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Walking tours in Rio de Janeiro

Free tip-based tours with local guides and self-guided routes on your phone: ways to see Rio de Janeiro on foot.

All 6 self-guided walking tours in Rio de Janeiro on FreeGuides Tours

18 picks · 12 free · updated 15 October

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FreeThe best Free Walking Tour of Downtown Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeRocinha Favela Local TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeLittle Africa: African Resistance and Culture in BrazilDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour in Santa Teresa and Selarón StaircaseDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeRio Like a Local: History, Hidden Gems & Real Carioca StoriesDaily · 4.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeExperience Rio: Barra da Tijuca and the Gigóia Islands Food and Drinks Walking Tour! Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeRio in Every Step: Experience the City's Pulse on our Free Walking TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeSanta Teresa: Unveiling Rio's Historic HilltopDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeRio de Janeiro: Special Favela Tour Between Copacabana and IpanemaDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeOne morning discovering Rio's downtown historyDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeWomen in Rio - a different walking tourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeRio's Little Africa: Heritage and SoulDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.4 on GuruWalkProvando comida do rio de janeiro com minha famílAny time · 6 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 3 hrs · From €2A Day in Rio de JaneiroAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Places you probably don't know on Rio de JaneiroAny time · 12 hrs · From €2Food Tour of Rio de JaneiroAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Cidade maravilhosaAny time · 9 hrs · From €2
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Walking tours in Rio de Janeiro, answered

What are the best walking tours picks in Rio de Janeiro?

Right now: The best Free Walking Tour of Downtown , Rocinha Favela Local Tour, Little Africa: African Resistance and Culture in Brazil and Free Tour in Santa Teresa and Selarón Staircase. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: The best Free Walking Tour of Downtown , Rocinha Favela Local Tour, Little Africa: African Resistance and Culture in Brazil and Free Tour in Santa Teresa and Selarón Staircase, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Rio de Janeiro and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Rio de Janeiro, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.