Combine a relaxed city drive with a 2.5-hour coastal boat cruise around Búzios. Visit João Fernandes, Azeda, Ferradura and Orla Bardot, enjoy a seaside lunch, and return to your hotel the same day.
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You step into the morning light as the van pulls away from your hotel and Búzios unfurls: granite headlands cut against a wide Atlantic horizon, fishing boats bobbing in sheltered coves, and the town’s palm-framed promenade waiting ahead.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to board a small boat and walk short sandy or boardwalk sections
Wildlife
History
Originally a fishing settlement, Búzios gained international fame after Brigitte Bardot's 1964 visit; Orla Bardot commemorates that cultural turning point.
Conservation
The area’s reefs and seagrass beds are sensitive—use reef-safe products, avoid standing on coral, and follow local guidance to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Tour in Buzios: Buzios City Tour, Lunch and Transfer today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use mineral-based sunscreen to protect coral and avoid reapplying while in the water; bring a small towel for quick dry-offs.
Wear grippy water shoes
Boarding and short shoreline walks can be slippery; closed-toe water shoes improve safety and comfort.
Carry small cash
Drinks and desserts are not included and some beach kiosks accept cash only for quick purchases.
Confirm pickup time
Pickup windows vary by hotel location—check messages the evening before and be ready at the appointed time.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and sensitive marine habitats while spending hours on deck and at swim stops.
summer
Light towel and quick-dry swimwear
For swims and drying off between boat and shore stops.
summer
Water shoes
Provide traction boarding boats and walking on rocky or uneven shorelines.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour—refill options are often available at lunch stops.