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Tour & Activity Scams in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Rio de Janeiro — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Buenos Aires, Cusco, and Lima.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
10
Total in Rio de Janeiro
How it works
Touts near the Cosme Velho cog train station sell admission tickets at inflated prices, claiming the official website is sold out or that their tickets include a faster entry option.
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10 total warnings across all categories