7 Days in Rio: Sun, Samba, and Sensational Sights!

Claudia Castellano

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience the best of this captivating city. Get ready for sun-soaked beaches, sizzling samba rhythms, and unforgettable adventures!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Forts, Gardens, and Gastronomy Galore!

$35

$ 4

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 2Surf, Parks, and Sunset Delights!

$22

$ 6

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3Art, Nature, and Culinary Delicacies!

$68

$ 8

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Divine Views, Mexican Flavors, and Pizza Perfection!

$88

$ 8

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

27 - 33 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Royalty, Marine Wonders, and Mouthwatering Cuisine!

$78

$ 10

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$48

14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

10 - 12 min

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Panificadora tradicional produz pães árabes e esfihas artesanais para retirada, com atendimento de balcão.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6Futuristic Museums, Cultural Treasures, and Gourmet Delights!

$54

$ 4

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Football Fever, Live Music, and Authentic Italian Fare!

$56

$ 4

Américas Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $441 In total

Activities & Food:$400

Transport:$41