7 Rio Bike Tours to Book Next

1.Guided Bike Tours in Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36Our pick

Ride Rio with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Choose a 3-hour route through Copacabana, Botafogo, and Lagoa; a 4-hour ride to old Rio and Lapa; or a 7-hour combination with lunch. Guides including Marco, Duco, and Thiago have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Really enjoyed the bike ride of 25km around the neighbourhoods of Rio. The Guide was excellent .Very knowledgeable and friendly .Would highly recommend! !”

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2.Half Day Private E-Bike Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Starting in Santa Teresa, guide Stefano leads this private e-bike ride past Mirante Dona Marta, through Tijuca Forest and down to Rio’s lagoons and beaches. Expect steep hills made easier by pedal assistance, several photo stops, possible wildlife sightings and some city traffic. Basic cycling skills and good balance are required.

“Best tour guide ever!! Funny, very accommodating, knowledgeable, honest and just and all around good human sharing his passion for biking and the scenery!!”

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3.Private Bike Tour in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $63

Start at Praia do Jabaquara and ride with a private guide, often Alison, on a route tailored to your group. Depending on the plan, you may visit Paraty’s historic center, Morro do Forte, a waterfall and a beach such as Praia do Rosa. A bike, safety equipment, water and guide are included.

“We had a great canoa Tour with Alison in Paraty. He is well equipped with top modern canoes and prepared everything on the beach. We started our tour from the Praia Jabaquara and visited several small Islands and beaches. Alison guided Read more”

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4.Small-Group Urban Bike Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride with a professional guide from Copacabana through parts of Rio including Botafogo, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The three-hour tour starts at 9:00 am, includes a bike and helmet, and is limited to 10 people. There are regular stops for photos and commentary.

“Great tour, the bikes are in good condition, the people who work there are super friendly and the places you visit are amazing. I would definitely take this tour again.”

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5.Rio Bike Tour – Discover the Beaches and Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

In three hours, ride from Copacabana along the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, pause at Arpoador Rock and the Leblon viewpoint, then circle Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. A bilingual guide leads the ride and shares local context. Guides Bruno and Ulysses have been praised for their explanations, though guide assignments may vary.

“It was a great tour. Good explanations of the areas and it wqs also a fun ride.”

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6.ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

This two-hour guided ATV tour follows trails and beaches around Arraial do Cabo, with stops at the Álcalis Quarry, Praia do Pontal, Enseada das Salinas and Praia Grande. Quad bikes carry up to two people, and the driver needs a valid Category B car license. Groups are limited to 10, with guides speaking Portuguese, English or Spanish.

“Good fun will come and do again next time in Brazil”

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7.Half-Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Pick up a bike, helmet, map, and padlock from Paraty Tours in central Paraty, then make your own three-hour route through colonial streets, beaches, or nearby nature. There is no guide, so you choose the pace and stops. To rent, you must be staying at a Paraty hotel and leave an original passport or driver’s license at the office.

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