8 Days in Rio de Janeiro: 🌴🌊🍹

Sebastian Gaitán

23 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and delicious cuisine of Rio de Janeiro in this 8-day itinerary. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immerse yourself in the Cidade Maravilhosa!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Café Hopping and Garden Strolls

$178

$ 23

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

8 - 11 min

Directions

Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$25

25 - 30 min

Directions

Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$25

13 - 20 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$32

37 - 45 min

Directions

Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

No time set

•

Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

No time set

•

$60

22 - 27 min

Directions

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

No time set

•

$28

Day 2From Mountains to Beaches: A Day of Adventure

$165

$ 19

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$16

15 - 22 min

Directions

Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$72

25 - 30 min

Directions

Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$15

20 - 24 min

Directions

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

12 - 17 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$12

38 - 46 min

Directions

Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

No time set

•

$50

Day 3Samba, Cathedrals, and Authentic Brazilian Cuisine

$123

$ 15

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

Eleito um dos melhores botequins/restaurantes da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Já recebeu inúmeros prêmios pela qualidade e fartura de seus pratos, com destaque o filé mignon com fritas, conhecido popularmente como brontofilé devido seu gigantesco tamanho.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$20

6 - 9 min

Directions

Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$75

12 - 15 min

Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$28

10 - 12 min

Directions

Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

No time set

•

Free

Day 4Exploring Historic Landmarks and Enjoying City Vibes

$166

$ 12

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$20

7 - 10 min

Directions

18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$50

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$24

26 - 32 min

Directions

This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.

No time set

•

$72

26 - 32 min

Directions

Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.

No time set

•

Free

Day 5Beachside Brunch and Cultural Immersion

$168

$ 15

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

38 - 46 min

Directions

Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$132

46 - 56 min

Directions

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

•

Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$28

Day 6Sushi Delights and Nature's Serenity

$85

$ 19

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$20

47 - 57 min

Directions

Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

•

$25

35 - 42 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$40

36 - 44 min

Directions

In the Tijuca National Park above Rio, this cascade & pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage.

No time set

•

Free

Day 7Pizza Night and Parks Galore

$68

$ 15

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

68 - 82 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$28

17 - 21 min

Directions

Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

Free

44 - 53 min

Directions

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

•

$40

Day 8Art, Coffee, and a Taste of Niterói

$84

$ 12

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Depart from your stay 🏨

62 - 75 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$12

9 - 11 min

Directions

Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

•

$40

8 - 12 min

Directions

A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

•

$32

Budget breakdown: $1164 In total

Activities & Food:$1037

Transport:$127