Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up

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About this activity

Design your own personalized tour of Rio de Janeiro, customized to your interests. Choose must-see highlights or let me recommend the best options to match your style. From breathtaking viewpoints and lush rainforests to beaches, history, and street art, the city offers endless possibilities. You can even combine sightseeing with a delicious food experience for the perfect balance. Discover Rio your way on a private tour created just for you.

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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: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Daniel Cabral - Rio de Janeiro Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide Service
Included: Transportation on Private Car
Included: Parking

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Tickets for Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

Itinerary

Escadaria Selaron

10 min

See Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', which is a set of world-famous steps in Lapa. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arcos da Lapa

Passing by

The Carioca Aqueduct wich is an old aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca River to the population of the city. It is a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.
Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas

10 min

Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Santa Teresa – Ruins Park. Parque das Ruínas is a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, located in the Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

5 min

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.
Stop 5

5 min

Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Cafe Colombo. A century-old café with huge built-in mirrors & classic pastry-store snacks & sweets.
Stop 6

5 min

You will see Praça XV or XV Square. a public square in the Centro section of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Paco Imperial

5 min

See The Paço Imperial, or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic building in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Paço Imperial was built in the 18th century to serve as a residence for the governors of colonial Brazil.
Boulevard Olimpico

10 min

See Olympic Boulevard. Grand promenade created for the Olympics with artists' murals, museums, food trucks, etc.
Painel Etnias

Passing by

See Kobra Mural. Amazing huge graffiti mural.
Museu do Amanha

Passing by

The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by Spanish neo-futuristic architect Santiago Calatrava and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua.
Pedra do Sal

5 min

The tour we will see Largo Da Prainha and Pedra do Sal (Little Africa). Pedra do Sal is a historic and religious site in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Saúde. The site was originally a quilombo village.
Cinelandia

5 min

Is the popular name of a major public square with beautiful buildings in french style in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura

5 min

Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Portuguese Reading Room. The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Maracana

30 min Admission not included

See Maracana Stadium. Maracana Stadium, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Stop 15

Passing by

See Municipal Theatre (Opera House). The Theatro Municipal is an opera house in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Built in the early twentieth century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and important theaters in the country. The building is designed in an eclectic style, inspired by the Paris Opéra.
Stop 16

Passing by

The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sugarloaf Mountain

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.
Santuario Cristo Redentor

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.
Mirante Dona Marta

10 min

We will see Dona Marta View Point. Cliffside's lookout point offers expansive, panoramic views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

Passing by

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a lagoon in the district of Lagoa in the Zona Sul area of Rio de Janeiro. The lagoon is connected to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing seawater to enter by a canal along the edge of a park locally known as Jardim de Allah.
Copacabana Beach

Passing by

The iconic, 2.5-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.
Ipanema Beach

Passing by

See Ipanema Beach. A long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.
Praia do Arpoador

Passing by

Arpoador is a region located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana. Part of its territory belongs to the neighbourhood of Ipanema, and part to Copacabana.
Mirante do Leblon

5 min

At the end of the famous Leblon beach, there is a scenic mountaintop viewpoint.
Stop 25

10 min

Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Penhasco Park View Point. Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.
Jardim Botanico

35 min

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. There are around 6,500 species distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares as well as numerous greenhouses.
Parque Lage

20 min

Parque Enrique Lage is a public park in the city of Rio de Janeiro, located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood at the foot of the Corcovado, on top of which Christ the Redeemer is located.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca

one hour

The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cascatinha Taunay

15 min

This waterfall in the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro is 35 meters high.
Vista Chinesa

10 min

Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Chinese View. The Vista Chinesa is one of the belvederes of Rio de Janeiro, at the topmost of one of the roads that connect the Jardim Botânico area to the Parque Nacional & Floresta da Tijuca, known as the Estrada da Vista Chinesa.
Trilha Pedra do Telegrafo

5 hours

See Telegrafo Rock. Low-hanging rocky outcrop & photo op with the optical illusion of a dangerous cliff-edge drop.
Morro Dois Irmaos

3 hours

The trail is relatively easy and from the top is possible to see the whole carioca South area.
Pedra Bonita

3 hours

We will hike Pedra Bonita mountain. Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.
Stop 34

2 hours

Favela Santa Marta is a favela located in the Botafogo and Laranjeiras part of the Morro Dona Marta, that is also divided by the neighborhoods of Flamengo, Cosme Velho, and Silvestre, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Niteroi

2 hours

Niterói is a city in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay.
Stop 36

40 min Admission not included

The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996. The MAC-Niterói was designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Parque da Cidade

one hour

See City Park. Hilltop Park with iconic views of Guanabara Bay and surrounding hills, plus a paragliding launch.
Barra da Tijuca Beach

Passing by

See Barra da Tijuca Beach. Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.
Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha

Passing by

See Prainha Beach. secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio.
Praia de Grumari

Passing by

See Grumari Beach. Prainha and Abrico beaches are amazing, its 15 min drive from Barra Da Tijuca. No public transportation, must go by car.