Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Tour
Description
Spend an idyllic tour at the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, or Jardim Botânico. On this guided tour of the sprawling UNESCO biosphere reserve, amble down the Avenue of the Royal Palms, and stroll past trees and plant life from around the world, including gigantic water lilies from the Amazon. Learn the garden’s history and glimpse wildlife such as monkeys and toucans along the way. Then enjoy free time to wander the grounds on your own before taking transport back to Rio hotels.
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Itinerary
Founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. The 140-hectare park lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, far below the right arm of the statue of Christ the Redeemer and contains more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palm trees. The Garden also houses monuments of historical, artistic and archaeological significance. The Botanical Garden has an important research institute, which develops a wide range of botanical studies in Brazil.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Roundtrip from most major hotels in the zones Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- Light clothes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Reviews(42)
Very nice, but certainly there are periods with better flowering, The orchids pavilion turned out a little disappointing (probably better at other times). Our guide, Tania, despite her age turned out to be surprisingly arzilla, nice and funny as well as very well prepared.
I cannot leave a review as this tour did not happen. After receiving a confirmation of the trip 48 hours before I waited for 40 mins outside my hotel. When nobody arrived I contacted the company running the trip and they told me that no-one else had booked so it wasn't running with absolutely no apology. No message to tell me though even though they had my money. I hope that I get a refund. I suggest Viator don't use this company.
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a real feeling. The diversity of trees and plants is simply unique. It is possible to sit for hours on the benches, in the shade of the trees, just watching and enjoying the environment. From the pau-brasil, the tree that gave the country its name, through medicinal plants, trees of all kinds, orchid cultivation, carnivorous plants, herbs and even the breeding of bees without straw, there is much more to discover. We will definitely be back.
We had an excellent tour of the garden with ChiChi who showed us lots of intresting things and explained the history of the park. We spent about 2 hours here and is seemed to go so fast! The orchid house is amazing
The experience was very bad, the guide very slow, with very little information, spoke regular Spanish and you could tell that he wanted the tour to end. The duration said 3 hours 30 and lasted 2 hours. I think it's too expensive for what they offer because apart you have to pay admission to the botanical park. I paid $196 for 4 and I wouldn't have paid more than 30. Really disappointed. PS: The place is wonderful, the Service extremely overrated
Awesome park to visit while visiting the area. Guide was very informative! Seen a bunch of wild monkeys close by. Highly recommended!
The guide didn't really speak Spanish and although it put a lot of interest it was very difficult to understand it and it's a shame because the place is wonderful and beautiful. The transfer was by Uber so in the end we could have done it for free since we have no advantage when doing it as an organized visit
Excellent private tour. Our guide was very well informed and passed the information on to us. She was an absolute delight who was as enthusiastic about plants and flowers as me.
We had the best time touring the Botanical Garden. Our tour Lucia was phenomenal!!! She was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend her and Gray Line.
Beautiful garden. Our tour guide (Lucia) was very knowledgeable and was able to provide so much more to our experience with her passion for the garden. Ask for her!
