Most Popular things to do in Rio de Janeiro

We rank 92 most popular 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 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $40 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
92
In the 90+ Club
6
Available today
60
From
$40

Most Popular in Rio de Janeiro compared

Top 10 most popular 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 Included95$756h4.9/5 (3,033)
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves94$755h4.9/5 (1,481)
Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls94$795h4.9/5 (1,195)
3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide91$483h4.8/5 (955)
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)
Full Day in Rio: Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue88$1028h4.7/5 (967)
Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)88$888h5/5 (144)
Full Day in Rio Christ Sugarloaf Selaron and Barbecue Lunch88$778h4.7/5 (3,406)
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro87$448h4.7/5 (955)

Every most popular experience we rank in Rio de Janeiro

Most Popular in Rio de Janeiro: common questions

What are the best most popular 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 95 out of 100 from 3,033 traveler reviews. Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls, 3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide follow close behind. We rank 92 most popular experiences in Rio de Janeiro in total.
How much do most popular activities in Rio de Janeiro cost?
Expect around $165 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro from R$40, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Rio de Janeiro for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular options in Rio de Janeiro, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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