Walking Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Spend an afternoon learning about the culture and history of Rio de Janeiro's favelas with a three-hour guided walking tour of the city's largest favela: Rocinha. Your local guide picks you up from your hotel and leads you on a tour though one of Rio's favelas, where you learn about the cycle of crime, drugs, and weapons with the hope that the cycle can be broken though education. After touring the area safely, return to your hotel.

Walk through historical downtown Rio during this 4-hour tour with a local guide. Ride the subway downtown, like the 'cariocas', or Rio locals, do, then start your tour in Cinelandia Square. Visit important landmarks like the Opera House, the National Library, Tiradentes Palace and the Church of Our Lady of the Merchants. Listen as your guide shares information about the history, culture, art and architecture of the area while you walk. Enjoy personal attention and an intimate experience on this small-group tour.

Start the walk to get to the cable car to Sugar Loaf. See the breathtaking views riding the cable car. After visiting the mountains of Urca and Sugar Loaf, see Infante Dom Henrique Avenue in Flamengo Park.

Get an in-depth local experience with this 4-hour walking tour of one of Rio's favelas, Rocinha. Follow your resident guide to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face.

Walk through Old Rio on this afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide. During this 4-hour outing, wind through the narrow lanes and baroque-style buildings while your guide fills you in on the history and legends of the area. Visit sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carioca Square and the Imperial Palace. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.