7 Days in Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Sights and Sounds

Estefania Mejia

27 Sep 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking landmarks of Rio de Janeiro in this 7-day itinerary. From the historic Centro Luiz Gonzaga to the iconic Christ the Redeemer, immerse yourself in the beauty of Brazil's most captivating city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$75

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

Day 4

$50

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$157

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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$156

Day 6

$50

$ 5

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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$19

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

Day 7

$32

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $377 In total

Activities & Food:$363

Transport:$14