What to do in Rio de Janeiro State

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

AU$46
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus

Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro - Rio Samba Bus

AU$50
per adult
Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro - Rio Samba Bus
Shared Speedboat Tour - Paradise Island Tour

Shared Speedboat Tour - Paradise Island Tour

AU$49
per adult
Shared Speedboat Tour - Paradise Island Tour
Christ the Redeemer

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

AU$67
per adult
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Angra dos Reis: Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

Angra dos Reis: Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

AU$81
per adult
Angra dos Reis: Full-Day Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride
Montreal Luggage Storage Old Town

Luggage Storage Montreal

AU$11
per adult
Luggage Storage Montreal
Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

AU$91
per adult
Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket

Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket

AU$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Yup Star Observation Wheel Ticket
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Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 626 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$124 per adult
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Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 108 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$252 per adult
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Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$63 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves

Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 384 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$110 per adult*
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Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

Activity duration is 14 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$86 per adult
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What to do in Rio de Janeiro State

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Copacabana Beach

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More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.
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Find the best Rio de Janeiro State areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

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Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

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Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

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Penedo

Travellers like the parks in Penedo, and Pequena Finlândia is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

 

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Day trip destinations from Rio de Janeiro State

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Rio de Janeiro

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Niteroi

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Mangaratiba

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Petrópolis

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Cabo Frio

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.

Arraial do Cabo

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Rio das Ostras

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