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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Urca is Rio's quietest neighbourhood and its most surprising — tucked between Sugarloaf Mountain and the bay, with history on every corner.
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.
• Stroll along the Mureta da Urca, the beloved low seafront wall where cariocas gather to watch the sun set behind Sugarloaf
• Visit the Museu de Ciências da Terra, a fascinating geological museum with one of Brazil's finest mineral collections
• Walk to Praia Vermelha, the sheltered red-sand beach at the foot of Sugarloaf with one of the most dramatic natural backdrops in the city
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
Rio has bigger neighbourhoods and louder ones — but none quite as perfect for a walk as Urca.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
Your first stop is the Mureta da Urca, the low seawall that has been a gathering spot for Rio locals for generations. With Sugarloaf rising directly behind you and the bay stretching ahead, the riddles pair Rio's best views with the stories of the neighbourhood beneath the mountain.
The route then leads to the Museu de Ciências da Terra, housed inside a striking early 20th-century building in the heart of Urca. Its collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils tells the geological story of Brazil.
The hunt finishes at Praia Vermelha, the small sheltered beach at the very foot of Sugarloaf. Named for its distinctive reddish sand, it's one of the few truly peaceful beaches in Rio de Janeiro.
Allow around 2 hours for the full route. Urca is a neighbourhood that Rio keeps to itself — and this tour is your way in.
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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