Rio de Janeiro: A 4-Day Adventure

Karen Julieth

11 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in delicious cuisine, and soaking up the sun on beautiful beaches.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$78

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

14 - 21 min

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Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$14

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 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

4 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 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.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$62

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

29 - 35 min

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This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$110

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

40 - 48 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$63

44 - 53 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

47 - 57 min

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

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $291 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$28