Rio de Janeiro: 10 Days of Adventure

Natalie Karrick

17 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 Brazil's cultural capital. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling History at Museu da República and Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes

$13

Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

10 - 15 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Samba Fever at Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Colorful Escadaria Selarón

$38

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Embrace the Majesty of Christ the Redeemer and Parque Lage

$86

$ 2

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

24 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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21 - 26 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Sun, Sand, and Serenity at Leblon Beach and Botanical Garden

$13

$ 2

Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Breathtaking Views from Mirante do Leblon and Sugar Loaf

$61

$ 4

Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$36

19 - 23 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Discover the Soul of Rio at Parque Madureira and Maracanã

$30

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

43 - 52 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

17 - 21 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Nature's Wonderland at Tijuca National Park and Rio Star

$63

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

62 - 75 min

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Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 8Wildlife Encounters at BioPark and Quinta da Boa Vista

$25

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Art and Culture Extravaganza at Museu de Arte Moderna and CCBB

$63

$ 4

Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

Day 10Exploring Niterói's Art Scene at MAC and Museu do Amanhã

$52

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

42 - 51 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $464 In total

Activities & Food:$442

Transport:$23