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
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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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Francois
Feb 3, 2026
Hotels in mitten von Rio - The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a real feeling. The diversity of trees and plants is simply unique. It is possible to sit for hours on the benches, in the shade of the trees, just watching and enjoying the environment. From the pau-brasil, the tree that gave the country its name, through medicinal plants, trees of all kinds, orchid cultivation, carnivorous plants, herbs and even the breeding of bees without straw, there is much more to discover. We will definitely be back.
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Steve_d
Feb 2, 2026
Lovely Park - We had an excellent tour of the garden with ChiChi who showed us lots of intresting things and explained the history of the park. We spent about 2 hours here and is seemed to go so fast! The orchid house is amazing
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Anton_r
Aug 17, 2025
Awesome park to visit... - Awesome park to visit while visiting the area. Guide was very informative! Seen a bunch of wild monkeys close by. Highly recommended!
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Annmarie_f
Aug 5, 2025
Excellent private tour.... - Excellent private tour. Our guide was very well informed and passed the information on to us. She was an absolute delight who was as enthusiastic about plants and flowers as me.
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Izabella_a
Jul 15, 2025
We had the best time... - We had the best time touring the Botanical Garden. Our tour Lucia was phenomenal!!! She was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend her and Gray Line.
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Darrell_g
Mar 20, 2025
Wonderful - Beautiful garden. Our tour guide (Lucia) was very knowledgeable and was able to provide so much more to our experience with her passion for the garden. Ask for her!
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Govbilly
Feb 27, 2025
Go and See Some Beautiful Gardens in Rio! - I was alone on this guided tour through the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. My guide was “Milene” who spoke perfect English. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with explaining the history of the gardens and the various wonderful trees and plants inside the gardens. We walked at a leasurely pace so I could enjoy the beauty of the gardens. Milene helped me by taking many photos of me standing in front (or inside) many of the lovely plants and structures. Do you want to get away from the fast pace of central Rio? Yes, then go do this peaceful and beautiful tour of the incredibly diverse plants in the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens!!
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Estrella_m
Aug 8, 2025
Nice place, guide didn't speak Spanish - The guide didn't really speak Spanish and although it put a lot of interest it was very difficult to understand it and it's a shame because the place is wonderful and beautiful. The transfer was by Uber so in the end we could have done it for free since we have no advantage when doing it as an organized visit
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Jill_b
Feb 19, 2026
Unreliable provider of this trip. - I cannot leave a review as this tour did not happen. After receiving a confirmation of the trip 48 hours before I waited for 40 mins outside my hotel. When nobody arrived I contacted the company running the trip and they told me that no-one else had booked so it wasn't running with absolutely no apology. No message to tell me though even though they had my money. I hope that I get a refund. I suggest Viator don't use this company.
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Ricardofg209yi
Nov 1, 2025
Extremely overrated - The experience was very bad, the guide very slow, with very little information, spoke regular Spanish and you could tell that he wanted the tour to end. The duration said 3 hours 30 and lasted 2 hours. I think it's too expensive for what they offer because apart you have to pay admission to the botanical park. I paid $196 for 4 and I wouldn't have paid more than 30. Really disappointed. PS: The place is wonderful, the Service extremely overrated
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).