Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Tour: Explore the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Explore the diverse plant life, spot wildlife, and learn about the garden’s history on this guided tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Botanical Garden - Founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. The 140-hectare park lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, far below the right arm of the statue of Christ the Redeemer and contains more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants and…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Botanical Garden Ticket
Additional Information

Embark on a serene journey in the globally renowned Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, also known as Jardim Botânico. Explore this expansive UNESCO biosphere reserve with a guide, take a leisurely walk down the Avenue of the Royal Palms, and see exotic trees and vegetations from various parts of the world, including enormous Amazonian water lilies….

Location
Botanical Garden
Rua Jardim Botanico 1008, Jardim Botânico
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aj2281
Sep 10, 2024
Amazing garden in the middle of the city - Our guide George was charming, funny and very knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna around us. We thoroughly enjoyed the day out and it would not have been the same if we have gone alone without our guide George.
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51gretchenb
Mar 9, 2024
Highly recommend - Great way to spend an afternoon. Took my mom and daughter and we loved the orchids and the trees and got to see toucans and marmosets
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Basque64
Jan 24, 2024
Gorgeous.... - Very beautiful place in the center of Rio where you can walk for at least 3 hours to discover a large number of plants and trees, very natural layout sometimes basic, a nice quiet stroll a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the city, full price entry 70 reals.
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Ajit_n
Sep 11, 2023
Phenomenal tour to the world’s beautiful botanical garden - Excellent tour of the beautiful botanical garden ! Erica was an awesome guide she narrated the history and other information in great detail. Highly recommended this tour when visiting Rio.
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Stacey_a
Aug 20, 2023
Beautiful trees - Had a private tour with Luis. He was knowledgeable about all aspects of the garden. I have never seen trees that were so tall! Great place to visit.
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923lss
Feb 6, 2023
Nature excursion in the city - I spent a grest Sunday afternoon at the botanical garden. Enjoyed the serene waterfall. There is also a place near the restaurant on Tom Jobim. Just take the Uber and bring cash for entrance tickets purchase. An oasis in the middle of the city.
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Pino0703
Nov 28, 2023
Relaxing visit - The botanical garden is inside a large park with very tall palm trees and some gigantic trees. The orchid and cactus garden are also beautiful.
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Zuago
Oct 26, 2023
Just enough experience - A small green lung in the city. I didn't find a queue to enter. There are no indications to follow a path, everything is delegated to improvisation. Better to take a guide. The route can be done on foot, or with a golf car with driver, or, but I discovered this in the end, by renting a bicycle inside. The park is worth seeing for the many plants present. You can see monkeys, toucan
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Navigator06556617474
Jun 25, 2023
Rethink it - Guide knew nothing about the plants in the garden— nothing. He was not informed AT ALL & took time to spout conspiracy theories about vaccines being sugar and water.
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Martin_f
Feb 26, 2023
Could Have Been Much Better - Our guide was great, but the organization of the trip was terrible. Our guide doesn't own a car, so the tour company was supposed to send one, but couldn't get an Uber to come since it was a Carnival day. We wound up sitting in the hotel lobby for 45 minutes until one of the hotel employees drove us and the guide to the gardens. Luckily we were able to get an Uber quickly for the return to the hotel. The activity price doesn't include tickets, so that wasn't great either since the venue doesn't take credit cards or foreign currency.
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From $34
up to 13 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).