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Home/Destinations/Rio de Janeiro/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Rio

Rio is a gateway to stunning coast and nature: the turquoise beaches of Arraial do Cabo (Brazil’s “Caribbean”), the tropical island of Ilha Grande, the colonial port of Paraty, and Petrópolis in the mountains. Most tours include transport and a guide.

197 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks
4.9(1,021)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
Rio De Janeiro
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
4.9(797)·8–9 hours
from$217/ person
via Viator
One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive
Rio De Janeiro
One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive
5.0(583)·7–9 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4.6(524)·3 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
4.9(509)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island
Rio De Janeiro
Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island
4.1(500)·14 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
A Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete
Rio De Janeiro
A Day in Rio de Janeiro: City Tour Complete
4.5(482)·9 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach
Rio De Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach
4.3(456)·14 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
Rio De Janeiro
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
4.9(450)·8 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour: Christ, Sugarloaf & More
5.0(379)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour
4.5(376)·3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
5.0(295)·3 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio
Rio De Janeiro
Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio
5.0(218)·3 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch
4.8(213)·8 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Main Landmarks Tour
4.8(168)·7 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day
Rio De Janeiro
Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day
4.4(152)·12 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro
4.4(125)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch from Barra da Tijuca
Rio De Janeiro
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch from Barra da Tijuca
4.5(123)·6–8 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
5.0(106)·8–9 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Rio De Janeiro
Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
4.0(103)·9 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip with Schooner Cruise and Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip with Schooner Cruise and Lunch
3.7(84)·12 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
3.7(72)·12 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
Rio De Janeiro
6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5.0(70)·6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch
3.6(69)·14 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro City Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro City Tour
4.8(68)·5 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro: Private Minivan Transfer To/From Airport
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro: Private Minivan Transfer To/From Airport
3.5(66)·2 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
Rio De Janeiro
Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
4.2(64)·14 hours
from$61/ person
via Viator
Aqua Rio + Olympic Boulevard Tour - Rio de Janeiro by Pepe Rio Tours
Rio De Janeiro
Aqua Rio + Olympic Boulevard Tour - Rio de Janeiro by Pepe Rio Tours
4.7(63)·4 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
1 day tour Rio de Janeiro to Christ and Cable car and much more
Rio De Janeiro
1 day tour Rio de Janeiro to Christ and Cable car and much more
4.9(60)·8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
4.8(58)·8 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Full Day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Full Day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4.8(55)·8 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Tour Angra dos Reis + Ilha Grande | Departures from Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Tour Angra dos Reis + Ilha Grande | Departures from Rio de Janeiro
4.4(48)·13 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro City Tour for One Day
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro City Tour for One Day
4.9(40)·8 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour in an Adventure Day
4.5(37)·14 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport
Rio De Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport
3.6(32)·10–14 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Day Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Day Tour
4.2(31)·10 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
6-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
6-Hour Private Guided Tour in Rio de Janeiro
5.0(25)·6 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
A BOAT TOUR to RIO ISLANDS with an AMAZING UNDERWATER FLIGHT!
Rio De Janeiro
A BOAT TOUR to RIO ISLANDS with an AMAZING UNDERWATER FLIGHT!
4.9(21)·4–5 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Zip Lining and Canopy Tree Tour in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio De Janeiro
Zip Lining and Canopy Tree Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4.2(19)·4 hours
from$78$82/ person
via Viator
Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
3.2(18)·12 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Full Day Sightseeing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Full Day Sightseeing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4.9(18)·7 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch and Transportation from Buzios
Buzios
Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch and Transportation from Buzios
4.9(17)·9 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Day Tour with Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Day Tour with Lunch
5.0(13)·8 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Paraty Full-Day Customizable Historical Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Paraty Full-Day Customizable Historical Tour from Rio de Janeiro
4.8(5)·14 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Ilha Grande Tour Full day - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip
Rio De Janeiro
Ilha Grande Tour Full day - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip
5.0(2)·9–11 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer
Rio De Janeiro
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Small-Group Bike Tour: Beaches and Downtown
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Small-Group Bike Tour: Beaches and Downtown
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Private Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
5.0(1)·6–8 hours
from$301/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Rio de Janeiro — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Rio de Janeiro?
Top day trips are the turquoise beaches of Arraial do Cabo, the island of Ilha Grande, the colonial town of Paraty, and the imperial mountain city of Petrópolis.
What is Arraial do Cabo?
Arraial do Cabo is a coastal town about 2.5 hours from Rio, known as Brazil’s “Caribbean” for its turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, popular for boat tours and snorkelling.
Is it easy to take day trips from Rio?
Yes — many guided day tours from Rio include transport to Arraial do Cabo, Ilha Grande, Paraty and Petrópolis, so no car is needed.

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