Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rio de Janeiro

Rio Samba Bus: Rio de Janeiro Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Rio Samba Bus: Rio de Janeiro Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2025-12-13T09:15:00
End: 2025-12-13T17:15:00
Location: Rio de Janeiro

Tourists enjoying a ride on a Rio de Janeiro hop-on hop-off bus.

Open-top bus tour in Rio de Janeiro with view of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Rio de Janeiro hop-on hop-off bus with tourists at Sambadrome.

Rio de Janeiro hop-on hop-off bus near Ferris wheel.

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Set off on an immersive journey through Rio's culture, history, and music with a 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass.

Visit up to 29 top attractions in the city across one route at your own flexible pace as buses arrive every 45 minutes.

Hop on board, soak up stunning views & the hypnotic rhythms of Rio while a trilingual audio guide keeps you company for the ride.

Spot the iconic peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, hop up the colorful Selarón Steps, and explore the South Zone's gastronomic wonders.

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Copacabana/Centro City Hop-on Hop-off Musical Panoramic Tour Route

Onboard bar (drinks at your expense)

Audio guide in English, Portuguese, and Spanish

Free Wi-Fi

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

FREQUENCY45 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREShopping Cassino Atlântico at 9:15 AM
LAST DEPARTUREShopping Cassino Atlântico at 5:15 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Shopping Cassino Atlântico
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1 attraction
Museu Histórico do Exército
4 minutes walk
2. Post 5 - Copacabana Beach
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1 attraction
Copacabana Boardwalk
5 minutes walk
3. Post 4 - Copacabana Beach
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1 attraction
Rua Figueiredo Magalhães Market
4 minutes walk
4. Post 3 - Copacabana Beach
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1 attraction
Avenida Atlântica
4 minutes walk
5. Post 2 - Copacabana Beach
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1 attraction
Rio de Janeiro Military Club
17 minutes walk
6. Hilton Hotel
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1 attraction
Parque Estadual da Chacrinha
6 minutes walk
7. Shopping Rio Sul - Botafogo Museum
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1 attraction
Botafogo Praia Shopping
6 minutes walk
8. Sugarloaf Cable Car
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1 attraction
Praia Vermelha
3 hours 14 minutes walk
9. Marina Da Glória
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1 attraction
Museum of Modern Art (MAM)
3 minutes walk
10. Hotel B&B
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1 attraction
Catete Palace
10 minutes walk
11. Municipal Theatre / Santa Tereza Tram / National Library
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1 attraction
Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)
12. Hotels On Senator Dantas Street
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1 attraction
Rua do Ouvidor
8 minutes walk
13. Selarón Staircase
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1 attraction
Circo Voador
6 minutes walk
14. Arcos Da Lapa
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1 attraction
Sala Cecília Meireles
4 minutes walk
15. Metropolitan Cathedral Of Rio De Janeiro
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1 attraction
Praça XV & Old Cathedral
6 minutes walk
16. Imperial Palace
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1 attraction
Passeio Público
13 minutes walk
17. Candelária Church / Ccbb / Museum Of Tomorrow / Art Museum / Navy Cultural Space
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1 attraction
Museu do Amanhã
7 minutes walk
18. Aquarium / Port Of Rio / Olympic Boulevard
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1 attraction
Porto Maravilha
7 minutes walk
19. Yup Star Rio (Ferris Wheel) / Samba City
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1 attraction
Cidade do Samba
8 minutes walk
20. Sambódromo
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1 attraction
Sapucaí Museum & Exhibits
1 minute walk
21. Corcovado Train Station To Christ The Redeemer
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1 attraction
Christ the Redeemer
16 minutes walk
22. Boticário Square / Roberto Marinho House Institute
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1 attraction
Instituto Moreira Salles
5 hours 52 minutes walk
23. Parque Lage
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1 attraction
Escola de Artes Visuais
4 minutes walk
24. Botanical Garden / Lagoa Helipad / Patins Park
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1 attraction
Parque dos Patins
2 minutes walk
25. Flamengo Museum / Leblon Shopping
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Shopping Leblon
3 minutes walk
26. Gastronomic Center of Garcia Dávila
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1 attraction
Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz
3 minutes walk
27. Post 9 - Ipanema Beach
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1 attraction
Farme de Amoedo Street
6 minutes walk
28. Post 8 - Ipanema Beach
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Parque Garota de Ipanema
5 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Zoe
May 2024
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Tried the Rio Samba Bus with my sister—what a BLAST! We picked it because the samba music sounded fun, but honestly the whole setup is genius. Loved hopping off at Lapa for a pastel (btw, DO try the cheese one), then back on for Copacabana. Only thing: bring sunscreen if you sit up top, my nose got RED. Staff were super chill, didn’t mind us asking a million questions about the route. Audioguide played some old-school samba I hadn’t heard before, which made the ride feel kinda magical. Would do again for sure, maybe with more friends next time.
Hanna
May 2024
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Took my parents on the Rio Samba Bus and honestly, it was a BLAST! Dad kept humming along with the tunes, lol. Weather was suuuper sunny, so sitting on the top deck felt like a mini beach day (bring sunscreen, trust me). Loved hopping off at Lapa for street snacks. Staff was chill and pointed out a few hidden gems. Highly recommend for families who want to see a lot without the stress of taxis. Would do again!
Andre
May 2024
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went solo on a cloudy Tuesday (less crowds, yay). Bus was comfy, didn’t get too hot inside. Liked that you can hop off at the Botanical Garden, which was way greener than I thought. Sound system inside is LOUD, in a good way—could actually hear the samba even over traffic. Only minus: waited about 25 min for the next bus at Sugarloaf stop, but there’s a snack stand so not a huge deal. Worth it if ur short on time in Rio.
Murat
May 2024
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went solo on a whim. The bus was comfy, AC worked well. Audioguide in English sounded a bit robotic but had fun facts. Bit crowded at Copacabana stop and I missed my first bus back because it was full, but no big deal. Loved the music playlist, especially the samba classics. Wish there were more night tours though.
Yara
May 2024
Verified Partner Review
3/5
Honestly, the tour was okay. Did it with my parents. Bus was late at the first stop (about 20 min), which was annoying. But the guide was super apologetic. Liked the music, and the info was good, but didn’t LOVE how rushed we felt between stops. If you don’t mind moving quick, u might like it more.

Additional Information

Please note that the onboard bar does not offer free drinks. You will have to pay for them out of pocket.

The Hop-on Hop-off tour does not operate on Tuesdays.

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