Highlights
Sao Conrade Beach
See the Waterfalls and Rainforest trees in Tijuca National Park
Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, the symbol of Rio de Janeiro (ticket included)
Absorb the local atmosphere and vibe in the traditional Santa Teresa neighborhood
Itinerary
Ready for an unforgettable day in Rio de Janeiro? The Big Dude Tour packs the city’s top highlights into a fun-filled family adventure. From your hotel, set out in a comfortable mini-bus to São Conrado Beach’s hang gliding landing area, then journey into lush Tijuca National Park for a dose of tropical forest, waterfalls, and panoramic city views—including the famed Chinese View lookout.
After a break for lunch in lively Ipanema (not included), visit Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue—affectionately known as the Big Dude—where you’ll have plenty of time for awe-inspiring photos. Stroll through the charming streets of Santa Teresa, known for its vintage architecture, before marveling at the colorful Escadaria Selaron, featured in Snoop Dogg’s music video.
Families and explorers of all ages will appreciate the tour’s flexibility: finish your journey with a romantic sunset at Sugarloaf Mountain or opt for a convenient drop-off at your hotel. The USP of this day tour is its diverse mix of nature, culture, and iconic landmarks—all guided by enthusiastic locals, ensuring every moment is packed with insight and excitement.
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Customer Reviews
Not great
I was pretty disappointed by the tour. It's advertised as being 7 hours but you get picked up around 8:30 and you're at lunch by 1, after lunch is the drive to sugar loaf which is optional. I didn't feel I learned very much, I would have liked to hear more about the history rather than just having buildings pointed out with their names. The guide made some transphobic jokes which were not appropriate, joking about trans women hanging out in one of the bar neighborhoods and warning men in the group not to get "surprised" by them. This was offensive and rude.
The Big Dude Tour
This was an excellent tour which was well run and a very informative and friendly guide.
The Big Dude Tour - Touring Rio
Very knowledgeable our tour guide. Enthusiastic on every step of the way. Provided guidance on what other places are great for the rest of the stay for our trip.
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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