Culture & History things to do in Rio de Janeiro

We rank 904 culture and history things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The highest scoring is Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $31 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
904
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$31

Culture & History in Rio de Janeiro compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Rio de Janeiro by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide95$312.5h5/5 (435)
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included95$756h4.9/5 (3,033)
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves94$755h4.9/5 (1,481)
One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive93$1307h5/5 (583)
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks91$653h4.9/5 (1,025)
Cooking Class in Rio with 9 Recipes & Unlimited Caipirinhas90$953.5h4.9/5 (1,170)
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks90$643h5/5 (297)
Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)90$706h5/5 (191)
Favela Santa Marta Tour90$313.5h4.9/5 (384)
Favela Tours90$473h4.8/5 (672)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Rio de Janeiro

Culture & History in Rio de Janeiro: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Rio de Janeiro?
Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 435 traveler reviews. Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included, Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive follow close behind. We rank 904 culture & history experiences in Rio de Janeiro in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Rio de Janeiro cost?
Expect around $102 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide from $31, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Rio de Janeiro for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Rio de Janeiro currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Rio de Janeiro?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Rio de Janeiro, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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