Brazil · City Tours

8-Hour Rio Neighbourhoods and Tijuca Forest Tour with Waterfall

8 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit a Favela and experience one of Rio de Janeiro's most talked-about communities
02 Explore Santa Tereza, known for its winding, narrow streets and artistic atmosphere
03 Discover Lapa's historical monuments and famous nightlife
04 Walk through the Tijuca Forest and enjoy a waterfall bath in nature

Spend half a day visiting Rio's usual tourist spots and the other half exploring lesser-visited areas such as the Favela, Santa Tereza, Lapa, and Central Rio. Then, stroll through the Tijuca Forest, an urban forest largely created through reforestation, and enjoy a refreshing waterfall bath surrounded by nature.

Walk in the Tijuca Forest and enjoy a waterfall bath.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Rio's Neighbourhoods and Tijuca Forest

Visit a Favela, the infamous slums of Rio de Janeiro.
Go to the neighbourhood of Santa Tereza, famous for its winding, narrow streets, which are a favourite spot for artists and tourists.
Explore the Lapa neighbourhood, famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.
Travel to Central Rio, the financial heart of the city.
Walk in the Tijuca Forest and enjoy a waterfall bath. This urban forest is largely the result of reforestation.