Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro with a private tour focused on art, nature, or history. Choose from a range of stunning highlights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, and experience the city’s diverse culture.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Start your thrilling private tour in Rio with an 8am pick-up, heading to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Travel by train through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests globally. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of Rio and take plenty of photos. Your guide will be happy to take any photos you want, so don’t hesitate to ask!
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Be awestruck by the views atop Sugarloaf Mountain. Ride a cable car to the peak at 1,300 feet (396 meters), where you’ll get more stunning panoramic views of the city below. During your visit, you’ll receive personalized attention from your private guide (if option selected) and have ample opportunities to ask questions.
- Escadaria Selaron - The third most visited attraction in Rio, the Selaron steps are an incredible and colorful mosaic artwork, featuring tiles from over 60 countries.
- Santa Teresa - ART OPTION: Explore the charming Santa Teresa neighborhood and the impressive Ethnicity wall, perfect for amazing photos!
- Cinelandia - HISTORY OPTION: Discover the many stunning buildings in Cinelândia to learn a bit about Rio’s history, including the unique Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Cascatinha Taunay - NATURE OPTION: Be enchanted and refreshed by the Taunay waterfall in the Tijuca forest and the beautiful Pepino beach in the São Conrado neighborhood.
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the city of Rio
- Tours with driver-guide: Fully guided only if the guide finds parking
- We’ll advise you on the best kind of tickets to purchase
- Tour duration: 8 hours without lunch, 9 hours with lunch
- Tours with separate driver and guide: Undivided attention and absolute comfort
- Choose focus: art, nature, or history
- Last minute bookings: Please call us
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
Experience the ultimate private excursion listed on TripAdvisor! Embark on a tailor-made 8-hour tour that could either be arts-focused, history-centric or nature-inspired! Marvel at Rio’s spectacular attractions including Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugar Loaf.
This bespoke tour provides the added benefit of either hiring a driver-guide (single professional) or a distinct guide and driver for maximum convenience. We offer only the best, the friendliest, and the most knowledgeable licensed tour guides in Rio. These guides have impeccable language skills in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French, or are native speakers.
What would you choose?
• Art enthusiasts will appreciate the vibrant Santa Teresa neighborhood and the Ethnicity mural
• History aficionados will enjoy exploring Cinelândia square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Nature lovers will relish the rousing nature experience: Tijuca forest and its waterfall, Pepino beach at São Conrado.
- Special restaurants are available: gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher, please advise.
- Small pets are allowed .
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the “van” option at the time of booking.
- Infant car seats are available. Please advise as a “special request.”
- A small amount of walking is involved. Sights are wheelchair accessible.
- Please read our voucher for important information before the tour starts.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.