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Hidden Gems Tour of Rio - by Alan Denis

5.0 (6 reviews) 9 hours Private tour
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Hidden Gems Tour of Rio - by Alan Denis

About this activity

7 Unbelievable, dramatic and exotic photogenic places in Rio!

This is a tour especially designed for those who love to take pictures of hidden gems of surreal beauty. Discover the most beautiful off the beaten track places of Rio de Janeiro!

If an attraction is not open on your chosen day, I will replace it with another hidden gem.

Itinerary

  • Pick-up at your place (in the south zone of Rio).
  • Leblon Cliff (closed on monday).
  • Lage Park.
  • Chinese View (closed on weekend).
  • Benedictine Monastery.
  • Stop for lunch.
  • Ruins Park (closed on tuesday).
  • Dona Marta viewpoint.
  • Boticario square.
  • Drop off at your place.
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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Rio Private Guide

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Private Guide and his expenses with guide tickets and parkings

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Parque Municipal do Penhasco Dois Irmaos

    30 min

    Park Two Brothers Cliff: Leblon and Ipanema beaches are seen from here.

  2. Vista Chinesa

    20 min

    Chinese View: from this chinese pagoda you will see a view with a different perspective of the city (not open on weekends and holidays).

  3. Parque Lage

    20 min

    Lage Park: iconic arquitecture palace.

  4. Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    20 min

    Simply the most beautiful church of Rio de Janeiro - and maybe of Brazil.

  5. Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

    30 min

    Old house that used to be owned by a Brazilian socialite woman called Laurinda Santos Lobo. From the top of the house, it's possible to see a beautiful view of Rio (not open on tuesday).

  6. Mirante Dona Marta

    30 min

    Dona Marta viewpoint is the most beautiful entrance free top view of Rio!

  7. Boticario Square

    20 min

    The most beautiful hidden square of Rio.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Bariloche
  • Suite Santa Teresa
  • Socialtel Lapa Rio de Janeiro
  • Yes - Coqueiro 17 Hotel
  • OYO Hotel Rio Laranjeiras
  • Hotel Tesouro Tropical
  • Gloria Apartamento
  • Rede Andrade Lapa
  • Flat Praia De Copacabana - Pe Na Areia
  • Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 610
  • CoVivere - RJ
  • Hotel Fenix

and 201 more pickup points

My SUV can accommodate 6 passengers: 4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall.

I need the full address of your accommodation!

Pick-up and Drop-off at:

  • South zone of the city Rio de Janeiro.
  • Port of Rio de Janeiro.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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