Armacao dos Buzios Trip Overview
City tour in Rio de Janeiro from Búzios.
If you are staying in Búzios and you want to see the famous spots in Rio, then this is the tour for you.
Starting with pickup at the hotels in Búzios at 7am, we take the road to Rio de Janeiro. Located 180km away from Búzios, the city of Rio is famous for the beautiful contrast between the urban city buildings and the bright green of the Atlantic Forest.
We stop in front of the Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome to take pictures. We take the minivan through the Paineiras route to visit Christ the Redeemer. We stop for a buffet lunch (drinks and desserts not included). We visit the Escadaria Selarón and we see the beautiful shores of Rio de Janeiro (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana).
The last stop is optional: you can either stay at the Praia Vermelha or buy a ticket to visit the Sugarloaf (tickets not included).
Then, we return to Búzios to take everyone back to their hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
City tour in Rio de Janeiro from Búzios.
If you are staying in Búzios and you want to see the famous spots in Rio, then this is the tour for you.
Starting with pickup at the hotels in Búzios at 7am, we take the road to Rio de Janeiro. Located 180km away from Búzios, the city of Rio is famous for the beautiful contrast between the urban city buildings and the bright green of the Atlantic Forest.
We stop in front of the Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome to take pictures. We take the minivan through the Paineiras route to visit Christ the Redeemer. We stop for a buffet lunch (drinks and desserts not included). We visit the Escadaria Selarón and we see the beautiful shores of Rio de Janeiro (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana).
The last stop is optional: you can either stay at the Praia Vermelha or buy a ticket to visit the Sugarloaf (tickets not included).
Then, we return to Búzios to take everyone back to their hotel.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Armacao dos Buzios, Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy the 3-hour ride from Buzios to Rio. Relax, enjoy the view and listen to the information provided by the tour guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
The Christ the Redeemer is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We take the minivan through the Tijuca Forest to reach the statue.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai, Rua Marques de Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22640-100 Brazil
The Sambodromo is the Carnival Temple and the place we compete every year in the biggest celebration of carnival in the planet. The place is temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will take pictures in the outside area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portao 3 Portao 3 – Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20271-130 Brazil
Football – or soccer, if you prefer – is part of the Brazilian life. We love to watch the games and share experiences with complete strangers that get together for one purpose: support their team on the field. The Maracanã Stadium is considered our temple and a sacred place for those who enjoy a great game. The place is temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will take pictures in the outside area.
Stop At: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Avenida Republica do Chile 245, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20031-170 Brazil
The modern archtecture is very different from the traditional cathedrals we see out there. Enjoy the beautiful stained glasses and try to guess the biblical passages they got their inspiration from.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Escadaria Selaron, Rua Joaquim Silva S/N, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-110 Brazil
Located in Downtown, the Selarón Steps are famous for its bright and colourfull tiles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia Vermelha, Praia Vermelha, Ilha Grande, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
Located between the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Urca Mountain, the Praia Vermelha is a charming place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil
Tickets not included – 114 BRL per person.
Enjoy the cable car ride in the Sugarloaf Mountain ascending to its highest point. The cable car ride is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain and then from Urca Mountain to the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain. Marvel at the sight of the long shore of Rio and the beautiful hills covered with the Atlantic Forest.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
After a busy day, relax and enjoy the ride back to Búzio. Transfer time: approx. 3 hours.
Duration: 3 hours
