Rio de Janeiro

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Top attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.

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What to see in Rio de Janeiro

Corcovado Train & Christ the Redeemer

★ 4.1 (131)

Maracanã Stadium: Skip The Line Ticket

★ 4.5 (28)

Sugarloaf City Tour & Cable Car Ride

★ 4.1 (14)

Maracanã Stadium: Behind the Scenes Tour + Transport

★ 4.1 (8)

Rio Guided Tour: Corcovado Train & Christ the Redeemer Statue

★ 3.7 (6)

Sugarloaf & Urca Mountain: Skip The Line Cable Car Ticket

★ 1.5 (2)

Tijuca National Park: Guided Jeep Adventure from Rio de Janeiro

★ 5.0 (1)

Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande: Guided Tour from Rio de Janeiro + Schooner Cruise

★ 2.0 (1)

Copacabana Rio de Janeiro: Roxy Dinner Show

★ 2.0 (1)

Arraial do Cabo: Guided Boat Tour + Roundtrip Transfer + Lunch

Christ the Redeemer: Guided Hiking Tour from Parque Lage + Transfer

Rio de Janeiro: Gavea Rock Guided Hiking Tour + Transfer

Rio de Janeiro: Ginga Tropical Show - Brazilian Rhythms

Rio de Janeiro: Guided City Tour + Cable Car & Train Ticket + Lunch + Transfers

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Santa Teresa & Selaron Steps Walking Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Guided Jeep Tour + Hotel Transfer

Rio de Janeiro: Soccer Match Guided Tour + Roundtrip Transfer

Tijuca Peak: Guided Hiking Tour + Hotel Transfer

Tickets

Tickets & experiences in Rio de Janeiro

Tickets for attractions in Rio de Janeiro, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What are the top attractions in Rio de Janeiro?
The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Rio de Janeiro?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Rio de Janeiro?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Rio de Janeiro?
A day or two covers the key sites. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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Sources: Attraction details & ratings: Tiqets · Tickets: GetYourGuide (partner)