Ultimate Private Full-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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About this activity

Get an overview of Rio's top attractions during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, visit the most famous beaches, travel through the Tijuca Forest and see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Stroll along the bohemian Lapa neighborhood and snap an astonishing photos on Selaron staircase before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views over the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Gadabout's Adventures

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop-off
Included: Multiple start times
Included: Customized Itinerary to meet your preferences
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tickets to Christ the Reedemer
Included: Private Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuites
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Avenida Atlantica

20 min

Stroll along the avenue’s promenade to experience Rio’s lively beach culture and oceanfront events.
Copacabana Beach

20 min

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. See Copacabana Palace, one of the most historical and symbolic monuments of Copacabana Beach, an extravagant and magnificent building that has hosted icons such as Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana.
Ipanema Beach

20 min

Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Parque Nacional da Tijuca

one hour

Studded with tropical trees knotted together by jungle vines, the world’s largest urban forest is home to ocelots, howler monkeys, more than 300 bird species, waterfalls, and one of Rio’s iconic landmarks, the Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) statue standing atop Corcovado Mountain.
Santuario Cristo Redentor

one hour Admission included

See the Christ the Reedemer Statue, the biggest and most famous sculpture Art Déco of the world and the most recognizable landmark of Rio, perched on the summit of Mount Corcovado.
Maracana

45 min

Explore the Maracana stadium, one of the largest and the most famous stadiums in the world. (inside tour will be additional cost around 12$)
Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

45 min

Visit to a store with samba related products and the option to dress costumes from previous Carnival editions to make a memorable photos.
Lapa

one hour

Indulge in traditional Brazilian cuisine at Brazilian Churrascaria Steak House and then stroll along the most bohemian area of Rio de Janeiro replete with the inviting restaurants, trendy bars and nightclubs. See the eye-catching Arcos da Lapa, the official symbol of neighborhood, catch a glimpse of Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, a building that looks like a Mayan Pyramid and get familiar with the city's history.
Escadaria Selaron

20 min

Snap astonishing pictures on one of the most beautiful and colorful staircases in the world! Located in the legendary neighborhood of Lapa, it’s easy to reach and definitely a must see while visiting the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Morro da Urca

one hour Admission not included

Tour the Morro da Urca, home to the first stage of the famous cable car that shuttles tourists to the summit of Pão de Açúcar . Don’t forget to carry your camera to record some of the most spectacular views of the region. (Ticket prices are about 30 dollars for both morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain)
Sugarloaf Mountain

one hour Admission not included

One of the most iconic and sought-after landmarks of Rio de Janeiro. Standing on the top of the massive 396 meters high mountain overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, its famous beaches, historical center, modern skyscrapers, Guanabara Bay, the city of Niteroi and the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean will leave you speechless. (Ticket prices are about 30 dollars for both morro da Urca and Sugarloaf Mountain)
Stop 12

20 min

Feast your eyes on the world’s largest street mural showing five faces from five different continents that represented both the five Olympic rings as well as the cultural diversity of the games.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Visconde De Piraja Apartment
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Royalty Rio Hotel
Luxury Copacabana 3BDS - Gym Area
Rio Roiss Hotel
Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana
ARPOADOR
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Rio Othon Palace Hotel

and 75 more pickup points

Please provide the name and exact address of your hotel. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. If you need to be picked up from airport it will be additional cost of $60.