8 Rio Botanical Garden Tours to Book Next

1.4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $51Our pick

Spend four hours with a live guide exploring Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca National Forest, then pass São Conrado’s hang-gliding beach. See imperial palms, orchids, giant water lilies and Taunay Waterfall. Vista Chinesa’s panoramic stop is available on weekdays only. Hotel pickup serves Rio’s South Zone.

“Fred our guide was very knowledgable. The trip was a great way to find out about nature and good spots in Rio. Some great views. Only recommendation I would say is there was more driving than I thought and the car was a little dated. Would recommend this.”

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2.Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend an afternoon among tropical plants at Rio’s Botanical Garden, then head into Tijuca National Park for forest stops, Taunay Waterfall and, when accessible, Vista Chinesa. A guide leads the outing in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Air-conditioned transport and pickup from major South Zone hotels are included. Check your ticket option carefully, since admission may depend on what you select.

“If you are concerned how much walking there might be, it's not massive and it's a nice break from the city centre. Good variation in what's seen. Alan our guide wasvery good.”

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3.Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Visit Rio’s 1808 Botanical Garden with a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and time to explore on your own. See the Avenue of Royal Palms, Lago Frei Leandro, and an orchid greenhouse with more than 500 types. Guides such as Lucia, Milene, and Luis have led tours here, though the guide assigned to your date may vary.

“It was wonderful and our guide spoke many languages and was very personable. I highly recommend the experience. It is better to go with someone that knows the area than to do it on your own.”

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4.Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, and Parque Lage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $104

Visit Tijuca Forest’s Taunay Waterfall, visitor center, and Chinese Lookout, then explore Rio’s Botanical Garden and Parque Lage. A private, air-conditioned ride and multilingual guide connect the three stops. Pickup is available in several central and beach districts, with an added charge for Barra da Tijuca.

“We had a great experience with our tour. Our tour guide was great! He was friendly and caring. We had a great time!”

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5.Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Ride a convertible jeep through Tijuca Forest, stopping at waterfalls, viewpoints and historic sites such as Chinese View and the Emperor’s Table. Then explore Rio’s Botanical Garden with a Portuguese, English or Spanish-speaking guide. The four-hour tour includes hotel pickup in central and southern Rio, but the garden ticket costs extra.

“Loved it all especially Gabriel!! He was an engaging, knowledgeable & entertaining guide!! Best time here in Rio Can’t improve that”

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6.Private Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

See Rio from the Chinese Viewpoint, walk a simple Tijuca Forest trail to Cascatinha Taunay, then visit the Botanical Garden’s sensory garden, orchidarium, and bromeliad greenhouse. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport are included; the garden entry ticket is extra. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“El tour fue super bueno y muy informativo. Nos gusto mucho y lo podemos recomendar a todos. Muchas gracias por ese hermoso dia.”

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7.Jeep’n’Green: Rio Botanical Garden & Tijuca Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

In four hours, a guide takes you from Rio’s 1808 Botanical Garden into Tijuca Atlantic Forest by Jeep. Expect plant and wildlife stops, viewpoints at Emperor’s Table and Mayrink Chapel, a short walk to Cachoeira dos Macacos, and a final hang-glider stop at Pepino Beach. Guides speak six languages, and hotel pickup is included.

“They cancelled the time slot I requested after taking my money but still took my money and did not return it. So I did not go at all . That's theft.”

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8.Green Rio: Guided Tour of Botanical Garden and Lage Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $107Top rated

Spend five hours among royal palms, orchids, Japanese garden ponds, and Parque Lage’s forest trails and mansion courtyard. A guide leads the visits, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish available. Entrance and round-trip transfers are included from selected South Zone hotels or designated meeting points. Weather can limit access, and Parque Lage may be replaced by Tijuca Forest if it is closed.

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