Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
Traveler rating
3.4/5
Based on 42 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro worth booking?
Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro is a 13-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $366 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.4/5 rating across 42 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 3.4/5 (42)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $366 per person
Take a day trip from Rio de Janeiro to experience the cosmopolitan style, quaint charm and elegant architecture of Buzios. Enjoy a boat tour around the islands in the peninsula with many stops to swim (if option selected
What you get
- Guided walk through Buzios
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Lunch
- Schooner ride (if option selected)
About this experience
Take a day trip from Rio de Janeiro to experience the cosmopolitan style, quaint charm and elegant architecture of Buzios. Enjoy a boat tour around the islands in the peninsula with many stops to swim (if option selected) or enjoy Búzios on your own time and walk through the town on a guided tour and enjoy lunch at a 4.5 rated restaurant. A relaxing day at one Rio’s nearby gems. It’s casual and peaceful vibe will win you over.
What's included
Included
- Guided walk through Buzios
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Lunch
- Schooner ride (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and dessert
What you'll see and do
Ponte Rio–Niteroi
Pass by the Rio-Niteroi Bridge on your way to Buzios and catch up nice views from Guanabara bau and surrounding areas.
Pass by without stopping
Rua das Pedras
Upon arrival in Búzios, the group is taken on a walk through cobbled streets rich with quaint charm, made famous by the French actress Brigitte Bardot. Walk through the famous Rua das Pedras and check out famous stores, many souvenirs and good food. If you are not taking the boat ride, take your time to visit all of it, besides the amazing Buzios coastline.
300 minutes here
Azeda Beach
If you choose the optional cruise, enjoy the Buzios coastline from a different perspective and on a different way. Azeda Beach is among the most sought after by tourists. The beach is small, charming and with calm and colorful sea. It is next to Azedinha. They are divided only by a strip of stone, and in Azedinha there is no construction to hide the look of the forest. Each stop lasts around 30 minutes, and you can go to the beach instead of staying inside the schooner.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Praia Joao Fernandes
Surrounded by lodges, hotels and luxury condominiums, the beach has perfect calm waters for kayaking, as well as snorkeling beaches. It is no accident that it is an obligatory stop for the schooner trips. The beach is a favorite of foreign tourists, who find good infrastructure of bars and restaurants serving snacks and dishes based on lobsters and shrimps. The kiosks stand on a plateau, but they often spread tables and chairs in the sand. If you prefer to get away from the usual buzz of noise, walk to the right corner, a little quieter.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Praia da Tartaruga
The beach has calm waters, and generally the warmest of the region, since it does not receive the cold currents of Antarctica. Take the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the shores at the far right. Along the extensive strip of sand, kiosks for all tastes spread tables, chairs and sun loungers.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Orla Bardot Boardwalk
The Bardot shore is always colored by the fishing boats. A walk along the boardwalk, dotted with wooden decks, benches and gardens, features the bronze sculptures of famous visitors such as French actress Brigitte Bardot and former President Juscelino Kubitschek. Residents and illustrious workers - the fishermen - are also honored there, through a beautiful monument signed by the sculptor Christina Motta.
Pass by without stopping
Have a formidable lunch at high rated restaurant in Búzios. Enjoy a variety of local foods in a delicoius buffet. Drinks are not included.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line Brazil
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you choose the 'Cruise' option, please bring a swimsuit and a towel.
- Boat tour takes about 2 hours before it gets back to the city.
- The boat usually makes 03 stops for swimming and usually goes to the same destinations: Ilha Feia, João Fernandes Beach, Azeda Beach or Tartaruga Beach.
- The order and destinations of itinerary depends on the wind and weather conditions.
- Inside the bus will always have a tour guide available. If passenger doesn’t want to go on the optional boat cruise, tour guide provides information of the city and he has some time to walk through the city and its beaches on his own.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 42 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
42 verified traveler reviews for Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very disappointing and poor service
Our pick up point was supposed to be in Sheraton hotel , each email with voucher including night before the trip was confirming 7 am pick up time at the Sheraton , we arrived as directed 15 min prior pick up time , by 7.05 I asked concierge if they know where is our tour and was told that gray line never pick up from Sheraton . Main office located in Sheraton and concierge was able to contact your office and instead of manager handling the situation , your office sent me tour guy who yelled and scream at us after I showed him my voucher . He start throwing his hands at me and yelling that pick up point in the different hotel and he just a tour guy , then he said it’s no managers available abd told us to take a taxi to Hilton . By 8 am no one was available to pick us up at Hilton ether , I was calling and texting your customer service . No one answers the calls , only text and we’re keep telling me to wait , by 8.40 we finally got to the bus - this is 1 hr and 40 min later from original time ( meanwhile description of the your is 7 am plus 3 hr drive ) that what we were promised . I asked numerous times in my texts for contact info for the manager / answer was ok , but info was never sent to me and all my texts were ignored . I have a screen shot of each text with a time stamp . So instead of 10 am we arrived to the Buzios at 3 pm. Your guy was not prepared , road we closed , he said he wasn’t there for 20 years and doesn’t know anything . Ty our was supposed to be in English , he hardly spoke couple sentences in our language , the rest was in Portugal We paid $ 160.00 to enjoy the beach , sun , shopping . Instead we had fast not even good lunch and 20 min at the beach , got to the boat ride at 4.15 and after boat ride had exactly one hour to enjoy the town . Now it’s 11 pm , we still on the road back to Rio , another 1 he 30 min to go . No manager ever contacted us , nether I got his info from your reps . We wasted 8 hr on the road 7 am - 3 pm there , and 3 plus hours back This is the worse experience ever with your company , the worse customer service , not what we were promised and we thinking of canceling our next your with you and rebook it with another agency . We had a tour on 12/26 to crest redemption with other agency and your guy called and texted us on his way to pick us up , was not only on time but earlier . Here you changed pick up point , never even bother to call or text , sent confirmation text day prior with Sheraton as pick up point , yelled and scream at us , never provided with manager info and wasted beautiful sunny day traveling for 12 hours instead of promised day in paradise Very disappointing and poor service !!!
via Tripadvisor
Great Day in Pretty Buzios
Had a great day trip to Buzios. Enjoyed the boat and swimming opportunity. Lunch was ok. Many lovely restaurants open up for the evening so if you have time 2-3 days in Buzios might give more time to relax and enjoy. The bus trip was long. Overall 5 hrs in Buzios and 4.5 hrs to get there and due to storm 5hrs to get back to Rio.
Response from the operator: Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks.
via Tripadvisor
Terrible
This was terrible. The communication with people the boat was unprofessional. My group was told that we had to purchase extra scuba gear after we were on the boat and was too late. The DJ rarely translated what he was saying. They nickle and dime you for everything on the boat. Dont waste your time or money.
via Viator
Buzios excursion
The three hour bus ride each was was a bit tedious. The boat ride was excellent. We stopped sveral times for swimming & snorkeling. After the boat ride we had a good buffet late lunch. This left just enough time to find the Brigit Bardot statue.
via Viator
Beauty and the Beach
Visiting Buzios is a must! My husband and I enjoyed our visit via a tour headed by our guide Christina. She was friendly, professional and more than accomodating to all her guests throughout our trip. The boat excursion was amazing! We enjoyed snorkeling, swimming, samba dancing and slide on the boat which shoots you into the ocean! The lunch provided was amazing with many options. It was a great day ending with a beautiful sunset on the beach. Thank you Christina!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- Price range
- $366 to $488
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gray Line Brazil, who run 56 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.4.
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Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro cost?
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Prices start at $366 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.
Is Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.4/5 across 42 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?
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On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch, Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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