Transfer in Rio: One-Way City Overview Tour with Multilingual Guide

Experience a one-way city overview tour in Rio de Janeiro with a multilingual guide. Get insider tips on safety, dining, shopping, and things to do. Round trip option available.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The operator will be at the airport holding a sign with your name and will ensure a safe drive to any hotel or apartment in the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro. Given the current situation, all vehicles are sanitized after each trip, and masks, as well as alcohol gel, are provided for all passengers. Additionally, an oximeter and thermometer are available.

Transfer times vary depending on the time of day. During rush hour, it can take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Copacabana or Ipanema. If the destination is Barra da Tijuca, it may take a bit longer.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

This journey is costed on a one-way basis, and as your guide, I’ll offer an encompassing overview of the city. I can speak English, Spanish, or French, providing valuable insights about safety, dining, shopping, and various activities you can explore independently. A return journey would be twice the cost. The journey can vary between one hour to one-and-a-half hour depending on the time of day, with early morning or late in the evening travel, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, reducing to about 35/45 minutes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jimmie_t
Jul 23, 2023
Great airport transfer - Gus was a fantastic driver and very knowledgeable about the history of his great city RIO!!! THANK YOU GUS
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Georgelr1945oj
Jan 26, 2023
Tour in Rio - It was an amazing tour! Thank you,Gus,for the implication and seriosity. Your tour made our vacation better. Keep going!💪
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Matthew_k
Feb 5, 2022
Excellent service - Gus was ready and waiting at the airport, speaks perfect English and was very helpful. He knows everything about Rio. I would recommend him anyone!
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Librarylurker
Jan 19, 2020
Three days in Rio - We had airport transfers and two full days our touring with Gus. He is an excellent, professional guide. Gus is prompt and thorough with his planning. He has an exuberant personality and a passion for Rio. Gus will tailor a visit to the interests of the individual and still hit the high points. He can revise according to the weather and outside circumstances. I would recommend him without reservation.
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894natalik
Jan 7, 2020
Private tour with Gus in Rio - Amazing ,unforgettable day in Rio with Gus!! Just fabulous tour guide,he showed us everything in one day ,was extremely nice and kind,picked us up from the hotel and spent the whole day with us,very well trained and prepared for his job! Real professional in what he is doing !! Strongly advice to have a private tour with Gus!! You will never regret! The best guide ever! Thank you dear Gus for so good attitude,attention to your clientes ♥️
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Ccc123ddd
Nov 17, 2019
Great Guy Gus!!! - We were on a tour and they called Gus for airport transfer. Out flight was 7 am. Our tour wanted a 3 am pick up. Gus called us at hotel and explained 11/15 was a holiday in Rio, airport only 25 minutes away, inside was very easy to navigate and we could go as late as 5 am and be fine. We decided 4:45 was great and at dinner told our fellow travelers. Our tour concierge was not happy. He called company and they called Gus and gave him problems. They wanted to change us back to 3 am. We said no and went along as discussed w Gus. Gus is a professional! Great English!! Walked us inside and helped us check in. Gave us directions to gate and all was fine!! So thankful we didn't wait 4 hours in an empty airport! Sorry for the trouble Gus! Thank you!!!
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Samj3003
Oct 9, 2019
Great experience! - We booked Gus for our transfer from GIG to our hotel at Copacabana - he was there waiting with the sign as promised. He had tracked our flight as there had been a delay. Communication was great. He gave us loads of info during the transfer too. We booked him for a historical half day tour which we really enjoyed. Initial contact was via trip advisor then we communicated via WhatsApp for the trip. Would definitely recommend and already have to our friends arriving in Rio next week.
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Tjyip
Sep 8, 2019
Wonderful Tour Guide in Rio de Janeiro - Gus has been a great guide for our stay in Rio de Janeiro. We were glad to have his services for 3 days including transfers to / from airport. He is very friendly and knowledgeable of Rio, both historically and logistically, for example which side of the Cordocova tram to sit on so as to maximise our ride experience! He is punctual in his pick-ups and is always thoughtful and flexible in finding ways for us to fully appreciate the local culture, sights and sounds of the city, especially when the weather was not permitting or if time was short. His car is clean, comfortable and spacious for our family of four with all our luggages. He is also well connected and was able to recommend good guides at Iguazu Falls and Curitiba. It was easy to communicate with him first on email then on whatsapp and he is very prompt in replying.
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Xtinaf40
Mar 14, 2019
Gus is awesome, I highly recommend, very professional. - I was on work travel and Gus promptly picked me up from the Rio (GIG) airport, sign clearly marked and he guided me to the hotel quickly. Car was clean and cool in the hot summer - along the way to the airport he provided snippets on Rio and sites we passed. Additionally, Gus was very flexible on my work / office schedule and transferring my clients to dinner and back to the hotel. I recommend his service, he won't disappoint.
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Megan
Dec 6, 2018
Food tour - My husband and I were visiting Rio on our honeymoon and had already been on a group tour of the main attractions. Gus had arranged our airport transfers and offered to take us on a Food Tour of Rio as we were wanting to try more authentic cuisine and go to local fruit markets. This was an exceptional experience and we even ended up going to some hidden gems such as the Portuguese reading room which proved to be as impressive as some of the cathedrals. Bottom line is, if you are going to go on a tour while your in Rio, you want Gus.
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