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Home/Destinations/Rio de Janeiro/Rio de Janeiro with kids
With kids · Rio de Janeiro itinerary

Rio de Janeiro with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Rio is fun for families, with cable cars, beaches and jungle. Here is how to spend a family trip in Rio — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Sugarloaf cable car
  2. 2Christ the Redeemer
  3. 3Beaches
  4. 4Tijuca jeep

Ride the cable car

Go up Sugarloaf for the views.

See the statue

Visit Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado.

Beach and jungle

Relax on the sand and jeep through Tijuca.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Rio de Janeiro — prices per person.

Half Day Hiking and Climbing Adventure at Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio De Janeiro
Half Day Hiking and Climbing Adventure at Sugarloaf Mountain
5.0(48)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!
5.0(69)·7–8 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Tijuca National Park and all its wonders
Rio De Janeiro
Tijuca National Park and all its wonders
5.0(93)·4–5 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps
Rio De Janeiro
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps
5.0(43)·6–7 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Private 6-hour Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest: Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Picnic
Rio De Janeiro
Private 6-hour Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest: Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Picnic
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$222/ person
via Viator
Rio: Private Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climbing
Rio De Janeiro
Rio: Private Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climbing
5.0(34)·3 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Dona Marta's sunrise, undisturbed Christ the Redeemer and more
Rio De Janeiro
Dona Marta's sunrise, undisturbed Christ the Redeemer and more
5.0(269)·6 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Tijuca Rainforest Hike: Caves and Waterfalls of Rio's Tijuca Park
Rio De Janeiro
Tijuca Rainforest Hike: Caves and Waterfalls of Rio's Tijuca Park
5.0(11)·4–5 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator

Rio de Janeiro with kids — FAQ

Is Rio de Janeiro good for kids?
Yes — the Sugarloaf cable car, Christ the Redeemer, the famous beaches, open-jeep rides through the Tijuca rainforest, and the lively culture make Rio a fun, exciting family destination.
What are the best things to do in Rio with children?
Top family picks are the Sugarloaf cable car, Christ the Redeemer, the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and a Tijuca rainforest jeep tour.
Is Rio easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with cable cars, beaches and jungle tours, plus hotel pickup on most tours, Rio is family-friendly; take normal city precautions and plan around the heat.

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