Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included at 96 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $10 per person, and 14 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Best overall

Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 96 · from $69

Best value

3hr Home Food Tasting in Rio with 33 Brazilian Favorites

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 80 · from $10

Best with kids

Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 86 · from $55

Most proven

Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 91 · from $77

Best short trip

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 75 · from $250

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Rio de Janeiro compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included	96	Peak Performance	$69	6h	4.9/5 (2,960)	Free to 24h before
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves	96	Peak Performance	$200	5h	4.9/5 (1,394)	Free to 24h before
Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls	96	Peak Performance	$390	5h	4.9/5 (1,118)	Free to 24h before
Rio's Cookin' Good: 9-Dish & Caipis Fiesta + Optional Market Tour	95	90+ Club	$67	3.5h	4.9/5 (1,107)	Free to 24h before
3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide	94	90+ Club	$20	3h	4.8/5 (943)	Free to 24h before
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!	93	90+ Club	$1083	8h	4.9/5 (796)	Free to 24h before
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks	93	90+ Club	$60	3h	4.8/5 (1,015)	Free to 24h before
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks	92	90+ Club	$50	3h	5.0/5 (294)	Free to 24h before
The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill	92	90+ Club	$100	5h	4.8/5 (1,588)	Free to 24h before
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour	91	90+ Club	$144	3h	4.9/5 (497)	Free to 24h before
Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue	91	90+ Club	$93	8h	4.7/5 (945)	Free to 24h before
Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch	91	90+ Club	$77	8h	4.7/5 (3,365)	Free to 24h before
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included	91	90+ Club	$28	8h	4.9/5 (419)	Free to 24h before
Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio	90	90+ Club	$50	3h	5.0/5 (215)	Free to 24h before
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials	90	Exceptional	$460	7h	5.0/5 (359)	Free to 24h before
Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio	90	Exceptional	$295	6h	5.0/5 (504)	Free to 24h before
Discover Rio Little Africa: A Cultural and Historical Journey	89	Exceptional	$30	3.5h	4.9/5 (263)	Free to 24h before
Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf	89	Exceptional	$81	6h	4.7/5 (878)	Free to 24h before
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch	89	Exceptional	$90	9h	4.7/5 (799)	Free to 24h before
Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner & Show	88	Exceptional	$345	3.5h	4.9/5 (391)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.