Don’t think twice and take a tour of Rio now.

Everyone should do a tour of Rio de Janeiro at least once in their life.

If you are putting together an itinerary for your trip to the Marvelous City, it may be interesting to check out the tips that we have separated below, with information on climate, beaches, sights, transportation, and much more.

Tour in Rio de Janeiro

We have listed some suggestions to help you choose what to do in Rio de Janeiro, with must-see attractions and tours for your trip. Check it out below!

Cristo Redentor:

Literally with open arms, Christ the Redeemer, on Corcovado Hill, receives thousands of tourists from different parts of the world daily.

It is necessary to climb 700 meters above sea level to finally reach the peak where the statue that is the city’s postcard is.

Cristo Redentor is located within the Tijuca National Park and there are two ways to get there: in the authorized vans of Paineiras, which leave from different points of Rio, and in the Corcovado train.

Pão de Açúcar:

The Pão de Açúcar cable car was opened in 1912 and is the first cable car in Brazil and the third in the world. It links Morro da Urca to Morro do Pão de Açúcar. More than 40 million people have used the cable cars.

From the top you can find a stunning landscape of the city, including the Botafogo cove, the Copacabana waterfront and the entrance to Guanabara Bay.

It is worth putting one of the city’s postcards in your itinerary.

Escadaria Selarón:

The Selarón Staircase is located in Rio de Janeiro, between the neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa. It is an architectural work decorated by the Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who declared it a tribute to the Brazilian people.

The visit costs nothing and really deserves your attention for being a very beautiful place. In addition, the site appears in several music videos of the world, for example among artists such as U2 and Snoop Dogg.

Lapa:

Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro known for being bohemian and vibrant, with several traditional bars, nightclubs with live music, dance halls and open-air samba circles below the Arcos da Lapa, a Roman-style aqueduct that you should take the opportunity to photograph.

There are options for every budget. It is possible to have a glass of caipirinha buying at street stalls for R $ 15, as you can also order the drink at some sophisticated bar there.

So stay tuned! In the high summer season, many people look for a bar with cold beer to cool off in the Rio heat and the availability of tables can be limited, requiring reservations.

Mirante Dona Marta:

Some say that this is where the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro is. Access is via the same path that leads to Corcovado, just follow the Mirante sign.

Above all, the place has no policing, so prioritize visits during the day, when there is more movement.

In addition, in the same space, opposite the viewpoint, there is a helipad that also has a breathtaking view.

Come and do a tour in Rio de Janeiro:

Rio de Janeiro is known for its landscapes, however, the city is full of history.

So don’t waste time and plan to get to know every detail of Rio on a helicopter tour.

Therefore, a tip to see many of these places in a short time and from a privileged point of view is to take a helicopter tour.

Click here to see the Rio2Fly helicopter tour.