The 20 most popular tours in Brazil (2026 ranking)
The most popular tours in Brazil, ranked by verified reviews, are the Rio 6-highlights tour with lunch (€114, 4.4/5, 5,615 reviews), the Christ the Redeemer Corcovado train ticket (€44, 4.4/5, 5,437), the Rocinha favela walking tour (€30, 4.8/5, 4,629) and the Sugarloaf cable car (€42, 4.6/5, 4,049). Our catalogue covers 1,156 activities across Brazil, from €6, with a median price of €69.
Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission.
We sorted the full catalogue of activities in Brazil by review count, the clearest sign of what travellers actually book, and left out transfers. The top 20 add up to 51,404 reviews. Rio de Janeiro takes 17 of the 20 places, Iguazu Falls 2 and Manaus 1, so we also list the favourite tour in each of the other destinations.
The 20 most popular tours in Brazil
- Rio: 6 highlights with lunch — €114, 4.4/5 from 5,615 reviews, 8 hours, with pickup. The most booked activity in Brazil.
- Christ the Redeemer: Corcovado train ticket — €44, 4.4/5 from 5,437 reviews.
- Rocinha favela walking tour with a local guide — €30, 4.8/5 from 4,629 reviews, 2-3 hours.
- Sugarloaf Mountain cable car — €42, 4.6/5 from 4,049 reviews.
- Rio rainforest hike: waterfalls, wildlife and caves — €59, 4.8/5 from 3,843 reviews, 5 hours.
- Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and barbecue lunch — €66, 4.5/5 from 3,377 reviews, with pickup.
- Santa Marta favela tour — €27, 4.8/5 from 2,728 reviews.
- Half day: Christ, Selarón and Sugarloaf at sunset — €109, 4.5/5 from 2,672 reviews, 6 hours.
- Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip from Rio — €69, 4.6/5 from 2,497 reviews, 14 hours.
- Iguazu Falls full day, Brazil and Argentina — €39, 4.9/5 from 2,357 reviews, 10 hours.
- 3-hour Rocinha tour — €36, 4.8/5 from 2,355 reviews.
- Maracanã football match with private transfer — €79, 4.9/5 from 2,080 reviews.
- Maracanã stadium entry ticket — €28, 4.4/5 from 2,044 reviews.
- Iguazu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu, both sides — €35, 4.9/5 from 1,939 reviews.
- Rio sunset boat trip — €53, 4.8/5 from 1,098 reviews, 3 hours.
- Manaus: 2-4 days at Anaconda Lodge — from €179, 4.1/5 from 987 reviews.
- Tijuca peaks, caves and waterfalls hike — €63, 4.8/5 from 972 reviews.
- Christ and Sugarloaf with lunch — €120, 4.6/5 from 967 reviews, 9 hours.
- Christ, Selarón Steps and Tijuca — €65, 4.8/5 from 937 reviews.
- Rio helicopter tour — from €236, 4.7/5 from 821 reviews, 20-40 minutes.
Quick comparison of the most booked tours
| Activity | From | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Spanish guide | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio: 6 highlights with lunch | €114 | 4.4/5 | 5615 | 8 h | Yes | Yes |
| Corcovado train (Christ) | €44 | 4.4/5 | 5437 | — | No | No |
| Rocinha favela walk | €30 | 4.8/5 | 4629 | 2-3 h | Yes | No |
| Sugarloaf cable car | €42 | 4.6/5 | 4049 | 1 d | No | No |
| Tijuca rainforest hike | €59 | 4.8/5 | 3843 | 5 h | Yes | No |
| Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande | €69 | 4.6/5 | 2497 | 14 h | Yes | Yes |
| Iguazu Falls (Brazil and Argentina) | €39 | 4.9/5 | 2357 | 10 h | Yes | No |
| Maracanã match with transfer | €79 | 4.9/5 | 2080 | — | No | No |
Best seller
Rio de Janeiro
Cristo Redentor: ticket de entrada en el tren del Corcovado
4.4 (5,437) from€44
Rio de Janeiro8 h
Río de Janeiro: 6 paradas en lugares destacados con almuerzo
SpanishPickup
4.4 (5,615) from€114
Rio de Janeiro2-3 h
Río de Janeiro: tour a pie por la favela Rocinha con guía local
Spanish
4.8 (4,629) from
Best seller
Rio de Janeiro1 d
Teleférico Pan de Azúcar
4.6 (4,049) from€42
Rio de Janeiro5 h
Selva de Río: ruta de senderismo por cascadas, fauna y cuevas
Spanish
4.8 (3,843) from
Rio de Janeiro8-9 h
Río: Cristo Redentor, Pan de Azúcar, Selarón y almuerzo con barbacoa
SpanishPickup
4.5 (3,377) from€66
Most popular tours outside Rio
- São Paulo: 7-hour city highlights tour, €67, 4.9/5 from 725 reviews.
- Paraty: jeep tour to waterfalls and a cachaça distillery, €29, 4.7/5 from 615 reviews.
- Iguazu: Brazilian falls and Macuco Safari, €157, 4.6/5 from 523 reviews.
- Manaus: Amazon rainforest day trip, €125, 4.8/5 from 518 reviews.
- Lençóis Maranhenses: full day with Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita, €75, 4.8/5 from 346 reviews.
- Salvador: private city highlights tour, €84, 4.7/5 from 308 reviews.
- Natal: Genipabu dune buggy ride, €42, 4.9/5 from 48 reviews.
How to choose
First time in Rio: the Christ, Sugarloaf and Selarón tour (€66) covers the icons in a day; see also our guide to the best tours in Rio de Janeiro. Nature: Iguazu Falls at €35-39 is the best value on the list; read our Foz do Iguaçu guide. Culture and football: favela tours with local guides (€27-36) and Maracanã from €28. Islands: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande (€69) or our Ilha Grande day trip guide.
6-day itinerary with the most popular tours
Day 1: Corcovado train (€44) and Sugarloaf cable car (€42). €86.
Day 2: Rocinha walk (€30) and a sunset boat trip (€53). €83.
Day 3: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande (€69).
Day 4: Tijuca rainforest hike (€59) and Maracanã (€28). €87.
Days 5-6: fly to Foz do Iguaçu and spend day 6 on the Brazil and Argentina falls tour (€39).
Total: about €364 per person in activities, excluding domestic flights, or about €307 without the boat trip and with the €35 Iguazu tour.
How much do the most popular tours cost?
- Rio landmark tickets: €28 (Maracanã) to €44 (Corcovado train).
- Favela tours with local guides: €27–36.
- Tijuca hikes: €59–63.
- Full-day Rio tours with pickup: €66–120.
- Iguazu Falls, both sides: €35–39.
- Special experiences: sunset boat €53, Amazon lodge from €179, helicopter from €236.
The median activity in Brazil costs €69, and 10 of the 20 most popular tours cost under €60.
Plan your trip
Getting there: São Paulo and Rio are the main international gateways; Iguazu is about two hours from Rio by air and Manaus is reached on domestic flights. Getting around: distances are huge, so fly between regions and pick tours with pickup for day trips (336 catalogue activities include it). When to go: Rio works all year, with hotter, showery summers from December to March; the falls carry more water in the rainy season.
Practical tips
- Book the Corcovado train and Maracanã matches early in peak season and around Carnival.
- You need a valid passport to visit the Argentine side of Iguazu.
- Visit favelas only with a local guide.
- Check the forecast before Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf: low cloud hides the view.
- 504 of the 1,156 catalogue activities list a Spanish-speaking guide; check each page for English options.
FAQ
What is the most popular tour in Brazil?
The Rio 6-highlights tour with lunch, with 5,615 reviews and 4.4/5, followed by the Corcovado train ticket with 5,437.
Which tour on the list has the best rating?
Three tie at 4.9/5: the two full-day Iguazu Falls tours covering Brazil and Argentina and the Maracanã match with private transfer.
How many days do I need?
Four days in Rio and two in Foz do Iguaçu cover most of the list. Add at least three more for the Amazon.
How much does a typical tour cost in Brazil?
The median is €69. Landmark tickets on the list cost €28-44 and full-day tours with pickup €66-120.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.
When is the best time to visit Brazil?
It depends on the region, but September to November and March to May usually bring good weather and fewer crowds than the southern summer.
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