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The 15 Most Booked City Tours in Brazil

27 tours  ·  from $27

Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 15 city tours in Brazil. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.

São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour - Dengo Chocolates adds a short taste of Brazilian cacao
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São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

1.Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 587 reviews · 378 minutes - 7 hours · from $85Our pick

Spend seven hours touring São Paulo by air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide such as Bruno, Joice, or Carlos. See modern business districts, Ibirapuera Park, the MAC terrace, Batman’s Alley, downtown landmarks, the Japanese neighborhood, Municipal Market, and Paulista Avenue. Lunch and shopping time are included in the day, but food costs extra.

“Great tour with a great guide, fully worth it. Especially if you don’t stay long in São Paulo. The tour company also did a great job in putting the group together - small group of 10-12 people from all over the world”

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Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail - Finding the warehouse near AquaRio
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Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

2.Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $27Best value

At Rio’s City of Samba, a bilingual guide takes you through Grande Rio’s Carnival factory, where floats and thousands of costumes are prepared. You’ll hear how the competition works, try on parade outfits, watch or join a samba session, and finish with a caipirinha. Guides vary, with Sol, Ton, Lea, and Lias among the names praised for their energy.

“Had a great guide with energy and enthusiasm. Really interesting, giving insight into what, why and how. A lot of fun too!”

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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour - Starting in Jardins at Nossa Senhora do Brasil
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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour

3.City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Explore São Paulo by air-conditioned vehicle with a local English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Nossa Senhora do Brasil, Batman’s Alley, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, the MAC rooftop, Liberdade, Sé Square, and Luz Station. Mauricio is a frequently praised guide, known for clear explanations and smooth communication.

“Great city tour Our guide was Mauricio, who did an excellent job. It was listed as a 5 hour tour, but we only returned to our hotel 7 hours later, so we very much got our money's worth!! Mauricio was professional and very knowledgeable, answering all our questions and involving the whole group whilst speaking 2 languages. Couldn't rate this tour highly enough, give it a try!”

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Private São Paulo City Tour - Downtown São Paulo, Sé Cathedral, and Luz Station
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Private São Paulo City Tour

4.Private São Paulo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · 4 hours

Build a private São Paulo tour around your interests with a bilingual guide and private car or van. See Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral, Luz Station, Pacaembu Stadium, downtown streets, art spaces, and local food stops. Guides including Pedro, Mauro, Isaac, Marlene, and Viviane are praised for flexible pacing and clear local insight.

“We had the most amazing tour of the city with Pedro! 🇧🇷✨ As Californians exploring Brazil, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From the history and culture to the hidden gems and local favorites, every stop was incredible. Pedro’s knowledge, kindness, and passion for his city made the experience unforgettable. Thank you, Pedro, for showing us the beauty, vibrancy, and heart of Brazil—it truly blew us away! 🌎💛💚”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour - What the private car adds
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

5.Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $56

Explore Rio in a private vehicle with a guide who adjusts the day to your interests. Choose 4, 6, or 8 hours and combine beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa, the Botanical Garden, city landmarks, or local neighborhoods. Guides including Dario, Meilin, Jacqueline, and Riccardo have helped visitors fit major sights and personal interests into one flexible day.

“Meilin was an amazing guide. We found her extremely knowledgeable, very friendly. She made sure that everything that we had wanted to see she took us to, and then added some things that we didn’t even know existed. The whole day was relaxed and fun. She even took me to a record store that sold Vintage albums because I collect records all over the world. Highly recommended.”

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City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day - A wedding church and the old mansion on Paulista Avenue
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City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day

6.City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $67

See São Paulo’s major sights in a small group of up to 12, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide. You’ll stop at Batman Alley, Casa das Rosas, Ibirapuera Park, MAC’s rooftop, Liberdade, the historic center, and Estação da Luz. Guides including Maurício, Edson, Carla, and Josafat have led tours, though commentary can be brief when several languages share the same outing.

“I wish I knew more Spanish. Even though it was Bilinguil guide, I felt that I would learnt more about Sao Paulo had I understood more Espanol. Having said that, Mauricio is a knowledgeable and great tour guide.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Half-Day Christ the Redeemer and City Tour - Maracanã brings Rio’s football passion into view
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Rio de Janeiro: Half-Day Christ the Redeemer and City Tour

7.Half-Day Christ the Redeemer and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Spend five hours visiting Rio’s essential sights, beginning with Christ the Redeemer above Tijuca Forest. A multilingual guide, such as Liz, leads you to the statue, Maracanã, the Sambadrome, Selarón Steps, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Hotel pickup is included from Rio’s central and South Zone neighborhoods. Expect a busy schedule, outdoor stops, and extra traffic in high season.

“Nice guide and driver, and the statue is cool, but some things could be better. The pickup was about 15 minutes late with no communication, even though my hotel was the first stop. and the city tour was kind of meh, with a lot of time allocated. Lots of waiting around. Also, at least my group consisted of both English and Portuguese speaking, so the guide would say everything twice, and often when he got to the English part, we were already past whatever he was talking about.”

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Petrópolis: Imperial City Tour - Quitandinha Palace and the first photo stop
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Petrópolis: Imperial City Tour

8.Petrópolis: Imperial City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 95 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $68

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Petrópolis from Rio with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, the cathedral mausoleum, Crystal Palace, Santos Dumont’s house, and the Flowers Watch. Add a brewery visit and tastings, or use the final stop for shopping.

“It was a nice day trip with the casino and palace definitely being the highlights and worth the price of the tour.”

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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour - Following Manaus through its historic center
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Manaus: Half-Day City Tour

9.Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Spend four hours exploring Manaus with hotel pickup, a bilingual English and Portuguese guide, and entry to museums. Expect the Amazon Opera House, historic center, market stops, and possible views toward the Rio Negro. Guides such as Glaucio, Jennifer, and Aldinei are praised for patient explanations and flexible service. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“the tour was interesting,the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour”

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Rio Samba Bus: hop-on hop-off city tour in Rio de Janeiro - Starting in Copacabana at the Atlantic edge
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Rio Samba Bus: hop-on hop-off city tour in Rio de Janeiro

10.Rio Samba Bus: hop-on hop-off city tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Ride the Rio Samba Bus through Copacabana, Urca, Flamengo, downtown, Lapa, Ipanema, and other key areas. You can hop off at 26 stops, hear live commentary in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and enjoy MPB and samba performances when scheduled. Attraction tickets, hotel transfers, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Pouvoir prendre le bus à n’importe quel arrêt à l’heure que l’on veut ou peu .😔perdu notre activité parce que on pouvait pas ce rendre à l’arrêt de départ”

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Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

11.Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Spend six private hours exploring Salvador with guides such as Wilson, Mônia, Vagner, or Ronaldo. Visit Yemayá’s altar, Dique do Tororó, São Joaquim Market, a Candomblé temple, and a seaside favela. Your private car, guide, lunch, acarajé tasting, and donation are included. Expect thoughtful cultural context, local food, and communities beyond the usual tourist route.

“Fantastic tour, my guide was not only very friendly but also very knowledgeable”

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Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour - Selarón Steps and the colorful route into Lapa
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Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

12.Learn the History of Rio with an Unforgettable City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Walk through Rio’s historic center with a private guide, starting at the Municipal Theater and ending at Paço Imperial. You’ll see Cinelândia, Selarón Steps, Lapa’s arches, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Largo da Carioca, and Confeitaria Colombo. Guides such as Rafael and Danielle have been praised for friendly, clear storytelling, and your group can request itinerary changes.

“Although we saw some great sites, the guide made us feel like he needed to be somewhere else, and our 2 1/2-hour tour ended after 1 1/2 hours. It was not an inexpensive tour so we left feeling taken advantage of (and perhaps not seeing everything we were supposed to see?). Perhaps a price adjustment is in order.......”

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São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour - Ibirapuera Park and the city’s modern side
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São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

13.São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Spend five hours with a private bilingual guide such as Fabio, Doris, Luis, or Gilbran, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle through São Paulo’s historic center, Liberdade, Avenida Paulista, Vila Madalena, and Jardins. You’ll mix short walks, photo stops, market time, and city views, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The Tour Guide Luis was the best. Thorough knowledge of the area. English was excellent and voice could be heard by all. Helped us with Indian Restaurants”

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Rio: Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour - Maracanã: a photo stop from the road
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Rio: Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour

14.Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $92

In five hours, you’ll ride the Corcovado Train through tropical forest to Christ the Redeemer, then tour Rio’s major sights by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as João and Alberto lead the multilingual outing, with hotel pickup in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon. Expect a fast-moving overview rather than long visits at each stop.

“João était un guide génial ! Ses explications étaient intéressantes et il veillait toujours à ce que tout le monde le comprenne, en parlant portugais, espagnol et anglais. L'activité est conforme à la description. Cependant, on passe peu de temps par site visité. Ce qui est prévisible, vu le programme chargé à compléter en 5 heures. En définitive, un très bonne expérience de découverte des beautés de Rio, grâce à un super guide, João.”

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Private city tour in Portuguese, English and Spanish. - Seeing Brasília through its architecture
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Private city tour in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

15.Private city tour in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Explore Brasília in Portuguese, English, or Spanish on a private 3 to 4-hour drive with an accredited guide. You’ll see the capital’s main landmarks, architectural works, museums, and civic sights, then finish at the airport or your hotel. Guides such as Carlos, Waldemir, Gunnar, Irma, Tony, and Paulo have led past tours.

“I learned a ton about the city, the history, and even some of the current cultural trends. My guide took me to all the city highlights and could explain the significance of each one. Exactly the experience I was hoping for, one I never would have had trying to explore on my own. He even tailored the experience to fit in the time window I had available before my flight home.”

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