Botafogo Tours & Attractions

The Jewish history in Brazil dates back to the time of the voyages of Columbus, Gaspar da Gama, a Jew by birth, accompanied Portuguese admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral when he landed in what is now Brazil in 1500, beginning a more than 500-year presence in the New World. 

Enjoy a group tour to see the Jewish influence in Rio de Janeiro and learn about the Jewish presence in the city, besides visiting the main Jewish landmarks. 
Duration: 3 hours.

Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar Loaf for panoramic views of one of the world's most beautiful cities. This morning tour takes you to one of Rio's most famous attractions and also includes a scenic tour of the city.
Duration: 4 hours.

Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.

Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
Duration: 6 hours.

Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance. Pass the bay's islands and forts as you cruise the idylic waters. From the water you can see Rio’s downtown, cruise just below planes landing in Santos Dumont Airport, see the Museum of Tomorrow, go under the Niterói Bridge and see the lovely beaches from Rio’s siter city, as well as seeing the famous Oscar Niemeyer Museum. The Guanabara Bay Cruise includes roundtrip transportation from your Rio de Janeiro hotel. An optional all you can eat barbecue lunch is also available on your return, in a local Rio restaurant.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset in less than 4 hours;

The tour is conducted at your pace;

You'll be able to see the sunset from one of the most spectacular viewpoints in town;

It is ideal to close the day with gorgeous views of Rio’s skyline;

Hotel pickup and drop-off in this tour are restricted to the South Zone of Rio and Downtown. (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Gloria and Centro neighborhoods);
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Combine a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro’s top attractions with an evening of samba at the Ginga Tropical Show! This is the ultimate day out in Rio — enjoy a city tour of downtown attractions like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square; ride the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the cog train to the top of Corcovado Mountain; take a lap around the lendary Maracanã Stadium; see the statue of Christ the Redeemer; marvel at amazing views of the city; and end your day with a colorful dance performance that celebrates Brazil’s cultural roots. Hotel or port transport, barbecue lunch included.
Duration: 14 hours.

You will know how our city was founded, go to places where runners from Rio de Janeiro train and get to know some of the cultural and natural attractions of the city, such as the Sugar Loaf and the best Sunset of Rio de Janeiro. (all of this we will do running on flat floor for 9km and we hike uphill for 1km)

At the end of this experience of getting to know our city while doing your daily workout, you will be able to tell everyone why Rio de Janeiro is considered the Capital of Outdoor Sports. =D

Meeting Point: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 75 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140 (stairs)

Meeting Time: 4 p.m.

Distance: 9km

Floor: 9km by asphalt + 1km by trail

Duration: 2,5 hours to 3 hours

Tour end: Praça General Tiburcio, Urca (in front of cable car station)

Our tour depends on the season. That's why it is possible to make a slight change in the start time of the tour.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

This is a full day tour is specially designed for nature lovers and for those who want to escape the high temperatures of Rio in summer. You will get out of town and swim in crystal clear natural pools surrounded by tropical forest, take short hikes and enjoy gorgeous views.
The tour is conducted at your pace.
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
This tour in particular is not wheelchair friendly.
Duration: 8 hours.