Historic Rio & Beaches Electric Bike Tour

Highlights

• Experience one of the only e-bike tours in Rio de Janeiro
• See the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer from an alternative view
• Admire amazing street art, colonial architecture and landscapes in just 1 day
• Includes photos and videos captured with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
• Stop for coconut water with views of Sugarloaf Mountain

Description

Discover Rio de Janeiro in an authentic, fun, and effortless way on a guided electric bike tour through some of the city’s most iconic locations.

Ranked among Rio’s top experiences in the Travellers’ Choice 2025, this is also one of the only electric bike tours in the city, offering a smoother, more dynamic, and immersive experience.

This small-group tour combines famous beaches, history, architecture, cinematic landscapes, and authentic local life in a relaxed and engaging ride filled with stops for photos, videos, and fascinating stories about Rio.

The tour starts at 9:10 AM in Copacabana and takes you through very different sides of the city, from Rio’s famous coastline to historic and cultural areas downtown.

Route

Along the route, you’ll visit:

• Copacabana and Forte de Copacabana
• The iconic Copacabana Palace
• Botafogo Beach with views of Sugarloaf Mountain
• Flamengo Park, one of the world’s largest waterfront urban parks
• Marina da Glória
• Monument to the Brazilian soldiers of World War II
• Museum of Modern Art (MAM)
• Santos Dumont Airport
• Cinelândia and its Belle Époque-inspired architecture
• The Municipal Theater and National Library
• The famous Lapa Arches
• Selarón Steps
• Flamengo Beach
• The local streets of Botafogo and Arnaldo Quintela Street
• São João Batista Cemetery, known as the “cemetery of Brazilian celebrities”

Stories & Culture

During the ride, your guide shares interesting stories and local curiosities about Rio de Janeiro, including:

• the origin of the city’s name
• modernist architecture
• carioca culture
• Brazil’s participation in World War II
• the story of Santos Dumont
• curiosities about Sugarloaf Mountain and other iconic landmarks

One of the most special moments of the tour is a coconut water stop at Flamengo Beach, with beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Guests also receive photos and videos captured with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, creating spontaneous, immersive, and cinematic memories of the experience.

Photography

Photography with @georgiasouzafotografia
You can hire photographer Georgia Souza to professionally capture your Rio experience during the tour.

10 edited photos package: R$170
You can also purchase individual or edited videos, as well as additional photos.

⚠️ Important: If you would like to book the photography experience, please let me know before making your reservation, so I can check the photographer’s availability and schedule her for your tour date.

The electric bikes make the ride smooth and comfortable, allowing you to explore more of Rio effortlessly while fully enjoying the experience.

Includes

• Electric bike
• Local guide
• Helmet
• Photos and videos captured with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
• Coconut water stop
• Small-group experience

Important Information

• **Safety & Responsibility – DiCria Rio Tours**
• Participants must know how to ride a bicycle. E-bikes have a throttle and pedal-assist mode. If a participant is not confident riding, they may join as a passenger with a companion or guide (subject to availability)
• In case of heavy rain or strong winds, the tour will be rescheduled or fully refunded
• Recommended minimum age: 15 years. Minimum height: 1.55 m (5'1')
• Children may join as passengers (rear seat/child seat) at no extra cost
• Maximum weight: 160 kg (353 lbs)
• Delay tolerance: 15 minutes. After that, the tour will start without the participant, with no refund
• Cancellations up to 24h before the tour are fully refunded. Less than 24h: non-refundable
• By booking, participants agree to the use of their image for promotional purposes and acknowledge the risks of urban cycling

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund