Rio Private Full-Day Custom Highlights Tour: Only the Best Sights

5.0 (21 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, on this fully customizable tour. Choose the attractions you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city’s famous beaches. Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city from your local guide while you explore. Round trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle is included.

- Tour Rio de Janeiro your way, with a private car and driver, during this fully customizable tour

- Choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to visit, such as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Selaron Steps, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city's famous beaches

- Learn about the food, language, culture and history of the city and its inhabitants from your informative local guide while you explore

- Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with a private tour

Options

AIRPORT PICKUP (GIG OR SDU)

FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please provide your airline and flight number, drop-off address, and contact phone number.
Pickup included

PICKUP AT THE PORT (PIER MAUÁ)

Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

PICKUP AT RIO DE JANEIRO HOTEL

Pickup included

What's included

  • Licensed bilingual guide.
  • Pickup and drop-off at any address within the city of Rio de Janeiro
  • Private Transportation in fully equipped vehicles.
  • Admission tickets and entrance fees
  • Tips (optional)
  • Refeições e bebidas.
  • Entrada – Santuário Cristo Redentor
  • Entrada – Museu do Amanhã
  • Entrada – Bondinho Pão de Açúcar

What to expect

  1. Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
    Pass by
    Your guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the base of Corcovado Mountain, passing by Rio's beaches and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon along the way.
  2. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Travel by van to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands, passing through the lush Tijuca Forest along the way.
    The total time includes transportation from the Visitor Center to the statue, time at the summit of Corcovado Mountain, and the return journey.
  3. Santa Teresa
    30m
    Next, we will head towards the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming Santa Teresa neighborhood also boasts several trendy bars and restaurants offering a variety of snacks and dishes, not to mention the stunning views. Don't miss it!
  4. Arcos da Lapa
    Pass by
    Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, you should! It's very easy to know you've arrived in Lapa. There's a famous monument that's the official image of Lapa and a postcard of Rio: the aqueduct with its large white arches.
  5. Escadaria Selaron
    15m
    Discover the famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most colorful and photographed attractions. Decorated by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón with thousands of tiles from around the world, the staircase has become a true symbol of the city and a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos.
  6. Centro
    20m
    Walk through downtown Rio, passing some of the coolest tourist spots, taking in sights and culture until you reach Praça Mauá. The walk passes historical attractions, many bars and restaurants, arriving at Praça Mauá where all tribes and peoples gather.
  7. Museu do Amanha
    Pass by
    Admire the beautiful, state-of-the-art museum structure designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
  8. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
    15m
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the city center. Its unique architecture attracts the attention of all who pass by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious points of the marvelous city!
  9. Boulevard Olimpico
    10m
    See a different side of Rio in its emerging Porto Maravilha area, a symbol of Rio renewed after the Olympics.
  10. Painel Etnias
    10m
    Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra, listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
  11. Maracana Stadium
    5m
    The most important temple of Brazilian football. The setting for important classics and events in Brazilian football, such as the final matches of the 1950 and 2014 World Cups and the final of the 2014 Olympics.
  12. Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai
    Pass by
    The Sambódromo is the stadium for Rio's Carnival, where the parades take place for three nights a year. It's a concrete structure built especially for Carnival. It's an avenue with grandstands on both sides divided into sectors.
  13. Ipanema Beach
    Pass by
    The beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema". A beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.
  14. Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
    Pass by
    Beautiful building and preserved architecture. It is one of the most important Brazilian theaters.
  15. Copacabana Beach
    Pass by
    The beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "The Girl from Ipanema". A beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.
  16. Sugarloaf Mountain
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Two-stage cable car ride: the first to Urca Hill, followed by the second to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.
    The total time includes both cable car rides, as well as time at Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

PICKUP INFORMATION: Please specify your preferred pickup location when booking. Since this is a private tour, you can choose the pickup point that best suits your needs, as long as it is within Rio de Janeiro city limits.

RETURN INFORMATION: Please specify your preferred drop-off location when booking. Since this is a private tour, you can choose the drop-off point that best suits your needs, as long as it is within Rio de Janeiro city limits.

HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: When your guide arrives at your hotel, they will ask the front desk to call your room if you are not in the lobby.

AIRPORT OR PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: When you arrive at the airport or port, a member of our team will be waiting in the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. They will escort you to your private transfer vehicle.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • As entradas são opcionais

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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