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Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Santa Teresa, Sugarloaf
5.0
12 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro with an exclusive 7-hour private tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Discover the highlights, history, and beauty of the city with priority access and round-trip transportation included.
Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro with an exclusive 7-hour private tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Discover the highlights, history, and beauty of the city with priority access and round-trip transportation included.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Take a train ride to reach the summit of Corcovado Hill.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Marvel at the Christ the Redeemer statue and the stunning view from 710 meters above sea level.
- Santa Teresa - Discover the delightful neighborhood of Santa Teresa by car.
- Escadaria Selaron - Explore the Selaron…
- Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Take a train ride to reach the summit of Corcovado Hill.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Marvel at the Christ the Redeemer statue and the stunning view from 710 meters above sea level.
- Santa Teresa - Discover the delightful neighborhood of Santa Teresa by car.
- Escadaria Selaron - Explore the Selaron Steps, featuring 215 vibrant tiles.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Drive through the historic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - Admire the architectural wonder of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Visit Morro da Urca and enjoy an exciting cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Rio and its beautiful surroundings from the peak.
What's Included
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Private executive vehicle with air-conditioning
- Professional driver
- Professional Tour Guide
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
- Private executive vehicle with air-conditioning
- Professional driver
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees for attractions
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees for attractions
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Discover the enchantment of Rio de Janeiro on a 7-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide and a dedicated driver in a comfortable vehicle. This exclusive tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in each attraction without the hassle of transportation, as your expert guide manages all the details while the driver provides a smooth and…
Discover the enchantment of Rio de Janeiro on a 7-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide and a dedicated driver in a comfortable vehicle. This exclusive tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in each attraction without the hassle of transportation, as your expert guide manages all the details while the driver provides a smooth and comfortable journey.
Begin with a picturesque train ride through Tijuca National Park to visit Christ the Redeemer. Explore the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood and the vibrant Selarón Steps in Lapa. Uncover Rio’s historic center and the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral. Conclude your day with a breathtaking cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain for panoramic views of the city.
- The order of the activities can be changed according to events or closing times
- Please remember to bring a valid ID, passport, or student card (copies are accepted).
- The activity provider is not responsible for changes in weather conditions. Please choose the best departure day based on your own research
- Admission tickets for the attractions are not included in this activity.
- You will receive instructions for purchasing your tickets in advance in a separate email.
Location
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Estrada da Cascatinha 850, Alto da Boa Vista
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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(12 Ratings)
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203angelao
Oct 24, 2024
BEST tour guide and tour in Rio🇧🇷 - Patty is an incredible tour guide, from the moment we booked the process was so simple. She sent through the itinerary straight away and the pick up was very smooth with the driver waiting outside our hotel. We managed to get the first train up to Christ the Redeemer which was fantastic as it was before the crowds. Another highlight was the fast track up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain by passing the long queues in the midday sun. Throughout the tour we were provided useful and informative information at each place and on route from Patty which made the whole experience more unique and authentic. The driver dropped us off and picked up outside of each location which ensured we saw all the sites we did in 7 hours. We even had extra time so managed to see additional sites such as a beautiful church and Portuguese library. Meeting Patty and this tour has been a highlight of our trip and we now have a new friend. Thank you again Patty you went above and beyond and have made this trip so special for us! You must book this tour when in Rio!
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Passenger34016529304
May 31, 2024
A great tour - An amazing tour. All tickets were taken care of beforehand. Patricia was a great guide who spoke very good English and great knowledge of her city. She took time to ensure we had a good time and took some fantastic pictures 😊
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Tini2024
May 29, 2024
Best Tour Guide in Rio - If you're contemplating a private tour with Rio Smile Tours, my advice is simple: just do it! Booking Patty as my guide was the best decision I made during my solo trip to Rio de Janeiro. From the moment we started, it was clear Patty wasn't just a guide; she was like an old friend eager to show me the best of her city. Her deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm made every moment memorable, turning what could have been a typical tour into a personal journey through the heart of Rio. Obrigada, Patty! ❤️
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Melaniemh6088le
May 21, 2024
Book with Patricia - she is AMAZING - There is simply no better tour guide in all of Rio than Patty. She is so knowledgeable, organized, fun, professional and packs a LOT into a tour. We love her so much. Our tour had us visiting all the most popular spots, plus a few less visited ones. Patty ALWAYS had an answer to our many questions about the city, culture, food and history. I don't know how one human retains that much knowledge. She custom designed and executed tours specifically for us, even helped with questions when we weren't on tour. XOXO The only thing she needs to improve is her ability to keep me out of the Havaiana shops. :-) I recommend her 1000%. Such a bargain for a well-rounded, fantastic tour guide. Love you, Patricia!
Melanie, Liz and Mike
- your 1/2 Carioca pals
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Mahaau1967ia
Jan 23, 2024
Your tour gal - Patty is the best! I had 7 wonderful hours with her. She took care of me and made me feel like a visiting friend more than a customer. I recommended her to all my friends. She is the first familiar face you want to see when you arrive to Rio once you leave hotel for a tour.
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Guide222905
Nov 28, 2023
Rio tour - All excellent. Information was top rate. Weather was very poor but that didn’t stop us from seeing and doing almost all we wanted. Saw some areas we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. All very flexible and well thought through. Good communication prior to the tour. Couldn’t have asked for more.
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W4415hgleol
Jun 6, 2023
Patricia made it happen! - I had the best birthday and tour all because of Patricia! I thought my short visit in Rio would be a normal city tour, yet it turned to be an unforgettable one! She was fun, accommodating and informative as we drove around the town. Her positive spirits kept the sunshine on a rainy day! She never failed to keep up with our requests and made everything up to level best. I wouldn't want it any other way!
Dear Patricia, thank you for your happy smiles and warm welcome. You made our once in a lifetime stay memorable for the rest of our lives. You are SUPERB! Continue to put a smile on your client's faces! Thank you and keep it up!
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Fridasigj
May 9, 2023
Highlight of our stay in Rio! - We had a full day private tour with Patty and it was a wonderful experience from the beginning til the end. She patiently answered all my questions prior to booking , arrived on time to pick us up in our hotel and we felt very comfortable and safe in her private car with the driver. She is very nice, knowledgeable and the tour really gave smile in our faces. This tour is considered the highlight of our stay in Rio.
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Jtatetravels
Aug 17, 2021
Do Rio like a Local! - My family and I LOVED Patty. My parents used her services once and then re-hired her on a second trip. She was great at managing our large group (15ppl) and really made us feel like locals. We went on several excursions with her: the night life tour, the favela walking tour, and a few other offerings. All were great. Patty’s English is very fluent, so we were able to get lots of interesting details and stories about the history and demographics of Rio.
She’s really thoughtful about what might be interesting to your group and is flexible enough to change things around on the fly. I really can’t say enough good things about her. I can’t wait to visit again, so I can see my Brazilian family at Rio Smiles!
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Shonese
Dec 9, 2019
Private tour Rio de Janero - As a first time visitor to Rio I was excited to see all that the city has to offer without having to be in a large group. My friend and I opted to do a private tour with Patricia as our tour guide. I can without a doubt say that my experience would not have been as great as it was without Patricia, she is friendly, personable and professional and also has some photography background so my photos are great! With her years of experience and insight, she was able to give us good advice e.g. getting a very early start to get to Christ the Redeemer before the cruise ships docked (not one for very large crowds, so I appreciated not being flooded by the masses from the cruise ships). She explained the history of the various sites which added to the experience. Patricia arranged for a driver to take us around the city. As two females, my friend and I felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed our time. As an adventure seeker, I wanted to go hang gliding. Patricia was able to assist in arranging the hang gliding with a pilot who was equally amazing and even waited with me until my uber arrived so he could be sure that I was safe. Thank you Patricia, you really made this an enjoyable and memorable experience, I will definitely reach out when I return for carnival!.
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