotel pickup and drop-off and be accompanied by a professional tour guide.

Inclusions: Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned van, Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse, Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese., Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) hotels, Comfortable air-conditioned van with maximum capacity of 19 passengers

Exclusions: Drinks (available to purchase during lunch), Gratuities