Ipanema Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesNorwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch, Turkish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Ipanema and Copacabana are two of the world's most famous beaches — and behind the waterfront, there's a whole city worth getting to know.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Rio de Janeiro on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Walk the iconic Praia de Ipanema, the beach that inspired a bossa nova classic and became one of Brazil's defining images
• Discover the rocky peninsula of Arpoador, where the two beaches meet and the surf breaks hard against the stone
• Continue to Praia de Copacabana, one of the longest and most famous stretches of urban beach in the world

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.

The Girl from Ipanema walked this way — now it's your turn.

What's included

Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

What to expect

Starting at Rua Joana Angélica in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you'll open the Explorial app, enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message, and set off along one of the world's most famous coastlines. No guide, no fixed start time.

The first stretch takes you to Praia de Ipanema, the beach made internationally famous by the 1962 bossa nova song. The riddles go beyond the postcard to the neighbourhood's bohemian history and the cultural life that has made Ipanema one of Rio's most beloved districts.

From Ipanema, the route leads to Arpoador, the rocky headland where the two beaches meet and surfers brave the waves below a natural stone platform. The clues explore the geology and culture of this unique stretch of coastline.

The tour continues to Praia de Copacabana, the crescent-shaped beach that has been the backdrop to some of Brazil's biggest moments in sport, music, and history. The riddles dig into the stories behind its iconic mosaic boardwalk.

Plan for around 2 hours to enjoy the full route. Rio's beachside neighbourhoods reward close attention — and this tour makes sure you give it.

Ipanema Beach
Praia do Arpoador
Copacabana Beach

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

End point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

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