A ideia de fazer um passeio de bicicleta elétrica no Rio nasceu da minha paixão pelo ciclismo e meu amor pela cidade onde escolhi morar. Depois de vários dias pedalando pela floresta com uma bicicleta normal, comecei a me perguntar como seria possível viabilizar essa experiência para muito mais pessoas. Foi assim que me veio à mente comprar bicicletas elétricas capazes de ajudar quem precisa ao longo do caminho. (as bicicletas são pedaladas, não possuem acelerador e não são motocicletas) Durante esta experiência terá a oportunidade de conhecer muitos lugares maravilhosos, pouco acessíveis e menos conhecidos. Ao final do dia você terá uma imagem diferente do Rio de Janeiro e saberá muito mais sobre como a cidade é composta e estruturada. Além disso, você estará em constante contato com a natureza, com possíveis e prováveis encontros com tucanos, macacos e muitos outros animais exóticos.
Nos encontraremos na Rua Aarão Reis 105, onde mostrarei como funcionam as bicicletas elétricas e darei conselhos sobre como realizar o passeio. Começaremos pedalando pelo bairro de Santa Teresa em direção ao Mirante Dona Marta, passando por vários pontos turísticos como o Castelo Valentim, o Mirante dos Prazeres e a escola CEAT, inspirada no antigo palácio de Florença.
Chegaremos ao Mirante Dona Marta, um dos mirantes mais bonitos da cidade, onde estacionaremos as bicicletas e tiraremos várias fotos com vista para o Cristo Redentor e Pão de Açúcar e explicarei como a cidade está estruturada.
Do Mirante Dona Marta seguiremos para o Centro de Vistante Paneiras (estacionamento do Cristo Redentor), onde há um banheiro e um bar para fazer uma pausa.
A partir do Centro de Vistante Paneiras iniciaremos a ciclovia dentro das estradas da floresta da Tijuca. Passaremos por inúmeras vistas incríveis da cidade maravilhosa, teremos possíveis encontros com macacos, tucanos e outros animais exóticos. Chegaremos ao bairro do Alto da Boa Vista descendo do Corcovado (a serra onde está o Cristo Redentor), onde haverá a oportunidade de ir ao banheiro e se refrescar.
Do Alto da Boa Vista retomaremos nosso passeio em direção à mesa do imperador, enfrentando outra subida que se tornará menos cansativa com auxílio de pedalada. A Mesa do Imperador é o local onde o Imperador Dom Pedro II fazia piqueniques, com uma vista incrível da zona sul do Rio de Janeiro.
Da Mesa do Imperador começaremos a descer em direção à Vista Chinesa, um dos mirantes mais famosos e menos acessíveis da cidade. Daqui será possível ver o Cristo Redentor, Pão de Açúcar, Lagoa, Ipanema, Baía de Guanabara e muitos outros lugares da cidade. Vou tirar várias fotos de recordação e iniciaremos a última descida até a Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
Da Vista Chinesa desceremos em direção à Lagoa, passando pelas cachoeiras do Horto (local onde será possível parar para tirar fotos e tomar um banho rápido) e ao lado do Jardim Botânico do Rio. Percorreremos boa parte da ciclovia da Lagoa, onde há várias vistas incríveis do Rio, em direção a Copacabana.
Chegaremos ao sul da praia de Copacabana e percorreremos toda a ciclovia em direção a Botafogo.
De Copacabana seguiremos pela ciclovia e chegaremos à praia de Botafogo, onde teremos uma vista espetacular do Pão de Açúcar.
Da praia de Botafogo continuaremos a ciclovia que nos levará ao parque mais bonito e famoso do Rio, o terro do Flamengo. Iremos percorrê-la quase completamente, passando pela praia do Flamengo, e retornaremos ao ponto de partida, Santa Teresa, de frente para a última subida do dia.
Chegaremos em Santa Teresa passando pela rua mais famosa e turística do bairro, onde mostrarei boticas e restaurantes. Do Largo dos Guimarães iremos ao ponto de partida (a poucos metros) onde o passeio terminará.
Para receber um reembolso integral, cancele até 24 horas antes do horário de partida.
The day with Stefano was wonderful! He is very kind and knowledgeable, the bicycles are new and the tour was truly incredible! You get to see a part of Rio that I recommend everyone visit; the mountains around Christ the Redeemer offer a spectacular view of the city. Thanks again Stefano, highly recommended!
Absolutely incredible experience! Stefano was a fantastic guide, showing me all sorts of beautiful viewpoints, spotting animals, and helping me find a good place for lunch in Santa Teresa once the ride was over. Riding an e-bike is the ideal way to see the whole breadth of Rio in a single day, from the mountaintops in Tijuca National Park to Copacabana beach and everywhere in between. I will be recommending this tour whenever any of my friends visit Rio.
Thank you so much, Ryan! What S wonderful day with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and I wish you all the best for your life. A big hug!
We did the tour with Stefano from www.vitacarioca.com (I recommend visiting his page for more details and other tours) on the first day we arrived in Rio and we were delighted. I can say it was the best experience in Rio, on par with Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf Mountain, but with the advantage of not having the crowds of those places. If you want to escape the typical crowded tours, this is your option; being able to go through the jungle with hardly anyone around is priceless. Jungle, beautiful landscapes, stunning views, and Stefano was a 10, very friendly, talking about the animals, giving city and food tips, etc. The bicycles were excellently maintained; they were not heavy even without electric assistance (I have tried others that felt like moving a dead weight without it), and they come with spare batteries. Everything was very well planned. Although the tour is not advertised in Spanish, do not hesitate to do it if you only speak Spanish, as he speaks and understands it perfectly at 95%. Thank you for everything, Stefano!! Good luck with your tour!!
Muchas gracias, Alvaro! Suas palabras me dejan muy feliz. Fui un día muy lindo, con una energía súper positiva, e fue un verdadero placer pedalar con ustedes. Les deseo todo de mejor para sus vidas e espero encontrar ustedes otra vez luego. Un abrazo bien grande y muchas gracias de corazón! 🫶
I had a fantastic experience with Vita Carioca and would definitely recommend their e-mountainbike tours. Communication was smooth from the start—everything was arranged via WhatsApp, and I could easily discuss route options in advance. They generally suggest different routes in Tijuca National Park (around 30–50 km) as well as a more urban option; I chose the longer park tour and it was absolutely worth it. Despite Rio’s heat, the temperature in the park was surprisingly comfortable, and with the e-bikes the distance is very manageable. I especially appreciated how safe everything felt—no riding through favelas—and how you get to see a completely different, green side of Rio that’s easy to miss otherwise. The guide was attentive and well-organized, even coordinating with my Uber driver beforehand to ensure a safe ride to Santa Teresa. Along the way, we had plenty of scenic stops, amazing views of Corcovado, and even spotted two sloths. The equipment was high quality (helmet included), and you can adjust the difficulty easily by controlling the level of assistance on the bike. After the tour, I received lots of great photos and videos, and the guide even dropped me off at the Selarón Steps, which was a nice extra touch. Overall, a really enjoyable and unique way to explore Rio.
Thank you so much, Jörg! Was a pleasure cycling with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
This was my husband’s and I first time riding an e-bike. Our guide was super knowledgeable and helpful. He shared insights about Brazil and was a great communicator. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Brazil.
Thank you so much, Shonlene! Was a pleasure cycling with you, I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour and I wish you all the best for your life! A big hug!
It was a great experience cycling with Stefano. He brings you to the unknown and off the beaten track places where you will have beautiful views over the city of Rio and everything that comes with it.
Thank you so much, Ines! Was a pleasure cycling with you, I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour. I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
Wow, we absolutely loved our day with Stefano, we got see see a Rio that not many get to see, amazing views and nature, Stefano was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable, he went out of his way to make our trip special, we would definitely recommend this trip to anyone, thank you so much Stefano you are a star. Chris and Paulo.
Thank you so much, Chris and Paulo! What a wonderful day with you, I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience a I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
We had an amazing time with Stefano. Very informative and provided lots of follow-up information. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much, Daniel! Was a pleasure cycling with you I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
If you’re after a unique and energetic view of Rio this is the tour for you. Stefano guided us through some amazing parts of Rio that most tourist would not experience. Being on an e-bike gave us a real connection to the environment which included the forest as well as the city and beaches. We saw several types of monkeys, turtles, toucans and lots of other birds. We covered 50km in 6 hours which should be considered when booking this. Totally worth the effort. Thanks Stefano for a memorable tour.
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience. Was a pleasure cycling with you. I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
Our e-bike tour was the highlight of our trip to Rio. The ride started at our guides local suburb, which gave us more authentic feel of the city. Great bikes that made things effortless so we could relax and enjoy the views. Stefano was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we felt safe navigating both the greener areas and the coastal paths. It was great to see Rio from a different perspective and would highly recommend.
Thank you so much, Nola! Was a pleasure cycling with you and I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience. I wish you all the best for your life and a big hug!
| Tour | Duração | Avaliação | Preço | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excursão privada de meio dia de bicicleta elétrica no Rio | 4–6 horas | 5.0 (55) | $121 | |
 Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch | 8–9 horas | 5.0 (5,238) | $173 | Ver |
 Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch | 8 horas | 4.7 (3,385) | $77 | Ver |
 Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included | 6–8 horas | 4.9 (2,988) | $75 | Ver |
 Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly | 1h 30min | 5.0 (2,239) | $297 | Ver |
 The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill | 5 horas | 4.8 (1,602) | $130 | Ver |
 Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves | 5 horas | 4.9 (1,432) | $73 | Ver |