Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

72 activities available • culture · food · adventure · nightlife

Top 10 things to do in Rio de Janeiro

1.Christ the Redeemer Statue - Corcovado
Iconic monument overlooking Rio since 1931. Panoramic views from 710m altitude of the bay, beaches, and city.
≈ 35 €
2.Sugarloaf Mountain - Pão de Açúcar
Iconic 396m mountain accessible by cable car. Enjoy 360° views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, and Christ the Redeemer statue.
≈ 28 €
3.Copacabana Beach: Swimming and Beach Volleyball
Spend a day at this iconic beach with swimming, watching local beach volleyball and football matches.
Free
4.Copacabana Beach - Swimming and Beach Culture
Iconic urban beach (4 km) with famous mosaic promenade. Swimming, beach volleyball, beach bars, authentic Rio atmosphere.
Free
5.Ipanema Beach - Swimming and Local Life
Trendy, bohemian beach (2 km) with restaurants, bars, and a youthful vibe. Less touristy than Copacabana with a more authentic local atmosphere.
Free
6.Sunset at Arpoador with Caipirinha
Watch the sunset from Arpoador beach (between Ipanema and Leblon) while enjoying a local caipirinha.
≈ 15 €
7.Lapa - Nightlife and Colonial Architecture
Lively historic neighborhood by night featuring samba clubs, cachaça bars, and restaurants. The iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct arches.
≈ 15-30 €
8.Dinner at Restaurante Fasano Rio with Guanabara Bay Views
Fine dining gastronomic experience at the luxury Fasano palace hotel featuring contemporary Brazilian cuisine and panoramic bay views.
≈ 120-150 €
9.Evening in Lapa with Live Music and Cachaça
Night out in the historic Lapa neighborhood: colonial bars, live music (MPB, samba, forró) and local cachaça tasting.
≈ 40 €
10.Paragliding from Pedra Bonita with Guanabara Bay Views
Tandem paragliding flight at 510m altitude with landing on São Conrado Beach.
≈ 180-220 €