The 5 3-Hour Experiences in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.3H CITY TOUR (pick up / delivery within Sao Paulo city limits)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

See São Paulo with a private guide and air-conditioned car, with pickup and drop-off within city limits. The usual three-hour route covers Liberdade, Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral, Paulista Avenue, and historic downtown. Guide Gil speaks English and Spanish, shares Brazilian history and culture, and can tailor the route to your interests.

“Mi è davvero piaciuto molto questo tour. È stato comodo e informativo. Gil (la nostra guida) è una persona molto colta che ha riassunto per noi la storia e la cultura brasiliana con la sua buona conoscenza, è stato puntuale, cordiale e ha anche un'ottima padronanza dell'inglese e dello spagnolo. Gil ci ha scattato bellissime foto panoramiche in luoghi iconici della città e abbiamo visitato un mercato dove abbiamo potuto apprezzare l'enorme varietà di frutti mai visti prima che l'Amazzonia produce. Siamo molto felici di aver potuto scoprire San Paolo con questo tour.”

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2.3-Hour Urban Arts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

Meet your English-, Portuguese-, or Spanish-speaking guide at Rio’s Municipal Theatre, ride the VLT to Olympic Boulevard, and walk among major murals, including The Ethnicities. The tour ends at the Museum of Tomorrow and includes tram tickets. Guide Edmundo is especially noted for his insight into Rio’s artists and urban art scene.

“The tour was amazing. The guide really knew what he was talking about when it came to the street art, artists, and the art’s connection to historic and current events in Brazil. I got amazing pictures.”

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3.3-Hour Rainforest Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Ride from Pedras Azuis through forest and open trails near Serra da Bocaina National Park. A Portuguese-speaking monitor leads this small group of up to eight, with stops at a waterfall and viewpoints over Paraty and its bay. Horses are trained for beginners, though the tour is not suitable for children under 12 or riders over 95 kg.

“nous avons tres appréciés la randonnée a cheval, le guide est trop sympa et attentionné, il nous a conduit vers des endroits magnifiques ! franchement je recommande cette excursions”

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4.3-Hour Percussion Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Spend up to three hours with hotel transport and a small group of six or fewer, learning samba, samba-reggae, and other Afro-Brazilian rhythms from percussionist maestro Macambira. A guide can translate between English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Expect hands-on drumming, several instruments, and a class that may last about 1.5 to 1.75 hours after transport.

“I really enjoyed this experience and the people were lovely. I will cherish the memory of the amazing sounds we made together - it's a great thing to experience in Salvador. I've taken a star off however as was 100% overpriced - it was only 1 hour 45 m in total and we didn't try many instruments + the beats stayed very simple. If money isn't an issue though I would definitely recommend.”

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5.Amazon Jungle 3-Hour Tree Climbing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Spend three hours climbing selected Amazon rainforest trees with safety equipment and a bilingual English or Portuguese guide. Transfers from your hotel are included, and groups are limited to 10 people. The activity can be physically demanding, but the reward is a rare view of the forest from high in the canopy, with sunlight, wind, plants, and wildlife around you.

“Dur ma fille a adoré moi je n’ai pas monté finalement mais ma amie qui a ses 73 ans était jusqu’au bout 👏👏 bravo les filles”

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