Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

What to expect in Rio de Janeiro

The things-to-do catalogue in Rio de Janeiro is led by Tours, then Cable cars, Events & shows, Cultural experiences and Museums, so you’ll find a mix of guided outings, scenic lifts and cultural tickets to cover sightseeing and local flavour. That spread makes the city easy to use whether you want a guided day trip or a simple museum visit. Demand peaks in June and is quietest in July, which means popular experiences are busiest in June and noticeably less crowded in July. Expect similar availability across the different types outside the busiest month.

How to choose what to book here

A main choice is whether you want a full guided outing or a single-ticket experience — decide between a multi-stop tour or a single attraction visit. Tours offer the widest range for budgets, from around PHP 5,352 entry-level to about PHP 6,720 at the upper end, while Museums are narrowly priced at about PHP 2,141, so shopping around gains little there. For filling gaps in an itinerary, Museums are the most affordable way in; mid-range categories such as Cable cars and Cultural experiences vary in what they offer, so if inclusions matter look for the option that matches the experience you want.

When travellers from the Philippines book

Most travellers book activities at the last minute, typically around 3 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 21 days out. Plan booking cushions for June, when demand peaks, if you want extra reassurance for popular options.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how the city’s top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.