Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden: A Guided Exploration of Urban Wildlife and Native Flora

Embark on a guided exploration of Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden, immersing yourself in the urban wildlife and native flora of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the diverse species of animals and plants, while enjoying breathtaking views of iconic landmarks.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Situated in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, this park was established in 1861 by decree of Emperor D. Pedro II to reforest an area previously devastated by sugarcane and coffee plantations.
  • Vista Chinesa - Enjoy a stunning view of Rio de Janeiro’s southern side from the Vista Chinesa.
  • Cascatinha Taunay - Visit…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Free entrance to Tijuca National Park
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Tijuca National Park, one of the world’s biggest urban forests. Connect with a tour guide at your hotel’s lobby before setting out to explore the Tijuca Forest. This lush green area is the habitat of many small creatures like squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos, alongside a myriad of butterflies, birds, and…

Location
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Estrada da Cascatinha 850, Alto da Boa Vista
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Antonio
Feb 27, 2026
Visit to the Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro Friday, February 27, 2026 - In this excursion I met an Extraordinary Guide miticulous careful in explaining the smallest details with an indescribable fluency in Italian Portuguese French and English she and Monica Francesca Bertazzolo I do not know how she managed not to get confused or stumble in languages and was immense, Thank you Monica for the half day spent together certainly I will remember this day for what you showed me and how you explained it to me. Unfortunately in the Forest it was not possible to access due to heavy rain but Monica spared no effort in illustrating other places along the way. For those who really want a Top Tour Guide go to Monica you will not regret it. Tony from Turin Italy
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357chrystelb
Feb 17, 2026
Excellent visit - Nice guided tour with Monica, we learned a lot, and not just about plants. Thanks, Monica!
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Lorella26maggio
Nov 29, 2025
Natureza - After traffic is chaos for excursions to Christ and Sugarloaf this experience was a real relief. An immersion in fantastic nature that I suggest to everyone. Monica is very prepared, nice and speaks perfect Italian.
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289davidsantiagob
Nov 25, 2025
Meeting another face of Rio - Incredible experience knowing a different part of Rio. Very close guide with a lot of knowledge and integration with tourists. Must-see places and a unique tour
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Martynabh3280pv
Nov 25, 2025
Thank you ! - The tour was great, with lots of useful information! The guide, Monica, is a wonderful person who speaks three languages! Thank you and greetings from Poland!
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Olivier_c
Nov 2, 2025
Good experience - Very nice walk, nature in the middle of the city. Special mention for the forest waterfall. To Milene very friendly and attentive.
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Alex_h
Jul 2, 2025
Marcos was fantastic - There are so many things to see in the national forest. Let your guide do his/her job. If you are lucky enough to get Marcos, you are in for a treat.
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X9736pgalfonsov
May 5, 2025
Nice day , excellent guide Monica and beautiful places - Thank you Monica for making my visit to the park and gardens an unforgettable experience, her kindness and knowledge in flora, fauna and culture made me move to past eras and see the future with optimism , highly recommended both activities, thank you very much!!
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Stefanie_d
Apr 14, 2025
Wonderful guided tour through the forest and botanical garden. I highly suggest this tour and especially our guide. - Our guide was so friendly and shared great details about the forest and history of the botanical gardens. We loved her. She even suggested the best restaurant we ate at on our while trip!
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Amit_m
Mar 12, 2025
Bait and switch tour, completely disengaged and useless tour guide - The tour was switched from Tijuca and Botanical Gardens to Parque Lage and Botanical Gardens and even the timing changed from afternoon to morning - both changes made after I made the reservation. The guide was completely useless, he just kept looking at his cellphone all the time with no intention to interact with us. His only interest was to sell us helicopter tour tickets. We eventually got a separate guide at the Botanical Gardens so we learnt something of interest. This also added to our cost of the tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).