Private Rio de Janeiro Tour: 4-Hour City Sum-up with Optional Airport & Port Pick-up

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro on a 4-hour private city tour. Visit iconic attractions like Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer Statue, and more. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Your private guide will meet you at your hotel, and you’ll drive to the base of Corcovado Mountain, passing by Rio’s beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - In the Cosme Velho district, you’ll board a unique Swiss cogwheel train that ascends the mountain. To reach the summit, you’ll climb a flight of stairs to the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view from here, with the Tijuca National Forest below and mountains encircling the horizon at the back of Guanabara Bay, is breathtaking. After some time for photos and exploration, you’ll descend.

  • Escadaria Selaron - The famous Selaron steps, adorned with colorful tiles, stretch from Santa Teresa to Lapa. Known for its lively bohemian atmosphere, Lapa is the city’s most vibrant area, both day and night.

  • Carioca Aqueduct - Have you heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, you should! It’s easy to recognize Lapa by its iconic monument, the large white arches of the aqueduct, a postcard image of Rio.

  • Boulevard Olimpico - Discover a different side of Rio in the emerging Porto Maravilha area, a symbol of the city’s renewal post-Olympics.

  • Museu do Amanha - Marvel at the stunning, futuristic museum designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

  • Painel Etnias - This mural by Eduardo Kobra is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest graffiti.

  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai - The Sambodrome is the heart of the Rio Carnival, hosting parades over three nights each year. This concrete structure, built specifically for the Carnival, features an avenue flanked by bleachers divided into sectors.

  • Copacabana Beach - Drive by Copacabana Beach, a source of inspiration for songs and poetry, and one of Brazil’s most famous landmarks. Copacabana is also the site of one of the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations and is rich in history, culture, and nightlife.

What's Included
  • All taxes, VAT, and handling charges included.
  • Complimentary parking fees during stops.
  • Greet & Meet services at airport/port.
  • Pick-up and drop-off services for hotels, airports, or ports within Rio de Janeiro City.
  • Travel in a fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Guidance from a professional and licensed private tour guide.
  • Dedicated private driver for groups of 5 or more.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities. (optional)
Additional Information

Maximize your time in Rio during a 4-hour private city tour, perfect for those with limited time but still want a brief overview of the city.

Explore the city’s most notable landmarks in the company of a bilingual local guide.

Spend an enjoyable day visiting key sites such as the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (exterior), the Selarón Steps, and the historic city center. In addition, tour Corcovado mountain, home to the Christ the Redeemer Statue, among other attractions. Also, traverse the bohemian locality of Santa Teresa, famous for its local boutique stores and art galleries.

Drive by the Maracanã stadium, considered significant globally. Visit the Sambadrome, the samba venue where the renowned Rio Carnival procession takes place.

Afterward, venture to the heart of Rio to immerse in local culture, passing by the Lapa Arches, the Museum of Tomorrow, and Mauá Square.

At the tour’s conclusion, you are returned to your hotel.

Location
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Avenida Epitacio Pessoa,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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110wendis
Mar 19, 2024
Great afternoon - Thank you Sergio for a lovely afternoon. You gave us so much information about Rio. Ẁe really enjoyed your company. It was a great start to our cruise.
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66howardl
Jan 26, 2024
A great private time with two wonderful people!! - What an amazing time we had with Camila in Rio! Our flight was late and luggage took forever, but there she was waiting with a sign and a huge smile. We thought she would drive us around, but to our delight she introduced us to Junior, our personal driver. We had 2 great people serving just the 2 of us as if we were long lost family - sharing their stories and showing us the beauty and wonder of their home city, Rio de Janiero. When clouds prevented some planned views, they had quick alternatives lined up so we wouldn’t miss a thing. We even got to try the ‘best’ cheese bread in Rio from a small stall in Santa Teresa - along with a delicious Açaí smoothie. We were treated like royalty for well over four hours and we delivered, along with our luggage, directly to our hotel. Camila also volunteered to answer any questions we may have about Brazil (and even Moscow, where she’s lived for a while) in the future .., we made a friend and learned (and laughed) a lot with Camila and Junior. A simply wonderful experience all around!!
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David_w
May 8, 2023
Great tour and guide. - Camila is the ultimate guide. She knew exactly what spots to take us to when so we had a fun walking lunch amidst the wonderful day of sightseeing. She’s knowledgeable and the driver is a real pro. She’s dedicated to making sure you really enjoy and learn about Rio.
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Piojox10
May 2, 2023
Great tour, awesome guide! - We had an amazing experience in Rio thanks to Camila’s professionalism and kindness to take us through the city and show us what we wanted to see in our short visit. She is very knowledgeable, and we learnt a lot about the city in 4 hours. It was worth every penny and can’t recommend this tour enough, to anyone coming to Rio. Thanks Camila’s !! Until next time
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Worldofjoel
Apr 25, 2023
Top Notch Tour - We just got back from an excellent 4-hour tour with our guide Alexandre. He picked us up at our hotel right on time and took us straight to see Christ the Redeemer. He was very easy going and told great stories the entire way. We made a few quick stops on the way back and overall had a great experience. Huge thanks to the tour company for accommodating a last minute change as well, incredibly kind and gracious.
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Janet_l
Apr 21, 2023
Driver and guide were the very best out of every guide we had. Pleasant, informative, friendly. Just the very best!!! - Well, me for one, left my phone in the bathroom at one of the stops. Without hesitation we went back to try and retrieve it from the bathroom. It was gone by the time we went back. It was only a matter of 10 minutes at most, but at lease I had the peace of mind knowing it was gone.
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Rodney_g
Feb 18, 2023
Awesome Tour - Sergio, our tour guide was AMAZING!!! He is extremely knowledgeable about the sites we visited (Reedemer, Colorful Stairs, Church). Not only is he well-versed in all things Rio, he is also well educated in the history of Brazil. Sergio shared information about the country's politics, education, health care, and much more. As an astute young woman, I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he did not disappoint. The guide helped me to truly fall in love ❤️ with Brazil. His English is perfect which is priceless for an English only speaking tourist. His manners and courtesy was much appreciated. I STRONGLY recommend that anyone request Sergio as their guide.
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K7118wwrichardg
Dec 26, 2022
Recommend - First time in Rio. Great guide. He was informative and helpful. Recommend for solo travelers like me
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Susanyates30
Dec 21, 2022
Flavio is a great guide.... - Flavio is a great guide. Made it fun for us in spite of rain all day. Fully recommend. He is very dynamic!
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Norbert_k
Sep 29, 2023
impossible to tour in 4 hours - The title and description of this tour captures the eye despite the slightly higher price. However, it is all MISLEADING. The guide was hardly fluent in english, and little knowledgable about the city and tour. She announced the end of tour already at Escadaria Selaron stairs. After confronting her with the tour description we have visited: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By) Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer Santa Teresa Escadaria Selaron Carioca Aqueduct (Pass By) Boulevard Olimpico Museu do Amanha (Pass By) Painel Etnias (Pass By) while there was no way we could accomplish the rest of the promised tour: Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai Maracana Ipanema Beach (Pass By) Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
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