Culture & History things to do in Rio de Janeiro

We rank 125 culture and history things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The highest scoring is Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
125
In the 90+ Club
9
Available today
60
From
$10

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
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included96$696h4.9/5 (2,960)
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves96$2005h4.9/5 (1,394)
Rio's Cookin' Good: 9-Dish & Caipis Fiesta + Optional Market Tour95$673.5h4.9/5 (1,107)
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks93$603h4.8/5 (1,015)
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks92$503h5/5 (294)
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour91$1443h4.9/5 (497)
Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue91$938h4.7/5 (945)
Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch91$778h4.7/5 (3,365)
Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro - DDRio90$503h5/5 (215)
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials90$4607h5/5 (359)

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?
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 2,960 traveler reviews. Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, Rio's Cookin' Good: 9-Dish & Caipis Fiesta + Optional Market Tour, Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks follow close behind. We rank 125 culture & history experiences in Rio de Janeiro in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Rio de Janeiro cost?
Expect around $141 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is 3hr Home Food Tasting in Rio with 33 Brazilian Favorites from $10, 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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