15 Full-Day Tours in Brazil Worth Booking

Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch - Through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,142 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches, Selarón Steps, and Rio’s cathedral in one guided day with transport and barbecue lunch.

“This trip started out pretty bad - our guide was Teresa, she really didn’t speak a lot of English and the biggest challenge was they had native speakers and English speakers in the same group. Clearly, she kept talking with the native, local people and didn’t seem to engage a lot with the English speakers. What I thought was funny was the fact that when those native Portuguese speaking folks got dropped back off at their pickup points - there were hugs and goodbyes and no mention of any tips/gratituities. The last few stops were all English speakers and she blatantly announced tips are expected and she even asked an…”

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Rio’s Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

2.Rio’s Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Review of Rio’s full-day tour to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and more, with transport, tickets and buffet lunch included.

“Our guide was excellent. Very informative and his English was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”

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São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group)

3.São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,691 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

See São Paulo’s top sights in seven hours, from Batman Alley and Ibirapuera Park to Sé Cathedral, with lunch and transport included.

“Bruno Ferrari, the tour Guide, and Ronaldo (the driver) were awesome. Great pair! Bruno is such an amazing guide, his knowledge about Sao Paulo is awesome. And he articulates himself very well. I recommend anyone who wishes to get knowledge about Sao Paulo to get hold this pair .”

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Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

4.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77

Review of Rio’s 14-hour Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande boat tour, with lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“It's a great tour if you want to leave the city and spend time in the islands. Expect long hours in the bus and boat though. Maximum time spent in the stops are between 30-60 minutes. Otherwise, I highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Rio de Janeiro.”

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Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

5.Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

See Iguazu Falls from Brazil and Argentina in one day with hotel transfers, expert guides, border help, trails, and an optional boat ride.

“The tour was fantastic and incredibly well organised. The transportation and skip-the-line tickets really helped minimise waiting times. Roberto and Roberto were fantastic guides and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We highly recommend it to anyone. Thanks again for this amazing experience!”

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Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

6.Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 918 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $42

Review of a full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio, with imperial sights, lunch, transport, guide quality, costs, and practical booking advice.

“We received confirmation re the tour the day before. In the morning no one came to pick us up. We called multiple times and only on the third call were we told that the tour was cancelled because of traffic during this time of year. Seems like that is something that should have been known ahead of time since the time of year was not variable. We had our trip planned around this tour and this was a big disappointment and inconvenience. We still have not received our refund.”

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Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

7.Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 850 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

See Christ the Redeemer by train, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and Rio’s top sights with barbecue lunch and hotel transport.

“Excellent day tour. This is the way to see highlights of Rio in a day! Our tour guide Leandro was exceptional, allowing sufficient time to explore each venue, being very informative without the constant stream of trivia some guides feel necessary. The included traditional Brazilian meal was superb! If like us you have limited time in Rio, then this is a perfect way to see all the key attractions in a day. The transport is by a modern 12 seater minibus that was immaculately clean. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

8.Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $212

Review of Rio’s private full-day highlights tour, with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, custom stops, transport, costs, and booking advice.

“We had a great day with Alex and really got treated like a VIP at all of our stops including sugarloaf mountain and Christ the redeemer. He knew all the short cuts and got us through all the lines so quickly. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Full Day Iguassu Falls Both Sides – Brazil and Argentina

9.Full Day Iguassu Falls Both Sides – Brazil and Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of a full-day Iguassu Falls tour from Brazil and Argentina, with Devil’s Throat, panoramic trails, border tips, costs, and boat advice.

“An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Seeing Iguazú Falls from both the Argentina and Brazil sides truly showcases the power of Mother Nature in all its glory. The panoramic views from the Brazil side are nothing short of breathtaking, and throughout the day you can feel and hear the incredible force of the falls all around you. The boat ride was a highlight—CRAZY in the best possible way! Racing through the rapids to reach the falls was thrilling, and going right up to (and under!) the crashing water was unforgettable. Prepare to get soaked and to love every second of it. Our guide Julio was fantastic. You can…”

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Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

10.Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 469 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by bus and schooner, with swimming, snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and practical advice on crowds and timing.

“The excursion itself was great, very nice views, and nice people working too. I would like to mention that the lunch option wasn’t great (but there’s food on the boat so it was manageable). Also, the pick up was a bit messy (it was right after carnaval so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt). We asked to be picked up from a spot close by, only to have it changed to another one, further away (5 mins walk, vs 20 mins taxi), only to find out that there were closer spots to were we got sent (found out because the tour guide and the bus weren’t…”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

11.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo above Rio, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha Beach on a guided, photo-friendly day trip with hotel pickup.

“Yeah, the trip was really fun and productive. Erick was a great guide and photographer. I would recommend him and his friend to anyone who wishes to visit this amazing hike early in the morning. Thank you”

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Manaus: Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

12.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Review the Manaus Amazon River day tour, with the Meeting of the Waters, pink dolphins, Victoria Regia lilies, lunch, and an Indigenous visit.

“The tour guide was great, excellent lunch buffet with many choices, great excursions and experiences. Would definitely recommend.”

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Full Day Iguassu Falls Both Sides -Argentina and Brazil

13.Full Day Iguassu Falls Both Sides -Argentina and Brazil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38Best value

See Iguassu Falls from Argentina and Brazil in one guided day, with transport, border help, park walks, and practical advice on costs and pace.

“An amazing way to see the falls from both sides, in a way that doesn’t feel rushed or like you’re being herded around. You have plenty of time to take in the breathtaking scenery with the added value of a guide who can share fascinating info about what you’re seeing and takes care of the logistical headaches. A great experience”

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Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch

14.Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

See Rio’s biggest sights in one day, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to Selarón Steps, with transport, tickets, and lunch included.

“The tour was basically hopeless. The van was filled to capacity and if you were in the back part of the bus , you could not hear any commentary at all. Mind you there wasn’t that much anyway. The microphone was inadequate for the bus and when turned up gave an echo that distorted the sound. A main requirement for any bus tour is a clear commentary. Our guide ( lady with the red hat ) gave very little overview of the background or the history and beginnings of each stop. We were dropped off at each location and told to return to the pickup points at the designated time…”

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Pedra da Gavea: Full Day Jungle Adventure Trek

15.Pedra da Gávea: Full Day Jungle Adventure Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Pedra da Gávea review: a demanding Tijuca Forest trek with rope climbing, waterfall swimming, expert guides, and unforgettable Rio views.

“It was honestly one of the best experiences I had. It is a bit physical, but it's trully worth it. The guides were just amazing. Ronald and Edu really took care of us, they were fun, helping, they tell you were to take the pictures, guide you, take them for you, Edu also helkped fly my drone. The whole experience was so amazing, I don't think you can get a better view of Rio, honestly. We saw some monkeys and coatis. Burned 1000+ calories as per my watch, and enjoyed every second of it.”

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