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Top 57 Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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#1Full Day in Rio - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf & City Tour with BBQ

Visit the best of Rio in a single day: Christ the Redeemer by Train, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathed...

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C$153
per adult
Full Day in Rio - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf & City Tour with BBQ

#2Sunset Experience - Christ, Selarón and Sunset at Sugarloaf

Spend an afternoon visiting Rio's most incredible sights on a tour that shows off the great views and grand attractions around Guanabara Bay. Your guide brin...

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C$133
per adult
Sunset Experience - Christ, Selarón and Sunset at Sugarloaf

#3Rainforest Jeep Adventure with Hike

Just a few steps from the streets of Rio lies the thriving oasis of Tijuca, the world’s largest urban rainforest. Contained within the city limits, this lush...

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C$101
per adult
Rainforest Jeep Adventure with Hike

#4One day in Rio with BBQ lunch. Visit Corcovado & Sugar Loaf

Join our small group Rio city tour and enjoy a great opportunity to meet two of the greatest Rio’s landmarks in the same day, on this intimate complete tour....

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C$104
per adult
One day in Rio with BBQ lunch. Visit Corcovado & Sugar Loaf

#5Tour of Santa Teresa & Old Rio de Janeiro

Get a glimpse into the Rio de Janeiro of the past during this tour of Santa Teresa and the old town. See stately mansions from the early 1900s and the iconic...

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C$94
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Tour of Santa Teresa & Old Rio de Janeiro

#6Full-Day Angra dos Reis with Boat Tour

This tour will take you to the islands of Angra do Reis from Rio de Janeiro, where you can admire the blue waters living in harmony with the green colours of...

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C$119
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Full-Day Angra dos Reis with Boat Tour

#7Tour of Rio Landmarks & Rainforest with Lunch & Show

Get a taste of everything Rio de Janeiro has to offer in just 1 day with an immersive tour that takes you by all the city's most celebrated sites. City life,...

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C$308
per adult
Tour of Rio Landmarks & Rainforest with Lunch & Show

#8Private Customisable Tour with Corcovado & Sugarloaf

Take your time to make an unforgettable day. Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado and travel all the way to the top of Urca Hill and ...

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C$173
per traveller
Private Customisable Tour with Corcovado & Sugarloaf

#9Half-Day Saara Shopping District Tour

Peruse the colourful clothing, artisan handicrafts, and fun souvenirs at Saara, one of the most famous open-air street markets in Brazil. Covering 11 blocks ...

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C$94
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Half-Day Saara Shopping District Tour

#10Rio De Janeiro: Small-Group Santa Teresa Discovery Tour

Take off through one of Rio’s most cherished districts – Santa Teresa. Part walking, part public-transporting, this morning tour combs through an eclectic as...

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C$80
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Rio De Janeiro: Small-Group Santa Teresa Discovery Tour

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Things To Do In Rio de Janeiro

Always up for an eye-opening adventure and innovative ways to get inspired, you're eager to investigate an exciting travel spot like a pro. You're keen to set course in a different direction. It's not difficult to fill your days, because Expedia Canada can connect you with loads of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and the only thing you'll have left to do is count the days until your getaway and prepare to have fun. Next stop: Rio de Janeiro!

  • The activities in Rio de Janeiro are not only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 164 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just C$33 . Get your favourite tours on Expedia Canada for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or upscale dinner while you're travelling.
  • Rio de Janeiro is popular among adventurers like you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next trip to the region to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities. The most popular activities can grab the attention of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. From Rio de Janeiro's most talked about places to spend a day like the Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day Tour to food and wine tours like Plataforma Samba Show, there is a huge selection of selections to choose from when you browse through all the things you can do here at Expedia Canada.

You'll want a game plan to really get the most out of Rio de Janeiro, particularly when you want to include plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And we know you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're ready to get out and play. You're anxious to sign up for the top activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the ideal way to organize your holiday. Book professional area tours on Expedia Canada, and you'll never need a map.