The 15 Beach Tours in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema - Finding Samba Fit at Visconde de Pirajá 207

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Learn samba in Ipanema with an experienced carnival performer, try on costumes, and receive class photos and videos for $25.

“I had an amazing time at this Samba class. Gaby is full of energy and so patient, she broke the steps down clearly and made everyone feel comfortable, even total beginners like me. The small group meant we got lots of individual attention and by the end of the hour we were dancing a full routine.”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

2.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, enjoy sweeping sea views, then relax at Grumari or Prainha Beach on this guided day tour.

“Incredible and breathtaking! Felipe was a lovely guide. It was an awesome hike and he gave us plenty of time to take pictures. Alex was also a wonderful driver who we had good conversation with. I would highly recommend this activity. The hike is very steep but worth every moment. Good way for a group to bond too. We also stopped for Açai on the way down and at a stunning beach which was a great reward!”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

3.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Explore Arraial do Cabo from Rio on a long but rewarding boat and beach day, with clear water, hotel pickup, lunch options, and useful tips.

“This trip was awesome and a great value for the price! Here is a rough time-line: 6:30am hotel pick up, get in van 10:30am arrive at dock after 1 bathroom break The boat took us to a place to swim, then a beach where we loaded into a smaller boat to get to the shore, then to another area to swim. 4pm got off boat and had lunch at a lovely restaurant 9pm arrived back at hotel with 1 bathroom stop during the drive Yes, the ride is long but worth it to get away from the city and swim in the beautiful turquoise water. The boat crew had a…”

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Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

4.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Review of Rio’s 18 Beaches and Telegraph Stone jeep tour, with a moderate hike, edited photos, small groups, lunch stop, and sunset views.

“This tour was AMAZING!!! Alvaro was very nice, loved his energy. He was very kind, attentive and informative. The hike was amazing and the view breathtaking. Pictures at the Telegraph were awesome. Great tour overall, recommend 100%”

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Copacabana

5.Samba Class in Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Learn samba in a friendly one-hour Copacabana class with bilingual instructors, music, culture, and useful Rio nightlife tips for $25.

“Really fun!! Helio is a great teacher. Super sympathetic to us being total beginners and also was very helpful offering recommendations and suggestions for our time in Rio. Really grateful!!”

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samba class in Ipanema

6.samba class in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

Learn Rio samba in a friendly one-hour Ipanema class, then pose in Carnival costumes and receive photos and videos.

“If you love dance, this experience is for you! I had so much fun learning Samba! Carla was an amazing teacher and gave attention to each and every student. She helped everyone in the areas where they were struggling and through her teaching, encouraged people to get out of their comfort zone and make new friends. While some steps were simple, the class was definitely a workout. And Charly was also very helpful! I was running late for my session, and instead of participating in only half the class, he allowed me to take the next session for no change fees. This was a great experience and I would do…”

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TRANSFER 4 PASSENGERS GIG/SDU X Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon

7.TRANSFER 4 PASSENGERS GIG/SDU X Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Private Rio airport transfer for up to four, with luggage help, air conditioning, flight monitoring, and friendly local tips.

“Had never met a driver so gentle and knowledgeable before. Mr. Agostinho offered the best service from airport to the hotel all the way, including luggage handling and Rio introductions. Highly recommend using his TripAdvisor/Viator service!”

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Telegraph Rock Hike + Wild Beaches

8.Telegraph Rock Hike + Wild Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $127

Review of Rio’s Telegraph Rock hike and wild beaches, with trail difficulty, timing, guides, transport, price, packing advice, and booking tips.

“This is a fantastic trip, however it is a strenuous hike if you are not used to hiking. The early morning hike is the best . Our guide Samuel was fantastic.”

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E-Bike Tour: Local Guide, Historic Center to Ipanema

9.E-Bike Tour: Local Guide, Historic Center to Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Ride from Rio’s Afro-Brazilian roots to Ipanema on a small-group e-bike tour with history, beaches, photos, and coconut water.

“Man sitzt hinten auf einem E-Bike und fährt meistens auf Radwegen durch die schönsten Stadtteile. Sehr informativ. Fotos und Zwischenhalte überall möglich. Ich war alleine mit dem Guide.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

10.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Paddle from Copacabana at sunrise, learn SUP basics, and capture the morning with included photos, videos, lockers, and safety gear.

“Pior experiência da minha vida! Conselho que dou é NÃO FAÇAM. Primeiro que fui no ponto de encontro e não tinha ninguém lá, cheguei 4h15 e o horário marcado era às 4h30. Daí fiquei em plena madrugada do Rio esperando responderem as minhas mensagem ou atenderem as minhas ligações e nada. Daí tive que ir na orla da praia saindo de quiosque em quiosque procurando o responsável pela atividade. Só conseguir fazer pois tinha um lá que tinha parceria com a “ empresa” ao qual contratei, caso contrário não iria conseguir fazer a atividade. O rapaz que me atendeu me passou a informação que eles não tinham mais o ponto…”

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Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

11.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Learn to surf at Rio’s Arpoador Beach with a small group, multilingual instructors, all equipment, and sunset views for $33.

“simply an amazing experience with Rafael. he was kind and so helpful, it took me quite a few time to get up but he was always thoughtful with his advice and was very knowledgeable. strongly recommend this to anyone”

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Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

12.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Learn to surf in Copacabana or Ipanema with local instructors, equipment included, safety guidance, flexible booking, and one hour in the water.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

13.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Ride Rio’s coast by speedboat, stop for swimming, enjoy free drinks, and see Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Cagarras Islands, and more.

“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”

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Rio de Janeiro: Telegrafo Rock Hike with Optional Beach Stop

14.Telegrafo Rock Hike with Optional Beach Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $86

Hike Rio’s Telegrafo Rock for rainforest trails, ocean views, guided photos, hotel transfers, and an optional beach stop.

“This tour was a big highlight of our trip. We flew in a few days early before we took a cruise ship that left from Rio. It was my teenage son and I (my husband had to work). I was really nervous about who I booked with for safety reasons. Dudu our tour guide with urban jungle was so good. He picked us up at the hotel and went over and beyond to make sure we felt safe and had a great experience. He also texted us on WhatsApp the day before to confirm. We ended up with photos that Dudu took for us at the rock that we love.…”

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Yoga + Sound Healing – Ipanema Park

15.Yoga + Sound Healing – Ipanema Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 5 days · from $28

Practice yoga by Rio’s Ipanema Park with ocean views, sound healing, multilingual guidance, a private group, and flexible booking.

“Leider meldete sich Yuri auf mehrmalige Anrufe meinerseits und von Seiten von GetYourTour nicht und ich bekam keine Rückmeldung, wann ich abgeholt werde….so fiel leider der Kurs ins Wasser, worüber ich sehr traurig war, da ich mir schon lange im Voraus einen Platz gesichert hatte. Schade! Ich hoffe, dass ich das Geld zurückbekomme…”

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