Private Tour: Get to Know Tourist Spots Safely

Embark on a private tour of Rio de Janeiro’s major attractions in a day, with personalized comfort. Visit Christ Redeemer, Selaron Staircase, Maracanã stadium, and more!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - We will visit the seventh wonder of the world, a unique 38-meter monument on top of one of the highest mountains in Rio de Janeiro, the corcovado. We will cross the road that gives access to the mountain through the Tijuca Forest to the visitor center where we will board the official vans.
  • Pao De Acucar - An adventure from above, we will take the cable car up the two most beautiful mountains in Rio, waiting for exuberant views and lots of excitement!
  • Escadaria Selaron - The largest work of urban art in Rio de Janeiro, a staircase decorated with more than 2 thousand tiles from different cultures and eras, take the opportunity to look for one that represents your country.
  • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - We will visit the most unique Cathedral of your life, a jewel of modern pyramid-style architecture, enjoy every detail and don’t forget to check out the optical illusion of the floating cross.
  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai - Discover more about Rio de Janeiro Carnival by visiting this grand stage of Brazil’s biggest event, the Sambadrome, feel the energy and joy of Carnival taking over you!
  • Maracana - A great experience, the most famous stadium in Brazil face to face with you. We will visit the outside to see the statue of Brazil’s greatest champion, Belini! A break for photos and lots of football history.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Tickets for Sugarloaf Mountain (R$160.00) and Christ the Redeemer (R$81.50)
Additional Information

Hello sailor! Welcome aboard!

I’m Arthur and captain of Pirates Rio! We are an agency that specializes in a private tour of the Rio de Janeiro region.

In this experience that you are reading our mission is to take you to see in a single day the main sights of the city! In our standard itinerary we go to the following points, write it down:

  • Christ Redeemer
  • Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Selaron Staircase
  • Sambodrome (carnival happens here!)
  • Maracanã soccer stadium
  • Lunch Pause (Ufa!)
  • We finish in Sugarloaf

Throughout the tour you will have what we call the pirate boat (a super comfortable car with air-conditioning) + the captain of the boat (a accredited tour guide) at your disposal to pick you up from your hotel and take you on this adventure!

On our vessel there will always be water, mints and some snacks to make you comfortable!

And when lunch arrives, where are we going? Wherever you want! Tell us your cooking preference and we will book a table at the best restaurant in the city! Hey, sailor, are we going on this one? We are waiting for you!

*Pick-up and drop-off only in the neighborhoods: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Leme, Santa Teresa. For other neighborhoods check the extra fee for pick-up and drop-off.

Location
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nahyan
Nov 27, 2023
Great tour of Rio! - Fond memories of Rio! It was well organized, flexible to do the main things we wanted, and it was so informative with Arthur. We joined them as a family of 3, really enjoyed the experience, highly recommend it.
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Sealeap21
Nov 8, 2023
Magical Day in Rio - Our tour was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. My son and I went to Rio for a mother son high school graduation trip. Thanks to Pirates Rio, we had the chance to experience all of the city’s most famous sites as VIPs all in one day. We felt like insiders as we explored throughout the day, often enjoying these destinations away from crowds thanks to our tour guide’s experience and insight. And did I mention the photos? I will treasure them and the memories forever. An emphatic 10/10 and well worth the money for a private tour.
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I2428vemanuelas
Nov 8, 2023
An unforgettable day in Rio! - Many thanks to Arthur and his driver Jorge for a fantastic, eventful day in Rio! Arthur took our wishes into account even before we planned the tour. Even last-minute changes to the sightseeing hotspots were no problem for him. He gave us all the information we needed to know about the city and its history. He answered all our questions professionally. The best thing was that he knows someone everywhere, so we were able to avoid the long lines at the gondola to Sugarloaf Mountain, for example. We had a lot of fun together and will never forget this day in this incredibly impressive, beautiful city. Thank you very much again!!!!
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Scenic53374426611
Nov 8, 2023
Private tour of the wonderful city - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Our stay in Rio is really short, and the tour with Arthur made it worth while! If you are looking for a quick yet money worth trip in Rio, then Arthur is the one! We may not have been the best guests to tour with since we ask little to no questions, since we rather savor the moment both the information and the view. Every money spent are worth it. Arthur helped us to transfer with our sudden change of hotel and we appreciate it a lot! There are a lot of things that Arthur helped us out when we asked him and we know that is out of his role as our tour guide but he never once hesitated to help us out. George, our driver for the day, has been really kind and friendly. Thank you again!
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