Rio de Janeiro Day Tours

Rio de Janeiro Day Tours

Day tours in Rio de Janeiro with Haqqi Tours' own guides and vehicles: private and group tours, hotel pickup, confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay.

This is the Rio de Janeiro page for day tours, all arranged by Haqqi Tours and confirmed in writing on WhatsApp. Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's beach-and-mountain city, with Galeão Airport (GIG) about 20 km north of the centre, Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) beside downtown and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema on the Atlantic side.

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Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ, Sugarloaf and Lunch Popular choice
Day trip · 8 hours Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ, Sugarloaf and Lunch Pickup available 4.4 (5,558) 227 USD per person
Tijuca Rainforest Waterfalls and Caves Hike Rio de Janeiro Top pick
Guided tour · 5 hours Tijuca Rainforest Waterfalls and Caves Hike Rio de Janeiro Certified by Haqqi Tours Pickup availableSmall group 4.8 (3,584) 130 USD per person
Santa Marta Favela Guided Tour Rio de Janeiro Top pick
Guided tour · About 2.5 hours Santa Marta Favela Guided Tour Rio de Janeiro Certified by Haqqi Tours Pickup available 4.8 (2,717) From 60 USD per person
Rio Half-Day Tour Christ the Redeemer Selaron Steps Sugarloaf Sunset Popular choice
Day trip · 6 hours Rio Half-Day Tour Christ the Redeemer Selaron Steps Sugarloaf Sunset Pickup available 4.5 (2,591) From 214 USD per person
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Boat Tour from Rio
Boat trip · 14 hours Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Boat Tour from Rio Pickup available 4.6 (2,411) 153 USD per person
Rocinha Favela Tour with Local Guide Rio de Janeiro Top pick
Guided tour · About 3 hours Rocinha Favela Tour with Local Guide Rio de Janeiro Certified by Haqqi Tours 4.8 (2,259) 90 USD per person
Beginner Samba Dance Class in Ipanema Rio de Janeiro Great value
Guided tour · 1 hour Beginner Samba Dance Class in Ipanema Rio de Janeiro Certified by Haqqi Tours 4.9 (1,425) 46 USD per person
Rio de Janeiro Small Group Sunset Sailing Tour
Boat trip · 3 hours Rio de Janeiro Small Group Sunset Sailing Tour Certified by Haqqi Tours Small group 4.8 (1,085) 109 USD per person
Tijuca National Park Peaks and Waterfalls Guided Hike Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 5 hours Tijuca National Park Peaks and Waterfalls Guided Hike Rio de Janeiro Pickup availableSmall groupPrivate option 4.8 (965) From 184 USD per person
Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Tijuca Forest Tour Rio
Guided tour · About 7 hours Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Tijuca Forest Tour Rio Pickup available 4.8 (934) 128 USD per person
Tavares Bastos Favela Tour with Street Football Court Rio
Guided tour · About 3 hours Tavares Bastos Favela Tour with Street Football Court Rio Private option 5.0 (891) From 98 USD per person
Tandem Hang Gliding Flight from Pedra Bonita Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 3 hours Tandem Hang Gliding Flight from Pedra Bonita Rio de Janeiro Pickup available 4.6 (887) From 454 USD per person
Tijuca Rainforest Open Jeep Tour Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 4 hours Tijuca Rainforest Open Jeep Tour Rio de Janeiro Pickup availablePrivate option 4.3 (808) From 149 USD per person
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Flight over Christ and Sugarloaf
Guided tour · 20-minute Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Flight over Christ and Sugarloaf 4.7 (799) From 464 USD per person
Santa Teresa Tram Ride, Selaron Steps and Lapa Tour Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · 4 hours Santa Teresa Tram Ride, Selaron Steps and Lapa Tour Rio de Janeiro Pickup available 4.5 (673) 125 USD per person
Rio de Janeiro Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
Day trip · 1 day Rio de Janeiro Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus From 62 USD per person
Two Brothers Hill Hike Sunrise or Day Vidigal Rio de Janeiro Great value
Guided tour · 3.5 hours Two Brothers Hill Hike Sunrise or Day Vidigal Rio de Janeiro 5.0 (629) 85 USD per person
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf 5-Hour Express Tour Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 5 hours Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf 5-Hour Express Tour Rio de Janeiro Pickup availableSmall group 4.3 (445) 189 USD per person
Arraial do Cabo Island Boat Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Boat trip · 14 hours Arraial do Cabo Island Boat Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro Pickup available 4.5 (371) 169 USD per person
Pedra da Gavea Summit Guided Hike Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 6.5 hours Pedra da Gavea Summit Guided Hike Rio de Janeiro Small group 4.9 (320) 86 USD per person
Private Customisable City Tour with Transport Rio de Janeiro
Guided tour · About 4 hours Private Customisable City Tour with Transport Rio de Janeiro Pickup availablePrivate tour 4.6 (317) From 220 USD per person
Historic Centre and Santa Teresa Half-Day Tour Rio de Janeiro
Day trip · About 4 hours Historic Centre and Santa Teresa Half-Day Tour Rio de Janeiro Pickup available 4.4 (307) 196 USD per person
Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest Half-Day Tour Rio de Janeiro
Day trip · About 4 hours Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest Half-Day Tour Rio de Janeiro Pickup available 4.4 (304) From 109 USD per person

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Day tours in Rio de Janeiro

Tours listed here include Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Flight over Christ and Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa Tram Ride, Selaron Steps and Lapa Tour Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus, Two Brothers Hill Hike Sunrise or Day Vidigal Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf 5-Hour Express Tour Rio de Janeiro, Arraial do Cabo Island Boat Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro, Pedra da Gavea Summit Guided Hike Rio de Janeiro and Private Customisable City Tour with Transport Rio de Janeiro. Each page gives the itinerary, the duration, what is included and whether the day is private or small-group.

Between them they cover Sugarloaf Mountain cable car, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Escadaria Selarón, Maracanã Stadium, Tijuca National Park and Museum of Tomorrow; the desk suggests the best order for the days you have.

Private or small group

A private tour gives your party its own vehicle and guide, starts when you like and follows your pace - the usual choice for families and groups. A small-group tour shares the guide with a few other travellers and costs less per person. Each tour page says which it is, and most group tours can be made private on request.

What is included and how it works

The tour page lists what is included - vehicle, guide, entrance tickets where stated, lunch where stated - and what is not. Hotel pickup is the norm in Rio de Janeiro. Book with the date, the number of travellers and the hotel; the desk confirms the price and the pickup time in writing.

Every booking is confirmed by a real person on our WhatsApp desk, in Arabic or English, with the price written down before anything is paid.

Rio de Janeiro Day Tours at a glance

Plan Rio de Janeiro with Haqqi Tours

Every option is confirmed by our team on WhatsApp before you pay, and delivered by our own people or by trusted local partners we work with in every city. Because we send travellers from all over the world, our partners give us special rates and priority, so you always receive the best. Prices are per person unless marked per vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

Which day tours are available in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Flight over Christ and Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa Tram Ride, Selaron Steps and Lapa Tour Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus, Two Brothers Hill Hike Sunrise or Day Vidigal Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf 5-Hour Express Tour Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo Island Boat Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro and more. Each page has the itinerary, duration and inclusions.

Are the tours private or in a group?

Each tour page says which. Private means your party alone with its own vehicle and guide; small-group shares a guide with a few others. Most group tours can be made private on request.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes for tours in Rio de Janeiro unless the page says otherwise; the pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp the day before.

Are entrance tickets included?

Where the tour page says so. Where they are not, the guide helps you buy them on the day, or the desk pre-books them for you.

How long does a day tour last?

Most are six to nine hours; the exact duration is on each tour page, and a private tour can be shortened or extended on request.

Can you combine two tours or add a day trip?

Yes - the desk builds a multi-day plan from the tours listed here and any transfers you need, with one written price.

Is lunch included?

Only where the tour page says so. Otherwise the guide suggests a good place - halal options are easy to find - and you pay on the spot.

Do the guides speak Arabic or English?

It depends on the day and the guide available, so we do not promise a particular language; tell the desk your preference and it does its best. The WhatsApp desk always works in Arabic and English.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection in summer and a light layer for mosques or evenings; the tour page notes anything specific.

How do I book a tour?

Fill in the form on the tour page or message the desk with the date, the number of travellers and the hotel. Confirmation with the price and pickup time comes in writing within minutes.

Can I change or cancel a tour?

Yes, in the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on how close to the day the change comes, and the desk states them before you pay.

Are the tours suitable for children?

Most are, and private tours adapt the pace to a family; child seats in the vehicle are provided on request.