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Private Half-Day Tour: Customized Sightseeing in Rio de Janerio
4.8
55 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Experience a personalized half-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, tailored to your interests and schedule. Choose from a variety of iconic sights, including Ipanema beach, Christ the Redeemer, and the Botanical Garden. Enjoy a local lunch and make the most of your time in Rio!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Copacabana Beach - We´ll begin this exciting half-day tour by seeing Rio´s beloved and world-famous beach.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Optional: One of the world´s New Seven Wonders, by train passing through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests worldwide. At the top, get sweeping views of Rio and take the time to snap photos. Your guide will take every photo you desire so feel free to ask!
- Aterro Do Flamengo - With 1.2 million square meters, meet the largest Urban park in the world.
- Escadaria Selaron - Optional: The most popular stairway in the world by the artist Jorge Selaron, we´ll see colourful tiles from over 60 different countries.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - Optional: We´ll visit the peculiar looking Cathedral, its colourful stained glass only seen from the inside and architecture buffs will fall in love with it.
- Botanical Garden - Optional: Founded in the imperial times of Rio, this impressive park is rich in tropical Brazilian flora and also shows samples from all over the world, including a cool cactus garden, orchidarium and bromeliad. Cute little animals such as marmoset monkeys can be a bonus.
- Rocinha - Optional: Rocinha the largest favela in Rio is also an option.
- Cinelandia - Our own glamorous petit Paris
What's Included
- Licensed tour guide
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off
- Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Arriving in Rio during the day? Let’s make the most of your visit!
Join us for a 4-hour private tour where you’ll receive personalized attention from a friendly and knowledgeable guide as you explore Rio’s top attractions. This half-day tour is ideal for those arriving in Rio midday or for those who prefer not to start their sightseeing early. Plus, since this is a custom tour, you can adjust the pick-up time from 10 am to a time that suits you! Experience the unique touch that only a private tour can offer.
Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and choose from the following options:
• Ipanema Beach, the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Christ the Redeemer
• Christ the Redeemer and the Botanical Garden
• A favela and Tijuca Forest
• Christ the Redeemer, the Cathedral, and Selarón Steps
• Christ the Redeemer and a Santa Teresa old tram ride
• Drop-off at Sugarloaf is also included.
All options include time for lunch at a fantastic local restaurant (at your own expense).
For last-minute tours, please call us after booking!
- Last-minute tours: please call us after booking!!
- Your guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby. If you are exiting the port, he or she will have a Viator sign near gate 4.
- Please read “inclusions and exclusions” and the voucher after purchase for important information.
- Infant car seats are available. Please advise as a “special request.”
- Special restaurants such as vegetarian or gluten-free are available, please advise.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
Location
Copacabana Beach
Av. Atlantica - Copacabana,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(55 Ratings)
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Matthew_m
Jun 26, 2024
Super helpful - Diogo was super helpful and accommodating throughout the day. He and the tour company went above and beyond to help us with a problem as well after the tour was over.
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Aimeewl6638iw
May 13, 2024
Incredible day in Rio! - Would give six stars if I could!!! We had the most spectacular first day in Rio, thanks to Michael! His passion for this city is contagious. This was our first visit here and we wanted to cover a lot of territory. The day was seamless and we got to see so many of the iconic sites. Michael was very knowledgeable about the city and we learned so much as we drove around and during our stops.
Michael showed up right on time at our hotel and we had a relaxing ride from stop to stop. He reccomended an excellent restaurant for lunch, where we had VIP treatment.
Michael is very personable, social and well connected with the staff at every site we visited. We felt so safe and at ease the entire day. I highly recommend Michael and his team for your Rio visit!
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Andrea_n
Apr 29, 2024
Once-in-a-lifetime tour of an incredible city! - What an incredible tour that far surpassed our expectations!
Our tour guide Isaac provided world class insights as he brought us to the most beautiful spots in Rio. We felt so safe and privileged as he expertly guided us from place to place - all with great English. The van was cool and comfortable.
Can't say enough good things. Rio is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so worth every penny to see it the right way!
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Nestor_d
Apr 27, 2024
Jean Carlos our guide and... - Jean Carlos our guide and Carlos our driver they were the best. We went to all the high lights of the city. Great 👍 👌
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Ottawaia
Apr 27, 2024
Once-in-a-lifetime tour of an incredible city! - What an incredible tour that far surpassed our expectations! Our tour guide Isaac provided world class insights as he brought us to the most beautiful spots in Rio. We felt so safe and privileged as he expertly guided us from place to place - all with great English. The van was cool and comfortable. Can’t say enough good things. Rio is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so worth every penny to see it the right way!
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Joshuatr5289th
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent experience - The tour was fantastic. My guide Mike made sure I had a great time and got to see the locations I wanted to see. He was very knowledgeable and was able to make it so all I needed to do was enjoy the experience. Highly recommend.
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Deren_k
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent tour to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro - Fred was such a great tour guide. We had a wonderful time exploring both Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Fred gave us excellent tips for the city, and, during our tour, pivoted to a fantastic market tour when Christ the Redeemer was cloudy which led to us leaving very quickly. They also provided transport back to the hotel after everything. The local candies available and Brazilian music in the car was the icing on the cake. We would highly recommend this tour, and can't wait to visit Rio again.
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Jae_e
Mar 24, 2024
Fred was amazing! Pick up... - Fred was amazing! Pick up and drop off were seamless. He communicated all the key details in advance, the tour was flexible, and he knew how to navigate the crowds for efficiency. After the tour he gave us numerous good leads for exploring Rio.
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John_w
Mar 23, 2024
It was great to see the... - It was great to see the Christ the Redeemer as a small group instead of having to keep up the larger group around us.
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Lisa_w
Jul 3, 2024
Don’t go when overcast - The weather messed us up and we didn’t get to go to Christ. The weather can be helped, but all the fillers could have been. Boring. We saw so many churches. It gets old. Subbing part with some good vibes we have been great. Tour driver and guide were very good.
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