Explore Rio’s largest favela on a half-day walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela (shantytown) in South America. Organized by local, English speaking guides and favela hosts, the walking tour is respectful and non-intrusive to the residents. Subject of the movie "City of God," Rio’s favelas have fallen victim to unfortunate stereotypes. In order to correct this, and show you the true Rio de Janeiro, the favela tour will let you see and experience how daily life happens away from the sensationalist headlines. While other favela “zoo-tours” drive around in jeeps, you will get to walk the streets in small groups and meet the locals to hear their stories. Learn the history of the favela and its social and economic challenges. The tour cost also includes a monetary contribution to the favela community.

Take an opportunity to catch a glimpse of life in the favelas on this guided tour. Your guide is a local from Santa Marta, who will be able to share you with you an authentic perspective of the beautiful favela they call home. Using the Santa Marta cable car, your guide will take you to the top of the favela. From here you will get to witness one of the best panoramic views of the city. Spot Christ the Redeemer, the Sugar Loaf, Praia de Botafogo, Lagoa Rodrigues de Freitas and the entire district of Botafogo. Then explore the streets and alleys held dear by both residents and the many famous visitors to Favela Santa Marta alike, from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. Stroll through the favela, seeing the best sights and stopping at many of the local artisan shops along the way.

Experience the intensity, joy, despair, and excitement of a soccer match at Maracana Stadium in Rio with a local by your side. Join thousands of Rio residents and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of match day with a local football fanatic helping you feel comfortable in the experience. Attending a football match in South America can be intimidating for first-timers. Make the experience more enjoyable with the services of a local football fan to guide you through match day. Laugh, cry, cheer, and scream with the passionate locals, and learn a little more about the iconic stadium. Your Maracana matchday experience, includes a match ticket, drink, and your own soccer-mad local accompanying you throughout. Enjoy an exhilarating experience as you just focus on the game and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Maracana Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the world and has hosted the Olympics, Paralympics, FIFA World Cups, and many international music concerts. It is currently the home ground for Rio football clubs Flamengo and Fluminense FC.

Discover Lapa's nightlife on a pub crawl through this vibrant, bohemian neighborhood. Lapa is known for being one of the most carioca parts of Rio de Janeiro and is full of traditional bars, samba circles, nightclubs with live music, and dance halls. We visited many places during the night.. Meet your guides and discover Lapa at night. Experience samba, funk, DJs, and renowned names in Brazilian music. One of the most incredible features of Lapa is that people from all walks of life meet there and are welcomed with open arms. Discover some of Rio's hottest clubs and enjoy shots as you check out the local scene with your international group of fellow pub crawlers. Learn where to buy cheap caipirinhas and how to walk the busy streets of Lapa. Your guides will accompany you for 4 hours, but after that, you are free to stay and enjoy the rest of the night.

Explore the sights, sounds, and most importantly, tastes of Copacabana. With your guide, try out traditional Brazilian food on this 3 - hour walking tour.   We will start our tour at Siqueira Campos Metro station, exit B and make a walk through 4 places, between restaurants, bars and street food. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the best restaurants and bars in Copacabana, getting to know the rich diversity of Brazilian cuisine. From delicious tastings that include typical amaziona fruit ice creams to traditional sandwiches from Rio de Janeiro, each stop on the itinerary offers a unique and authentic gastronomic experience. Our itinerary of musical gastronomic tourism in Copacabana will provide a unique experience, combining everything that makes this place so special. Come and discover the best of Copacabana through its flavors, sounds and wonderful views. We finish the tour at the Bip Bip bar, with samba and choro (traditional music from Brazil).

The only backstage tour of the Carioca Carnival, the most famous carnival in the world! When in Rio, you need to experience Samba! This tour introduces you to the artistry and imagination of Carnival and allows you to discover the backstage of The greatest show on Earth! Have an unique and authentic experience exploring the backstage, the secrets, the people working and the preparations for the parade, which is also a competition. During the tour, you will be able to witness the process of construction and production of floats and more than 3000 costumes for the show. This visit includes a guided tour to the factory of the 2022th Carnival champion Samba School, Grande Rio. Including an exhibition about the history of Samba and Carnival, the tour provides a chance to dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink! Come visit us!

Experience authentic living in Rio de Janeiro, on a guided tour of Rocinha. Appreciate local culture and a completely unique way of life in a city plagued by hardship and neglect. See how citizens use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special Brazilian neighborhood. Follow your local guide to feel a sense of belonging in this tightly knit area. Learn about generational stories from residents, how they care for their home and their people. Discover street art decorating the buildings that cover the hillside, and grab a snack from one of many local vendors. Admire gorgeous views of the cityscape as you climb the high streets, and see as far as Christ the Redeemer. Notice the respect and kindness that locals have for each other and for tourists so they can protect and develop their beloved community.

Depart from the meeting point we go to Downtown Rio de Janeiro. The historic center of Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by centuries-old roads and buildings that show important periods in Brazilian history, from the time of the monarchy up to Brazil becoming a republic. Delve into 500 years of Brazilian history with a visit to the XV de Novembro Square. Admire the architecture of ALERJ building, Paço Imperial, and do Carmo Convent. Walk past the dos Teles Arch and see its winding alleyways. Follow your tour guide to Candelária Church and learn about its importance to the city. Then, discover hidden treasures in the architecture of the Brazil Bank Cultural Center, or as locals call "CCBB". Admire the contrast between old and modern by walking down the street to Cinelandia Square. Explore political and cultural buildings in the area, such as Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, National Library of Brazil, National Museum of Fine Arts, and City Council of Rio de Janeiro. Revel at the architecture of Colombo's Bakery, one of the main landmarks of the city's, and have a snack. Finish your tour at a subway station in Downtown Rio, and choose to return to your hotel or continue exploring the region on your own.

Join me on a immersion to the Tijuca Forest National Park, the world´s largest urban forest. Explore with a local all the beauty of the forest, visiting ruins, lakes, hidden waterfalls, caves and historial attractions. We'll meet at Praça Afonso Viseu, in Alto da Boa Vista, where the entrance to the Tijuca Forest is located. Right at the beginning of our walk, we come across the beautiful Cascatinha Taunay, which is 35 meters high, and the most famous waterfall in the Forest. We will walk uphill along incredible trails, discovering historical sites and exploring the impressive vegetation of the rainforest that creates the park's stunning landscape. We will walk along the historical circuit and the circuit of the caves, visiting Cachoeira das Almas, "A Floresta" Restaurant. We stop at the waterfalls where we can also bath, relax and have some snacks. During the journey, we will see many rock formations, streams with crystalline waters and a great diversity of species of flora and fauna of the Park. Obs.: The trails are easy, but require a minimum of physical preparation since the circuit is long. There are no major difficulties, but it is worth noting that the terrain is varied and irregular, with stones, roots, trunks and the possibility of wet and slippery soil, as usual in the vast majority of trails. All caves visited are safe and pose no danger to participants. All waterfalls have clean water.

In this 3h walking tour, you’ll visit 10 different spots (Ipanema and Copacabana), such as bars, beaches and also passing by the places where the Bossa Nova music was written, played and composed. Our tour guide is an all-in-one professional as he’s also a musican and singer, playing the guitar and some other instruments along the way. You’ll get to know all about Bossa Nova, how and where it started, who were the main composers and performers, like Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, João Gilberto and others. Walking by this circuit in Ipanema and Copacabana our team will reveal all the secrets and the main facts and events behind this music style that is Rio’s trademark. Walk by the same streets where the Girl from Ipanema did and, listening to our tour guide, let your mind feel Rio’s cultural atmosphere of the 50s-60s, when the Bossa Nova had its golden years and most glamorous times. Music, culture, history, curiosities, scenic spots and a lot of fun.