4 Garden Tours in Rio De Janeiro Worth the Trip

1.Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $51Our pick

Review of Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest tour, with practical advice on views, guides, transport, weekend limits, and value.

“What a fantastic day! Our guide Vincent (Thomas!) was so knowledgeable and friendly. He shared so much information about Brazil, its history and culture. It really made the tour feel extra special. The botanical garden was the highlight for me - such a beautiful place. Highly recommended tour!”

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2.Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest tour pairs tropical plants, waterfalls, city views, and hotel pickup in a practical half-day outing.

“The guide (Newman?) was very knowledgeable. The pace set was good. We saw lots of the gardens, even though the place is large. Lots of interesting plants/trees as well as flowers. The place was beautiful.”

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3.Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Review of Rio’s Botanical Garden tour: palms, orchids, history, hotel transfers, guide quality, price, and practical booking advice.

“There were only 3 of us on this tour, so we got a lot of personalized attention. A hot day made for a nice, leisurely walk among some beautiful scenery. Also a nice escape from city traffic!”

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4.Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park & Botanic Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Explore Rio’s Tijuca Forest and Botanic Garden with hotel transfers, scenic viewpoints, wildlife, waterfalls, and practical value advice.

“Guide super gentil, visite sous la pluie donc un peu compliqué d’apprécier tout à sa juste valeur. Nous n’avons pas compris pourquoi l’entrée du jardin botanique n’est pas incluse dans l’activité mais à payer sur place. Peut-être l’inclure dans la réservation et la payer en amont”

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