What to explore in Rio de Janeiro
Santa Teresa
A hilltop of colonial mansions and trams.
Lapa
The arches and the heart of samba nightlife.
Copacabana
The mosaic promenade of the beach myth.
A taste of what you'll hear
“Beneath Christ the Redeemer, hear how a statue nearly didn’t get its arms — and what the design really means.”
Landmarks & stories near you
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Why Avsha, not another tour app
Works anywhere
Not a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops — Avsha generates a story for any spot in Rio de Janeiro, on arrival.
Written for you
Pick your interests, travel mode, pace and narrator. The foodie and the history buff hear different tours on the same block.
Never repeats
Come back tomorrow and hear something new. It's a personal radio station for Rio de Janeiro, not a single file everyone gets.
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Frequently asked questions about audio tours of Rio de Janeiro
Is there a self-guided audio tour of Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Avsha generates a personalized, self-guided audio tour of Rio de Janeiro on the fly — press play and it narrates a story about wherever you're standing, from Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach to a quiet corner of Santa Teresa. No fixed route, no guide, and it works on any street, not just the famous ones.
What's the best free audio tour app for Rio de Janeiro?
Avsha is free to start (3 stories, no signup) and built for Rio de Janeiro: it tailors each story to your interests, travel mode and language (60+ supported), and never repeats. Unlike a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops, it can tell the story of any spot in the city.
Can I use it offline while walking around Rio de Janeiro?
Yes — with Trip Packs you download stories over WiFi before you go and listen anywhere in Rio de Janeiro, even in airplane mode or with no signal.
Do I need to book a tour or follow a set path in Rio de Janeiro?
No. Avsha isn't a scheduled walking tour — just open it wherever you are in Rio de Janeiro and press play. Wander Santa Teresa, double back, or stand in front of the Christ the Redeemer and it adapts to you in real time.
How much does an audio tour of Rio de Janeiro cost?
It's free to try. After your first few stories you can top up with an affordable credit pack or go Pro for unlimited exploring — far less than a guided Rio de Janeiro walking tour, and yours to use anywhere in the world.
Nearby cities
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