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Full-Day Private Tour: Personalized Itinerary Exploring Rio's Attractions
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Rio de Janeiro
Create your own personalized full-day private tour in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the city’s attractions, from beautiful viewpoints and rainforests to beaches and architecture.
Create your own personalized full-day private tour in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the city’s attractions, from beautiful viewpoints and rainforests to beaches and architecture.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Escadaria Selaron - Visit the world-renowned Selarón Steps in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Explore the historic Carioca Aqueduct, an 18th-century colonial engineering marvel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally built to transport fresh water from the Carioca River.
- Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas -…
- Escadaria Selaron - Visit the world-renowned Selarón Steps in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Explore the historic Carioca Aqueduct, an 18th-century colonial engineering marvel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally built to transport fresh water from the Carioca River.
- Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Santa Teresa’s Ruins Park, a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.
- Confeitaria Colombo - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Cafe Colombo, a century-old café known for its large built-in mirrors and classic pastries.
- Praça XV - Visit Praça XV, a public square in the Centro area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Paco Imperial - See the Paço Imperial, a historic 18th-century building in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that once served as the residence for colonial governors.
- Boulevard Olimpico - Explore Olympic Boulevard, a grand promenade created for the Olympics featuring murals, museums, and food trucks.
- Painel Etnias - Admire the Kobra Mural, a massive and impressive graffiti mural.
- Museu do Amanha - Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, a science museum designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, located at Pier Maua in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Pedra do Sal - The tour includes a visit to Largo Da Prainha and Pedra do Sal, a historic and religious site in the Saúde neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, originally a quilombo village.
- Cinelandia - Explore Cinelandia, a major public square in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its beautiful French-style buildings.
- Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, a library and cultural institution located on LuÃs de Camões Street in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Maracana - See Maracana Stadium, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, a famous football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro - Visit the Municipal Theatre, an opera house in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its eclectic design inspired by the Paris Opéra.
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaà - Visit the Sambadrome Marquês de SapucaÃ, a purpose-built parade area for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, rising 396 meters above the harbor and resembling the traditional shape of refined loaf sugar.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
- Mirante Dona Marta - Visit Dona Marta View Point, a cliffside lookout offering panoramic views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a lagoon in the Lagoa district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a canal.
- Copacabana Beach - Enjoy the iconic Copacabana Beach, a 2.5-mile stretch of sand with a bustling promenade, food kiosks, and hotels.
- Ipanema Beach - Visit Ipanema Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, soccer, and volleyball.
- Arpoador beach - Arpoador is a region in Rio de Janeiro, located between Ipanema and Copacabana, known for its scenic views.
- Mirante Do Leblon - At the end of Leblon Beach, visit a scenic mountaintop viewpoint.
- Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Penhasco Park View Point, a tranquil area with trails and viewpoints offering picturesque vistas.
- Jardim Botanico - The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, located in the Jardim Botânico district, showcases a diverse range of Brazilian and foreign flora across 54 hectares.
- Parque Lage - Parque Enrique Lage is a public park in Rio de Janeiro’s Jardim Botânico neighborhood, situated at the foot of Corcovado.
- Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Cascatinha Taunay - This 35-meter-high waterfall is located in the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro.
- Vista Chinesa - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit the Vista Chinesa, a belvedere in Rio de Janeiro offering views of the Jardim Botânico area and the Tijuca Forest.
- Pedra do Telegrafo - Visit Telegrafo Rock, known for its low-hanging rocky outcrop that creates the illusion of a dangerous cliff-edge drop.
- Morro Dois Irmaos - Hike the relatively easy trail to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos for panoramic views of Rio’s South area.
- Pedra Bonita - Hike Pedra Bonita mountain, known for its unique geological formation and panoramic vistas.
- Dona Marta - Explore Favela Santa Marta, a favela located in the Botafogo and Laranjeiras areas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Niteroi - Niterói is a city in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay.
- Niterói Contemporary Art Museum - Visit the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, a landmark in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
- Parque da Cidade - Visit City Park, a hilltop park offering iconic views of Guanabara Bay and surrounding hills, as well as a paragliding launch.
- Barra da Tijuca Beach - Enjoy Barra da Tijuca Beach, a wide stretch of sand with food kiosks and open sea views.
- Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha - Visit Prainha Beach, a secluded half-moon-shaped beach known for its excellent surfing conditions.
- Praia de Grumari - Visit Grumari Beach, located 15 minutes from Barra Da Tijuca, known for its beautiful scenery and lack of public transportation, making it accessible only by car.
What's Included
- Tour with personal guide service
- Private car for transportation
- Included parking fees
- Tour with personal guide service
- Private car for transportation
- Included parking fees
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
This tour offers the advantage of customizing the itinerary based on your personal interests. Tell me which sights you’d like to explore and we can plan accordingly. Alternatively, if you’d prefer, mention the types of spots you’re drawn to, and I can provide suitable recommendations. Rio is a stunning city, boasting an array of appealing sights,…
This tour offers the advantage of customizing the itinerary based on your personal interests. Tell me which sights you’d like to explore and we can plan accordingly. Alternatively, if you’d prefer, mention the types of spots you’re drawn to, and I can provide suitable recommendations. Rio is a stunning city, boasting an array of appealing sights, including striking view points, lush rain forests, hiking paths, pristine beaches, architectural marvels, historical sites (since it served as Brazil’s capital for nearly 200 years), vibrant street art, delectable cuisine (even integrating a food tour within the sightseeing journey), among many others. Consider some of these locations as potential additions to your bespoke tour, and accompany me on this incredible experience.
Location
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Joaquim Silva S/N
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Georgia_s
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing Cultural Experience - This tour was amazing! Danny was so helpful and friendly. We were able to get to everything we wanted to see. He knew all of the tips so we weren’t waiting in line at all of the busy attractions. He also was able to explain about all of the history and brought us to get a traditional Brazilian lunch.
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Mohammednb6165ab
Oct 7, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! A++ - Daniel was amazing! He showed us so many amazing parts of Rio. He was very friendly and knowledgeable! I was surprised how many things we were able to see. Using a private tour guide was the best decision ever! He has made me want to move to Brazil. We will definitely be back!
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Therese_j
Oct 5, 2024
Highly recommend - We had an incredible one-day private tour of Rio de Janeiro, and Daniel was our guide. He was absolutely fantastic! Daniel made sure to take us to all the spots that were important to us and provided such detailed explanations along the way. It truly made the experience special. I highly recommend this tour—it was a perfect day!
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Robert_n
Aug 19, 2024
Terrific guide for our touring - We booked an entire day with Daniel for our touring.
He was our guide and driver. He showed up at our hotel on time at 8 am. The first stop was at Christ the redeemer. It is better to start early so you miss the crowds. I was glad he suggested we start at 8 am and not 9am like I had planned. This place opens at 7:30 am my suggestion is that you be picked up at 7:30 am to be there by 8 am to avoid the lines. Daniel helped us navigate thru the crowds and it was super crowded at 8:30 am when we arrived
Lines to go up to the top was reasonable short but at the top it was crowded. Amazing experience
After that we went to Sugarloaf
Make sure you buy the fast pass so you don’t have to wait in line. Worth every penny
We went right up and passed all lines like we were royalty
After we saw Sugarloaf we were done sightseeing for the day. Just those two places took us about five hours. It Daniel had other items planned out if we wanted to continue
I would definitely recommend him as a guide. He is licensed and knowledgeable
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Harry_a
Aug 14, 2024
Great way to see the city - Made the best of rainy cold day. Excellent knowledge and highly recommended. Hand picked locations and a great day
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Michelle_w
Aug 7, 2024
Best day in Rio - Danny was an awesome Tour Guide, had knowledge on everything that we asked during our tour. Very flexible, friendly and helpful in many ways. Best way to visit Rio!
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C9710rofernandob
Jul 24, 2024
Great Guide to a Great City - I recommend hiring the services of Daniel Cabral for your private visit to Rio. He is a great Guide with extensive knowledge of the city and its surroundings, speaks excellent Spanish and organizes the visit according to your tastes and needs. You can also arrange transfers from the airport. He perfectly adapted our trip according to the weather, and, although we had no luck in time, we could enjoy a panorama practically clear from the Sugar Loaf and the Christ the Redeemer at the best time of the day. You always find yourself safe by their side, even when visiting the favela, for me, a must in Rio. Finally, we loved their gastronomic recommendations. My children still remember the meat we ate in the two restaurants we ate, especially the Novo Visual, at the end of the Rocinha favela, after a spectacular motorbike climb and enlivened with incredible live Brazilian music. A top of our trip through Brazil.
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Ttash51
Jul 16, 2024
Gus Guia, great guide - Daniel was prompt to return texts via WhatsApp . He listened to our list of sites that we would like to visit while in Rio for two days. He set up a schedule and recommended tours of one and a half days. Well planned out to see the sites without wearing us out.
He was not able to personally do the tour due to scheduling conflicts but provided us with his friend and local guide, Gus Guia. Gus is a terrific local guide who spoke English, as well as, spent some years living in the US. Good communications and prompt on time. Picked us up at our hotel at assigned time, drove us to locations, instructed us wear to go or wait, personally guided us thru most sites, and had good personal touch to tour. We were both happy for his knowledge, insight, humor, and recommendations.
I am sure Daniel would have provided excellent service too.
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Haley_s
Jul 16, 2024
Great - The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. We had a great time and enjoyed the day!
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Richardcorrea
Sep 21, 2024
Wonderful tour of Rio - Wonderful experience. Knowledgeable tour guide. Just make sure to ask for prices before tour guide purchases anything on your behalf. We were left with sticker shock on lunch. Otherwise he was an excellent host. Took us to all the sites.
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