Rio de Janeiro
1 monument · 1 peak · 1 waterfall · 1 trail
Rio de Janeiro has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by Christ the Redeemer, Pico da Tijuca and Cascatinha Taunay Waterfall. The list covers 1 monument, 1 peak and 1 waterfall. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 8 hours. The furthest two sit 14 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Rio de Janeiro
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · MonumentChrist the RedeemerA 30-metre Art Deco statue crowning Corcovado mountain, completed in 1931.
#23–4 hours · PeakPico da TijucaThe highest point within Tijuca Forest at 1,021 metres, offering 360-degree views of Rio, the surrounding mountains, and the coast.
#31–2 hours · WaterfallCascatinha Taunay WaterfallA 30-metre cascade tucked within the forest, fed by natural springs.
1–2 hours · TrailVista Chinesa TrailA popular hiking route through the forest connecting to the Chinesa Viewpoint.
Planning your time
Pico da Tijuca is the one to build a half-day around — allow 3–4 hours. Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and local life. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Rio de Janeiro?
4. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Rio de Janeiro?
Christ the Redeemer, Pico da Tijuca and Cascatinha Taunay Waterfall. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Rio de Janeiro?
About 8 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Rio de Janeiro?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Rio de Janeiro with a guide in your ear
All 4 guides for Rio de Janeiro, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.