Tours & Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Travel back in time in our Rio Free Walking Tour of Downtown and Lapa and relive the past while walking through the charming colonial streets of Rio and learning about the four centuries of the history of the city. Join our tour to understand more about the Brazilian culture and society since the colonization until today.
We will visit some of the most important places in Brazilian history as the Imperial Palace and ALERJ and some of the most famous places in Rio as Selaron Stairs and Lapa Arches.
Come on and booking now this tour with us!
Welcome to the beautiful neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, one of Rio de Janeiro's best zones for beaches, bars, and restaurants. In this tour we will explore some of the most iconic parts of Barra, such as Jardim Oceânico (or Oceanic Garden, and you will soon realize why it is called like this) and the Gigóia Islands, a hidden treasure, considered as Rio de Janeiro's very own Pantanal, where you might get the chance to spot capybaras and crocodiles. All this while exploring the bars for food and drinks around the area!
As we walk around the beach front, we will cross into Olegário Maciel Avenue, a bohemian, gastronomic hub in Barra. There, customers will be able to choose from a plethora of dishes according to their tastes, such as feijoada, picanha (rump steak), carne de sol com aipim na manteiga (sun-dried meat with yucca soaked in butter); or, for the more adventurous, chicken hearts skewers, alongside popular snacks such as pão de queijo and coxinha de galinha, besides much more depending on one´s hunger.
From Olegário Maciel, we continue our march to the ferries and visit the Gigóia Islands, a picturesque part of Rio de Janeiro, often known as the Pantanal (swamps) of the south. The islands also feature many bars and restaurants, where the customers can finish the tour with a refreshing caipirinha or two.
Important notice: there is a small fee for crossing the island (4 reais each way, to be paid exclusively in cash). Food and drinks costs are also extra!
The tour is NOT suitable for vegetarians or vegans (if you want to do the tour but your friend is a vegetarian - vegan, he or she is welcome to tag along and order whatever pleases, but none of those dishes are related to a historical background). The standard tour contains beef, pork and alcohol!
The average lenght of the tour is 3 hours, but be aware that during the peak summer months the restaurants can be quite busy. I do have an agreement with them to serve my group as quickly as possible, but it is beyond my powers when they are very busy during the weekends or holidays. Expect the 6 pm tour to last some 3:30 hours from Thrusday to Sunday.
During the activity travelers will experience the biggest urban atlantic forest in the world. Tijuca national park!
Note that in our community of free ride all of the tours are made in customized jeeps in order to increase your experience!
Get ready for great scenic beauty scenarios, diversified fauna and flora, waterfalls and view points.
Recommendations:
* Use hiking shoes or water shoes
* It's possible to swim in the waterfall so bring a towel and appropriate clothes for water activities.
* Use insect repellent
* Wear sport clothes
You want to know more about Rio de Janeiro? You always wanted to sit on that fancy stairs where Snoop Dogg was chilling? And you are ready for some surprises and advices on the way?
If you want to explore important sites of the old center like the monumenal Archos da Lapa ,the impressive Theatro Municipal or the stunning Escadaria Selarón and get to know the most curious fact and having fun at the same, then this tour is for YOU! Let me take you on a ride, into the Ciudad Maravillosa, the marvelous city of Brazil!
I heartly welcome you to guide you through the city and you will learn about culture respectively music, arts and especially food – also for the plant based lovers you will get first handed informations where to get healthy and good stuff as well.
Trust me, I will at least take you to the best coffee place in town, it is said to be one of the ten most beautiful cafés in the world. So vamos!
Fly over Rio de Janeiro on a hang glider and enjoy spectacular views of this Brazilian city, Christ the Redeemer, and the beaches!
Ditch the guidebook and uncover the beating heart of Rio de Janeiro! On this unforgettable walking tour, we'll guide you through a city rich in history, culture, and vibrant energy.
Here's a taste of what you'll experience:
- Cinelandia
- Escadaria Selaron
- Lapa
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Confeitaria Colombo
- Paço Imperial
- Praça XV
And that's just the beginning! Our local guides will share insider stories, hidden gems, and insights that will make you fall in love with Rio in every step. Get ready for a sensory adventure that will awaken your senses and leave you with lasting memories.
Ready to experience the real Rio? Let's take a walk!