The 15 Best Street Art Tours in Rio de Janeiro

1.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Rio’s headline sights with a multilingual guide such as Sandra, Newton, or João. Ride the train or van to Christ the Redeemer, visit the Selarón Steps and cathedral, pause at Maracanã and the Sambadrome, then add Sugarloaf cable cars and an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue if your booking option includes them.

“Excellent trip with a well informed, organised guide (Newton). Christ the Redeemer was manic due to too many people accessing but the rest of the trip was very good. Lunch was superb too.”

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2.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

See Rio’s major sights in seven hours with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Christ the Redeemer early, explore Park Lage and Tijuca National Park, enter the Cathedral, stop at Selaron Steps, and finish at your hotel or Sugarloaf Mountain. Guides such as Vanessa, João, Ricardo, and Edmundo are praised for clear explanations, helpful photos, and careful timing.

“What a fantastic trip! Vanessa was a brilliant and lovely guide with great tips for avoiding most of the crowds and local knowledge. The tour was immersive in local culture and great value for money.”

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3.Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Explore Santa Teresa, Lapa, Centro, and Cinelândia on a four-hour tour with hotel pickup, a ride on Rio’s historic bondinho, Ruins Park, Selarón Steps, Passeio Público, and Confeitaria Colombo. Guides such as Emma, Vicente, Alexia, and Leticia lead in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Expect hills, uneven pavement, and plenty of walking.

“It was a good tour, saw lots of things. The only thing I wished I knew before hand was how much walking there is. 8,000 steps in the wrong shoes was tough. Guide was good, English was very good. Enjoyed the tour.”

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4.Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $146

Cover Rio’s three headline sights in six hours with hotel pickup, a guide, Christ the Redeemer admission, and Sugarloaf cable-car tickets. You’ll pass through Tijuca Rainforest, visit Santa Teresa and the Selarón Steps, then ride two cable cars above Guanabara Bay. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Italian.

“Easy to book, relevant info abort activity. Guide knowledgeable and friendly.”

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5.Christ the Redeemer & Selarón Steps Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet in Rio’s South Zone for a three-hour visit to Christ the Redeemer and the Selarón Steps. Ride through Tijuca Forest, enjoy Corcovado views, and pass Santa Teresa and Lapa. Guides such as Daniel, Carla, Carlos, and Priscilla have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful photos, though pickup details can change.

“It was all so easy, I ubered it to the r2rio offices, we all got into a minivan and drove to Christ the Redeemer, right to the top. The staff were all so helpful and the guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. It is very winding when you get to the top so if like me you get car sick beware of this and sit at the front and dont eat breakfast or lunch. We did the 2.30pm tour which was good as there were less people. The only thing I would have liked was more time there as we only had 40 minutes. Dont forget to visit the little chapel…”

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6.Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $48

Ride from your South Zone hotel through Tijuca rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, then visit the colorful Selarón Steps. Add Sugarloaf Mountain for cable-car views over Copacabana, Niterói, and Rio’s coast. Multilingual guides, hotel transfers, and a 4 to 6 hour schedule make this a useful first look at the city.

“The guide Tania was great, entertaining and gave us a lot of fun facts about where we were visiting! We added the Sugar Loaf visit and it was worth it! I’m Brazilian but it was a safe, easy and fun way to visit those amazing landmarks in Rio!!👍👍”

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7.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43Best value

Spend three hours walking Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman with Leticia, a local guide who speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. You will see major street art, visit galleries and neighborhood bars, learn about São Paulo’s artists, and meet other visitors. Drinks and food cost extra, and the walk covers about 2 kilometers.

“Excellent tour, great way to learn about local art, sample drinks, and meet others!”

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8.Rio Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about four hours walking through Copacabana, visiting São João Batista Cemetery, and finishing in Botafogo with local guide Nina. You’ll learn how folk art and graffiti shape Rio, meet the stories behind the artists, and see works on walls, homes, and buildings. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“It was a great experience. Nina was a knowledgeable guide, very clear to understand, was a joy to be around, and showed us plenty of talented artwork. I would recommend this to anyone!”

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9.Rio in Style: A Journey Thru Corcovado, Sugarloaf, Selaron

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

Start early from Copacabana and spend about eight hours seeing Rio’s major sights by air-conditioned minivan. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, the cathedral, Lapa, and more. Guides such as Ana, Carmen, Victoria, and Monica are praised for clear explanations and warm help. Tickets and lunch cost extra.

“The guide showed up almost on time. She was enengetic and caring. Even that early in the morning which meant that I had to skip the breakfast at my hotel the main sightseeing spots were already crowded, that is the Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. The tour of the city itself was interesting also, but crowds everywhere peobably mainly due to the Carnival. This was a hectic tour but a pleasurable one.”

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10.Street Art and Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride through São Paulo for about 3.5 hours with a guide such as Arthur, Roberto, Pedro, or Lucas. Expect street art, Ibirapuera Park, Batman Alley, Paulista Avenue, MAAU, and a look at Carandiru’s former prison site, with hills, snacks, bikes, helmets, and water included.

“I was lucky enough to have a private tour. Lucas was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the artists and the city of Sao Paulo overall. I feel like a saw a lot of the city in a short period of time, which was perfect for my overall travel schedule.”

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11.Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

This private or small-group Rio tour links Christ the Redeemer, the tiled Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain in about five hours. Guide Ederson and his team provide air-conditioned transport, flexible planning, and commentary in several languages. Confirm the start time and attraction fees before booking, since the details vary.

“Excelente service and friendly and knowledgeable as tourists guide We have a great time in Rio thanks to visitor tour”

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12.Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $194

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a private bilingual guide visiting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selarón Steps. You get hotel or Airbnb pickup in Zona Sul or Barra da Tijuca, an air-conditioned vehicle, water, and the Christ statue ticket. Sugarloaf admission costs extra.

“A really excellent tour. The guide, Wilcelio, was the best. He explained everything so well, avoided queues and we would thoroughly recommend his tour.”

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13.Rio Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Start near Rio’s Municipal Theater with guide Wellington, then follow murals through Cinelândia, Glória, Selarón Staircase, and Porto Maravilha. You’ll ride the subway and VLT, discuss art, politics, slavery, architecture, Carnival, and finish beside the giant Etnias mural near the Museum of Tomorrow. Private groups only.

“Let me start by saying I didn't know ow what to expect. But Wellington shattered all expectations. His knowledge of Rio is amazing. What sets his tours apart is his personal touch; it feels like you're exploring the city with an old friend. If you want a first class cultural experience, book Wellington. 10/10.”

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14.Christ Redeemer, Selaron steps & Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with a guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa, and the Selarón Steps, then ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset. Guides such as Ederson and João Pedro are praised for strong local knowledge and helpful timing.

“Eddie our tour guide made the experience superb! worth every penny!”

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15.Rio Downtown Tour with Selaron Metropolitan Cathedral and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about three hours touring central Rio in an air-conditioned minivan, with pickup from selected Zona Sul hotels. Visit São Bento Monastery, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, Lapa, Rua do Lavradio, and Maracanã Stadium. Guides such as Monica, Victoria, and Arthur have been praised for clear local stories.

“Our tour guide was Vincent Thomas (a freelance tour guide for Carioca Tropical Tours). He was excellent. It turned out that we were the only two people on the tour. His English was very good and understandable and he took a personal interest in making this tour memorable.”

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