Top Experiences in Leblon Beach (Praia do Leblon)

Combine a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro’s top attractions with an evening of samba at the Ginga Tropical Show! This is the ultimate day out in Rio — enjoy a city tour of downtown attractions like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square; ride the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the cog train to the top of Corcovado Mountain; take a lap around the lendary Maracanã Stadium; see the statue of Christ the Redeemer; marvel at amazing views of the city; and end your day with a colorful dance performance that celebrates Brazil’s cultural roots. Hotel or port transport, barbecue lunch included.

Have a real experience of what the Favela was like and today!

Russo Guia, has been working for 20 years within Vidigal, 17 years in a small local business, and for over 2 as a guide. With it you will have an experience that only a resident can provide, besides valuing the local culture,

Qualification, took a local Guide training course by INADH, National Institute of Human Development .Currently taking another Protur Tourism Guide Course, knows and is well known within Vidigal
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- Sitiê Ecological Park, former dump and today a place for environmental education and vegetable garden!
- Vidigal Olympic Village and graffiti court from above!
- Arvrão: place with the best panoramic view and the famous bars Bar da Laje, Mirante do Arvrão and Alto Vidigal
- Pope's Chapel: place visited by Pope John Paul II in 1980!
- Arts shortcut: graffiti wall (Graffiti by local artist @ tarm1 on instagran and other outside artists!)

If your time in Rio is short, make the most of it with this 2-day tour that checks off the big-ticket items: Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and lunch at a traditional barbecue house. Begin with personalized pickup from the airport and an overnight stay in a 3-, 4- or 5-star accommodation in the affluent South Zone. When you’re refreshed the next day, an informative guide zips your group around the city in air-conditioned transport for breathtaking views from Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains.

Hop into a jeep for a hike in the Pedra do Telégrafo. The 3-hour jeep ride is the best way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. With the hoods off you may feel the sunlight and the fresh air as we pass through the shores of Rio. Far from the busy crowd, the Pedra do Telégrafo hiking leads to a special rock where you may take a picture hanging from the edge of it. Do not worry about pictures as our team is ready for your paparazzi moments. After the hiking, hop into the jeep again as we have a panoramic tour visiting the hidden beaches in Rio.

Enjoy an amazing tour visiting the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the beaches of Rio.

Starting with the pick up at your hotel in the morning, we will visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain and see some of the most spectacular views of the city, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf . The tour is done in two stages: it starts at the boarding station heading towards Morro da Urca and then from Morro da Urca to the top of the Sugar Loaf mountain. Enjoy the view of the coast of Rio and the beautiful hills covered by the Atlantic Forest. Relax at the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and take beautiful photos to remember this moment.

Then we take a scenic drive to see the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro. We can admire and take many pictures of the beaches in Rio, such as Praia do Leblon, Praia de Ipanema and Praia de Copacabana.

The Jewish history in Brazil dates back to the time of the voyages of Columbus, Gaspar da Gama, a Jew by birth, accompanied Portuguese admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral when he landed in what is now Brazil in 1500, beginning a more than 500-year presence in the New World. 

Enjoy a group tour to see the Jewish influence in Rio de Janeiro and learn about the Jewish presence in the city, besides visiting the main Jewish landmarks. 

Enjoy a small-group tour to visit the most iconics landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. First visit the Christ the Redeemer statue early in the morning and then ride the cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy breathtaking views. Your tour includes transport, a professional guide and all entrance fees.
We also have the option to take this guided tour without the inclusion of the tickets. They can be bought directly at the venue.
If you prefer to enjoy your morning relaxing in the Hotel, or at the beach, check our option for the afternoon tour.

Three of the most famous sights in Rio de Janeiro are at your fingertips on this day-long tour. Get to the world-famous Christ Redeemer statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain via Skip The Line Train tickets and ride the cable cars overlooking Guanabara Bay from Sugar Loaf Mountain! Majestic views await you in Rio. You will also enjoy a quick stop in front of the world famous Maracanã Soccer Stadium and have a delightful Barbecue lunch. Listen to the story of Brazil since its discovery, all the way to the coming of the Portuguese Royal Family, Rio’s independence and the proclamation of the republic and learn all about the local’s lifestyle.

This tour will take you to the best well-kept secret of Rio; Prainha Beach. A surfer’s paradise situated 40
kilometers away from Copacabana, this place is a true jewel located inside an environmentally protected area and surrounded by mountains covered with lush vegetation.

Come with us to enjoy your day during this hassle free guided tour in Rio de Janeiro and have perfect presentation of the most famous attractions in the city.
While our tour guide and driver organize everything you can take your time to simply relax and have some fun.Take fabulous pictures of the Christ the Redeemer Statue before the crowds, take the cable car to the Sugar Loaf to have the best views of the city and see the landmarks at Downtown area like Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and to close the perfect day, spend some time at the Selarón Stairs.
And don't worry, you will also learn a lot about all the attractions visited as our guides are the best ones to explain everything about them.

This tour you take you to 4 off the beaten path viewpoints in Rio and give you a real perspective of the city. You’ll be able to see the best view in town staying away from the crowds that flock to the main attractions.

Perfect for those who love landscapes but don’t want to stand in lines at the main attractions.

I’ve carefully selected the top 4 admission free vantage points in Rio.

Parque do Penhasco
Chinese Pagoda
Mirante Dona Marta
Parque das Ruinas

Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Rio, cruise port or airport.

Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains, Santa Teresa District and Selaron Steps in one day. Take a 7-hour, private tour to the 4 most visited attractions in Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and the southern beaches of Rio; then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf. Visit Santa Teresa district. To wrap the day we’ll visit the colorful and famous Selaron’s Steps. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in Rio. Tour can be conducted at your pace and adapted to your needs.

The Tour A day in Rio Vip is a complete City Tour of the main tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. Just like the traditional One Day in Rio tour, but with a plus! Lunch at Rodizio steakhouse and climb to the statue of Christ the Redeemer by the Corcovado Train.

This experience is unique, starting with a starry sky night trail and being able to see the city still lit up, with a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to being able to enjoy an outdoor walk and contact with nature.

This tour is perfect for travelers who do not have enough time to take land tours to get to know our whole city. We have the best rates on Viator and Tripadvisor. Our 60 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, Downtown rio, guanabara bay and the Tijuca Forest National Park. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market. And why our rates are better? We are located about 30 minutes from Ipanema, at the Jacarepagua airport on the west area of Rio city.

Important info: There is a weight limit of 120 kilos per passenger. Anyone over the limit will not be allowed to fly for security reasons.

This tour is ideal for those who wish to have a different perspective of Rio. Our 60 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado , Leblon, Copacabana, Ipanema, Maracanã Stadium, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer, Downtown Rio,Niteroi city, Guanabara bay and the Tijuca Forest Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market. And why our rates are better? We are located about 30 minutes from Ipanema, at the Jacarepagua airport on the west area of Rio city.
Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.

It is perfect to know the main wonders of Rio in a short, fast and unforgettable journey.

WE MAKE YOUR DREAM OF FLYING COME TRUE!

We are a specialized company in panoramic flights through the city of RJ. We have started from the desire of showing our passengers a new landscape of the Wonderful City.

Some of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the world are present in our itineraries, such as: Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Maracanã, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer – one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Routes that surprise Cariocas and tourists from all over the world.

Our aircraft carefully follow all the maintenance procedures recommended by the aircraft manufacturers and by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC); following international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification and on permanent duty. Everything is to offer you more tranquility in the unforgettable experience of knowing the Wonderful City.

This tour is perfect for travelers who wish to spend as little as possible and still be able to see important land marks such as Christ Statue as well as our beautiful landscape, mountains, beaches and architecture from a privileged angle. We have the best rates on Viator and TripAdvisor.

Our 20 minutes panoramic flight will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Ipanema Beach, and the Vidigal Slum and Lagoa. Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market.

Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.

Exclusive Flight for 2 passengers and the pilot.

WE MAKE YOUR DREAM OF FLYING COME TRUE!

We are a specialized company in panoramic flights through the city of RJ. We have started from the desire of showing our passengers a new landscape of the Wonderful City.

Some of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the world are present in our itineraries, such as: Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, Maracanã, the Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer – one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Routes that surprise Cariocas and tourists from all over the world.

Our aircraft carefully follow all the maintenance procedures recommended by the aircraft manufacturers and by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC); following international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification and on permanent duty. Everything is to offer you more tranquility in the unforgettable experience of knowing the Wonderful City.

This experience is unique and with a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to being able to enjoy an outdoor walk and contact with nature.

Take a 6-hour, private tour to the main highlights of Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and the southern beaches of Rio; then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf.
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in Rio.
Tour can be conducted at your pace and adapted to your needs. Maximum group size is four people.

Covers Rio’s main highlight, Selaron's Staircase, Santa Teresa neighborhood and a visit to a Farmer's Market in just a few hours, but no rush.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views, local food and Nature.

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;

Wheelchair friendly;

Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.

The tour is conducted at your pace;

It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.

Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;

The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;

Will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset in less than 4 hours;

The tour is conducted at your pace;

You'll be able to see the sunset from one of the most spectacular viewpoints in town;

It is ideal to close the day with gorgeous views of Rio’s skyline;

Hotel pickup and drop-off in this tour are restricted to the South Zone of Rio and Downtown. (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Gloria and Centro neighborhoods);

Take a city tour through Downtown Rio with a Stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Enjoy Lunch at a traditional Barbecue house, all you can eat style, stop at the Maracanã Stadium and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue with Skip the Line tickets to the cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest National Park, which is the best way to reach the statue. Enjoy all Rio has to offer in this full-day comprehensive tour of Rio's most famous landmarks and enjoy top quality food and VIP Skip the Line privileges. This 9-hour tour, which includes round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels, allows you to see all of Rio's sights in just one day.

Discover the diversity of Rio de Janeiro's beaches and enjoy stunning views and experience the city from another angle. During this enjoyable 5-hour tour you'll be shown various beautiful places that most tourists have never seen before. Don't miss out, gain an insider's view of Rio today.

Take a private full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro and see the best attractions Rio has to offer. Take the gondola up the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, with its breathtaking views. Explore the famous shorelines of Copacabana and Ipanema. And visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue for another postcard-perfect view of the city. Hotel pickup and drop off is included on this private tour of the city.

Radical manoeuvres, speed and emotion!

An adventure suitable for those who like speed and feel the wind in their face.

This tour is perfect for travelers who wish to see our beautiful landscape, mountains, beaches and architecture from a privileged angle. We have the best rates on Viator and Tripadvisor. Our 30 minutes panoramic flights will take you to the most important sites and tourist attractions , such as: Barra beach, São Conrado beach, Leblon beach, Copacabana beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium, Sugar Loaf ,Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest National Park. Our helicopters follow all the international safety standards. We have highly qualified mechanics and pilots, with international qualification. Do not miss the chance to fly over Rio with a reliable company that offers the most competitive rates on the market.

Please note that pilots have different language skills and it is not mandatory that they have to speak a second language other than Portuguese during the flight. However they all point out and name the places that they are passing by.

This affordable last minute offer is available only a few times a year.
Take a 5-hour, private tour to the main highlights of Rio with a private local guide. Ideal for those who have limited time in Rio, see Christ the Redeemer and then take a Swiss-made cable car up to the impressive Sugarloaf.
Tour includes pickup and drop-off from the location of your choice in the South part of Rio.

Enjoy an amazing half-day tour visiting the Sugarloaf Mountain. We take the Sugarloaf cable car to see some of the most spectacular views of our city. The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters). Then, we have a panoramic tour to see the famous shore of Rio de Janeiro. We can admire and take plenty of pictures of the famous beaches of Rio, such as Leblon Beach, Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach.
Roundtrip transfer, entrance to the Sugarloaf, panoramic tour and tour guide included.

Spend the morning at Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous icons. You'll take a breathtaking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar Loaf for panoramic views of one of the world's most beautiful cities. This morning tour takes you to one of Rio's most famous attractions and also includes a scenic tour of the city.

Let us see the beautiful shore of the city in the early hours in the morning. We start with pickup in your hotel to take you to the entrance of the Morro Dois Irmãos. Rio de Janeiro offers intersting places for a hike and very few could parallel to this one! Hike to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Rio. It is an easy hike that is accessible for most people.
Then, we visit the Vidigal Favela and interact with locals for a cultural experience you will not forget! At the end, the transfer service takes you back to your hotel.

Combine two of Rio's most popular tours on a full-day shore excursion packed with breathtaking views. Int he morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and have the opportunity to ride a cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. After lunch, you'll travel through the Tijuca Rain Forest with skip the line cog train tickets to the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain. This tour is an excellent option if your time in Rio de Janeiro is limited, giving you the best of Rio in one great day.

My name is Rafael and i am helicopter pilot and flight instructor with over 10 years of experience. I work in partnership with air companies at Jacarepaguá airport in Barra da Tijuca.

Nothing is more gratifying than being able to share this experience of flying over the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro and its main monuments such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. I will show the city from a new perspective with all luxury, privacy, comfort and security.

Travelers will have an incredible and unforgettable experience of the Marvelous City and will have moments that will be remembered forever.

The Helicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tours in the wonderful city.

Visiting Rio de Janeiro and not taking a helicopter ride is the same thing as going to the beach and not going into the sea, you always end up wanting more.

It's 20 MINUTES of an UNFORGETTABLE flight passing through the main tourist attractions in RJ.

You will get to know Rio de Janeiro in an incredible and unique way, we will fly over the most beautiful and most coveted places by tourists, passing next to Christ the Redeemer, providing an unforgettable moment in your life.

The Helicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tours in the wonderful city.

Visiting Rio de Janeiro and not taking a helicopter ride is the same thing as going to the beach and not going into the sea, you always end up wanting more.

It is approximately 25 MINUTES of an UNFORGETTABLE flight passing through the main tourist attractions in RJ.

You will get to know Rio de Janeiro in an incredible and unique way, we will fly over the most beautiful and most coveted places by tourists, passing next to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, providing an unforgettable moment in your life.

Taking helicopter tours in Rio de Janeiro since 2012, Commander Nobre, with more than 2,000 hours of flying experience, commands his helicopter and takes passengers on a panoramic flight and discovers incredible places. Helicopters with impeccable maintenance and a team prepared to serve with care and attention to make our experience an epic moment of your trip

FAVELA TOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic structure. Tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a new angle of favelas and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion only.

You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas, both nearby São Conrado area. From there you also get to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and commercial area and you may also purchase nice handcrafts, if you wish.
We will also lead you to a local school financed by FAVELA TOUR, and show other local community projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, but no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. We are the pioneer of social tours to favelas since early 1992.
If you really want to understand Brazil better, don´t leave Rio missing the FAVELA TOUR.
We do not offer tours on sunday PM. Tours need minimum quorun to go.

We will take a helicopter tour of Rio de Janeiro where it is possible to live the Aviation experience, take pictures close to the helicopters and during the tour fly over incredible points such as Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana and others

I am from Rio, a helicopter pilot and every day I experience unique landscapes, scenarios and experiences, which I believe that everyone who passes through Rio should experience it. Flying for more than 5 years in Rio, I believe that this tour is among the best to do. It's an indescribable experience and I'm sure everyone will enjoy flying, just like me.

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We decided to organize guided tours within the community in which we live to offer a unique and quality service for travellers who are in search of culture and knowledge. Our tours allow a great immersion into daily life inside the favela and it is a great cultural exchange for all. You will learn about the history from the eyes of the locals, As the whole tour is carried out on foot where you get to know the alleys, rooftops, shops, cultural projects with which we work, and delicious local restaurants if you get hungry.

Let's have a genuine cultural exchange (We can learn a lot from each other).

Your support is greatly appreciated! ;)

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro your way on this tailor-made, private guided tour for up to 14 people. A certified multilingual tour guide with a professional and local driver will reveal Rio as only a local 'carioca' (what Rio natives are called) can. This 8-hour private guided tour includes pickup and drop off at your hotel and all transposition in a private car or mini-van.

What could be better than a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro from the air? From the vantage point of a helicopter, you'll have unforgettable views of this beautiful city, nestled against a backdrop of granite peaks like Sugar Loaf Mountain rising from Guanabara Bay. On this 9-10 minute helicopter tour with a professional pilot, you’ll take some of the most spectacular photos of Rio imaginable, including Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, overlooking Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon Beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.

Rio de Janeiro is indeed a Wonderful City. On this tour we will fly over the most visited touristic points, such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and almost all beaches, such as Arpoador, Ipanema, Copacabana. We guarantee that it is the best way to enjoy this paradise.

We have a partnership with certified air companies with all maintenances up to date, paying attention to all details and providing a service with the highest quality, comfortable and safety to passengers.

In this itinerary, Turistando RJ takes you to discover several tourist attractions in an entire morning.

After picking up from your hotel or meeting point, we will take you to visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer (One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World), then visit the Maracanã Stadium for an external visit, head to the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome where Carnival Parades are held (One of the Largest Parties in the World), discover the Metropolitan Cathedral with its beautiful Internal Stained Glass and the Selarón Staircase with its unique and peculiar art, both with breaks for photos and explanations about their stories.

During the tour you will be accompanied by a Tour Guide who will explain every detail of the sights in addition to many other curiosities that only those who hire an expert will know!

Enjoy the panoramic view of all the beaches in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro and have a unique and memorable experience for the rest of your life!

Rio de Janeiro is indeed a Wonderful City. On this tour we will fly over the most visited touristic points, such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and almost all beaches, such as Arpoador, Ipanema, Copacabana. We guarantee that it is the best way to enjoy this paradise.

We have a partnership with certified air companies with all maintenances up to date, paying attention to all details and providing a service with the highest quality, comfortable and safety to passengers.

You will have a very relaxing day with a fully certified guide. 20 years of experience working in the tourism industry, in New Zealand and Brazil.

Transfers provided by an accredited driver/guide using a very comfortable vehicle for up to 4 people. But we encourage no more than 2 people for a best ride.