Events in Rio de Janeiro in May 2026

Discover the authentic Rio de Janeiro on a non-intrusive and respectful walking tour of a favela. Learn about the lives of the people and how to help break the cycle of violence through education.

Enjoy a city tour of Rio de Janeiro; admire Christ the Redeemer, and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Explore the city by visiting the Maracanã Stadium, Selarón Steps, and more.

Explore Santa Marta in an authentic way. Have drinks at the host’s house, connect with the locals, discover the handicrafts, and learn about the projects we support to make an impact in the favela.

Enjoy a walking tour at the Rocinha Favela in Rio, the largest favela of Brazil, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour with a favela resident, meet the locals, experience their lives away from stereotypes.

Secure your Corcovado Official Train Ticket early for a close-up look at Christ the Redeemer, a Modern World Wonder. Journey through lush urban forest and savor Rio de Janeiro's breathtaking vistas.

Sail around Rio and enjoy some of the most spectacular sights in the world from a unique point of view. Delight in included drinks and snacks as you watch a beautiful sunset over the city.

Book this convenient shared transfer from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro. Take a 20-minute boat ride from Abraão to Marina Porto Real, then board a van at the pier and get driven to your place in Rio.

Take part in a unique hang gliding experience in Rio de Janeiro and fly through the tropical air. Benefit from the services of safe and experienced instructors aboard the hang gliders and glide between the mountains and Atlantic Ocean.

Take the worry out of getting to Paraty from Rio de Janeiro's Galeão or Santos Dumont airports, or from hotels in Rio's South Zone, with a convenient shared transfer to your hotel in Paraty.

Live a local nightlife experience at the Rio Scenarium, one of Rio de Janeiro's most traditional bars, located in the bohemian region of Lapa. Enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with selected drinks while listening to the beats of Brazilian live music.