Brazil · Garden Stroll

3-Hour Botanical Garden Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Private Transport

3 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Rio de Janeiro's historic Botanical Garden, inaugurated in 1808 by Dom João VI
02 See about 9,000 plant species in a living museum spread across 137 hectares
03 Admire the imperial palms and giant Amazonian water lilies
04 Unwind in a unique green space ideal for nature lovers and photography

Sign up for this nature excursion to visit one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous sights and one of the world's most important parks, the Botanical Garden. Admire the beauty of nature in this remarkable green space, which showcases a diverse collection of Brazilian and foreign flora and fauna.

Admire the imperial palms and giant Amazonian water lilies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rio Botanical Garden Discovery

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Rio to begin the itinerary.
Explore the Botanical Garden, a unique green space inaugurated in 1808 by Dom João VI, the then king of Brazil. Covering a total area of 137 hectares, with 54 hectares of cultivated land, the park is recognised as a living museum with about 9,000 plant species from around the world.
Admire the imperial palms and giant Amazonian water lilies. From the elegantly landscaped Parque Lage nearby, wooded trails lead up from Corcovado Mountain to the Christ the Redeemer statue and the tropical forest of Tijuca National Park. The area also features sophisticated dining spots popular with food enthusiasts.
Travel back to your hotel after the tour.