Brazil · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore São Paulo by bike, from Paulista Avenue and Liberdade to Sé Cathedral and Mercado Municipal, with history, culture, and local flavor.
“Our tour guide was very informative. We saw lots of the city. We felt safe the whole time. I would recommend this tour.”
Ride 9 to 12 miles through São Paulo, from Paulista Avenue to Sé Cathedral, with local stories, bike paths, snacks, and small-group guidance.
“I had the best time of my life during this tour, I really enjoyed it! I had a very good tour guide. There was a good explanation of all the places in the city, all my question where answered also. He was really funny and really great to connect with. I can recommend this tour to everyone to learn more about the city!”
See Rio by bike on a relaxed small-group tour covering Copacabana, Lapa, Selarón Steps, Flamengo, and downtown sights in four hours.
“A wonderful tour to get acquainted with the city in a relaxed way. Plenty of opportunity to admire the bay and enjoy the well-known highlights. Experienced guide, telling interesting facts and anecdotes about this amazing city. Absolutely a must for everybody with at least basic bike-riding skills.”
Cycle 13 km through Brazil’s Iguacu National Park with a private guide, wildlife stops, Atlantic Forest views, and a memorable approach to the falls.
“Our guide, Bruna, was fantastic! She explained the history of the National Park, found some cool wildlife for us, and told us a lot about conservation efforts in the area. She was super-kind and friendly. Would definitely recommend this trip!!”
Explore Rio by bike on a small-group tour covering beaches, historic streets, Lapa, Sugarloaf views, and local neighborhoods.
“it was a fantastic tour, our guide, Douglas, took us to the most amazing places. You will be very Lucky if you get him as your guide on this tour 😃!!”
Explore Brasília’s Monumental Axis by bike, from Niemeyer landmarks to superquadras, with expert guides, easy pacing, and practical tips.
“Biking was a great way to experience Brasilia in a fun and efficient manner. Our tour guide was excellent and as long as you are confident riding a. bike (sometimes through crowds lol) I would recommend this!”
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.”
Explore Brasília by bike on a three-hour route through superquadras, Burle Marx gardens, Fatima Church, and Dom Bosco Sanctuary.
“Excellent guide with knowledge both about the places we visited and life in Brasilia in general. Adequate distance between the various stops which offered a good mix of parks and residential areas.”
See São Paulo by bike, from Ibirapuera Park and Batman Alley to MAAU, street art, museums, and the ruins of Carandiru.
“This was absolutely an amazing trip. Roberto, our guide, was excellent. He was laid back and knowledgeable. Super helpful. And took the time to explore the places. We far exceeded the tour time limit as none of us were in a hurry and got our monies worth. There was a mishap when we started as the tour company forgot to tell him that he has folks waiting for him. We were celebrating a birthday and the long wait was making me grumpy. Despite that I give a 5 star review because of Roberto. And the places we visited, of course. The course involved a bunch of hills and so be…”
Ride Rio by e-bike through Santa Teresa, Tijuca Forest, famous viewpoints, lagoons, beaches, and Flamengo with a private local guide.
“The tour was really nice, would especially recommend if you like to cycle and be in nature. It offers great views of Rio. We even saw some toucans.”
Explore Brasília by bike on a seven-hour tour of Niemeyer landmarks, model superblocks, parks, civic spaces, and everyday city life.
“Larissa was a very nice tourguide and the tour was nice too. The bikes could be better in shape, for that the tourprice is a but to much.”
Review of a private Pirenópolis day trip from Brasília, with colonial streets, Goiás food, mountain waterfalls, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Alberto was a fantastic guide. His English was great and he even personalized the tour based on our interests. This was our only chance to visit a colonial town in Brazil. Easy day trip from Brasilia. Highly recommend”
Ride from Paulista Avenue to São Paulo’s historic center, see major sights, sample a caipirinha, and get a safe local guide.
“Experience started off windy but eventually everything ended up well with the exception of the mix up with the bikes...we where suppose to.have 4 electric bikes but was only supplied w 1...Arthur was very informative and polite. Sao Paulo is extremely busy and congested but Arthur made sure we went on safe bike trails in the street. We visited everything that was included in the tour. One of the other guest electric bike died, Arthur called everyone a Uber, because of the last route the hill was super steep and by that afternoon everyone was tired. Also he took us to a few shops in Japanese district to try authentic…”
Cycle São Paulo’s parks, murals, elegant Jardins, Pinheiros, and Faria Lima with a bilingual guide on this 3.5-hour tour.
“Exploring São Paulo with Roberto as our bike tour guide was an absolute delight! From the very beginning, his enthusiasm was infectious. He expertly led us through a variety of São Paulo's iconic landmarks, combining the thrill of cycling with the joy of learning about this vibrant metropolis. He ensured that everyone in the group felt comfortable and included, no matter their level of cycling experience.”
Cycle Rio’s Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and lagoon sights in a small-group tour with bikes, helmets, and a bilingual guide.
“We love the pace of seeing sites on a bike. Navigating on the streets of Rio can be dicey if you don’t know your way around with traffic. The city is mostly flat but roads can get bumpy. It was a great way to move around the neighborhoods and get some exercise in too. Make sure to put on sunscreen and bring some water with you.”
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