12 Rio Sunset Tours Worth Your Rio Days

1.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Our pick

Sail Guanabara Bay for three hours from Marina da Glória, passing historic forts, Boa Viagem Island and Oscar Niemeyer’s Niterói museum before watching sunset over Rio. Groups are limited to 12, with a private option available. Caipirinhas, beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks are included. Hosts have included Clarisse, Karina and Samuel; the crew and route can vary.

“This is the best activity I did during my stay in Rio and I'm so glad I booked it. Probably the most beautiful way to see the city. You can even get in the water and swim. They serve delicious drinks on board as well as light snacks. Our guide Clarisse was so kind and friendly and excited to have us all on board. I can't recommend this activity enough! 5 stars.”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Set out from Urca for a three-hour sail around Guanabara Bay, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Flamengo Park. The crew serves caipirinhas, beer, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks, and there may be time for a swim. Hosts such as Paola, Lohanny, and Mariana have led trips in English and Portuguese.

“This was a fantastic experience! Everyone was so nice, welcoming, informative, and friendly! Plenty of drinks and snacks, great music, and lots of fun people to enjoy the evening with. Even got to dive off the boat and swim in the harbor for a little bit. Would 100% recommend when in Rio and would definitely go back again!”

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3.Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours aboard a cruising sailboat on Guanabara Bay, with a live guide in English or Portuguese. Take in Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer from the water, enjoy beer, caipirinhas, soft drinks and finger food, and swim if conditions allow. The crew has included towels on some trips, but they are not listed among the standard inclusions.

“Probably the best tour in Rio. Mind blowing. Sit on the front part of the boat”

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4.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Spend about three hours on the water from Marina da Glória, passing Rio’s waterfront sights and Niterói’s striking Contemporary Art Museum. The route includes a one-hour swim stop at Adão e Eva Beach, plus beer, water, soda, snacks, and an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Groups are capped at 11; guides have included Leo and Rafaela.

“Excellent small group boat ride experience. Wonderful views of the city and Niteroi. Even though the day was cloudy and cold, it was very worth it! Rio Water Fun are very professional. I recommend 100%Auto-translated”

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5.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Meet your guide at Vidigal’s blue steps, ride a moto-taxi to the trailhead, then hike about 1.5 km uphill to Dois Irmãos Peak. Choose a 3:20 AM sunrise start or a 10:00 AM or 3:30 PM daytime tour. Guides speak Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French; names include Milena, Thaina, and Nat.

“Our sunrise hike was unforgettable, thanks to our incredible guide, Milena. She was warm, knowledgeable, and went out of her way to make sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. Milena answered all our questions with enthusiasm, shared fascinating insights about Rio, and found the perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Her passion and attention to detail made this one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re considering the sunrise hike, definitely ask for Milena.”

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6.Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Set sail from Marina da Glória for about three hours on Guanabara Bay, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, historic forts, and Niterói’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Expect drinks, fruit, and sandwiches, with a chance to swim when conditions allow. The group is capped at 11, and crew members such as Luiza, Thais, Pedro, and Klaus have been praised for warm, attentive service.

“This gives a great view of the bay and Rio de Janeiro. Relaxing on the boat while sipping some drinks and enjoying snacks.”

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7.Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about five hours seeing Rio’s headline sights by air-conditioned vehicle: Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, the tiled Selarón Steps and Sugarloaf Mountain. The tour is presented as customizable, with guides in several languages. Ederson is the guide named in customer feedback, but confirm your guide, start time and ticket costs before booking.

“Excelente service and friendly and knowledgeable as tourists guide We have a great time in Rio thanks to visitor tour”

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8.Sunset Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Set out from central Paraty with a professional kayak guide for an easy-paced sunset paddle. After basic instruction and a safety briefing, you head across the bay toward Jabaquara’s mangroves and Ilha dos Pombos, where you may spot capybaras, grebes and other wildlife. Equipment is provided; allow up to two hours, with about 60 minutes of paddling.

“Fine kayak tour - as expected all the way through. No real sunset, but that cannot be blamed on them ;)”

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9.Sailing Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Set sail from Urca with Rodolpho Villanova Machado’s small group, limited to eight people. Over three hours, cruise Guanabara Bay toward beaches in Rio or Niterói, with drinks, snacks, a swim stop, and sunset views. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are spoken on board.

“We had a great time! Rodolpho was super flexible and took us out even though it was raining. The fruit platter was lovely! Would absolutely book again!”

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10.Glória: Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Set out from Marina da Glória for a three-hour speedboat ride past the Museum of Tomorrow and Niterói’s MAC, with a 50-minute swim stop at Adão Beach and sunset views of Rio. Beer, soft drinks, and snacks are included. Guides have included Rachelle, Rosane, and Alexia, though your guide may vary.

“Davvero piacevole il tour in motoscafo, poche persone. Alexia una perla di persona.”

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11.SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Sail Guanabara Bay for three hours in a group capped at eight, passing Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Arpoador, and the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The tour includes swimming stops and a cold Heineken; Hugo has been praised for his explanations and attentive care, though guide assignments may vary.

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12.Boat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Board at the pier in front of Bar e Restaurante Urca for a three-hour speedboat loop past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, the Cagarras Islands, Niterói, and more. The captain gives brief commentary in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, and the route includes stops for swimming. Beer, soda, and mineral water are included; snacks are not.

“We were a party of 8 and it ended up to be a private tour since it was just our family. Our guide Rafael was the best ever, super friendly, knowledgeable about the history and geography, and made the tour the highlight of our entire trip. He was funny, happy and made the vibe so positive. The boat was clean and stocked with ice cold refreshing beverages. We made a stop by Adam and Eve beaches and he patiently waited for us to have a leisurely swim to the beach. The sunset and scenery of the Guanabara Bay were spectacular and we could not ask for a better guide and…”

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