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Full-Day Private Tour: Personalized Itinerary Exploring Rio's Attractions
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Rio de Janeiro
Create your own personalized full-day private tour in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the city’s attractions, from beautiful viewpoints and rainforests to beaches and architecture.
Create your own personalized full-day private tour in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the city’s attractions, from beautiful viewpoints and rainforests to beaches and architecture.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Escadaria Selaron - Visit the world-renowned Selarón Steps in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Explore the historic Carioca Aqueduct, an 18th-century colonial engineering marvel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally built to transport fresh water from the Carioca River.
- Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas -…
- Escadaria Selaron - Visit the world-renowned Selarón Steps in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Explore the historic Carioca Aqueduct, an 18th-century colonial engineering marvel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, originally built to transport fresh water from the Carioca River.
- Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruinas - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Santa Teresa’s Ruins Park, a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.
- Confeitaria Colombo - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Cafe Colombo, a century-old café known for its large built-in mirrors and classic pastries.
- Praça XV - Visit Praça XV, a public square in the Centro area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Paco Imperial - See the Paço Imperial, a historic 18th-century building in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that once served as the residence for colonial governors.
- Boulevard Olimpico - Explore Olympic Boulevard, a grand promenade created for the Olympics featuring murals, museums, and food trucks.
- Painel Etnias - Admire the Kobra Mural, a massive and impressive graffiti mural.
- Museu do Amanha - Visit the Museum of Tomorrow, a science museum designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, located at Pier Maua in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Pedra do Sal - The tour includes a visit to Largo Da Prainha and Pedra do Sal, a historic and religious site in the Saúde neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, originally a quilombo village.
- Cinelandia - Explore Cinelandia, a major public square in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its beautiful French-style buildings.
- Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, a library and cultural institution located on Luís de Camões Street in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Maracana - See Maracana Stadium, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, a famous football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro - Visit the Municipal Theatre, an opera house in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its eclectic design inspired by the Paris Opéra.
- Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - Visit the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, a purpose-built parade area for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, rising 396 meters above the harbor and resembling the traditional shape of refined loaf sugar.
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - 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 - Visit Dona Marta View Point, a cliffside lookout offering panoramic views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a lagoon in the Lagoa district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a canal.
- Copacabana Beach - Enjoy the iconic Copacabana Beach, a 2.5-mile stretch of sand with a bustling promenade, food kiosks, and hotels.
- Ipanema Beach - Visit Ipanema Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, soccer, and volleyball.
- Arpoador beach - Arpoador is a region in Rio de Janeiro, located between Ipanema and Copacabana, known for its scenic views.
- Mirante Do Leblon - At the end of Leblon Beach, visit a scenic mountaintop viewpoint.
- Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos - Dois Cariocas - Sérgio Bernardes e Alfredo Sirkis - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit Penhasco Park View Point, a tranquil area with trails and viewpoints offering picturesque vistas.
- Jardim Botanico - The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, located in the Jardim Botânico district, showcases a diverse range of Brazilian and foreign flora across 54 hectares.
- Parque Lage - Parque Enrique Lage is a public park in Rio de Janeiro’s Jardim Botânico neighborhood, situated at the foot of Corcovado.
- Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Cascatinha Taunay - This 35-meter-high waterfall is located in the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro.
- Vista Chinesa - Depending on your hotel location and tour itinerary, visit the Vista Chinesa, a belvedere in Rio de Janeiro offering views of the Jardim Botânico area and the Tijuca Forest.
- Pedra do Telegrafo - Visit Telegrafo Rock, known for its low-hanging rocky outcrop that creates the illusion of a dangerous cliff-edge drop.
- Morro Dois Irmaos - Hike the relatively easy trail to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos for panoramic views of Rio’s South area.
- Pedra Bonita - Hike Pedra Bonita mountain, known for its unique geological formation and panoramic vistas.
- Dona Marta - Explore Favela Santa Marta, a favela located in the Botafogo and Laranjeiras areas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Niteroi - Niterói is a city in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay.
- Niterói Contemporary Art Museum - Visit the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, a landmark in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
- Parque da Cidade - Visit City Park, a hilltop park offering iconic views of Guanabara Bay and surrounding hills, as well as a paragliding launch.
- Barra da Tijuca Beach - Enjoy Barra da Tijuca Beach, a wide stretch of sand with food kiosks and open sea views.
- Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha - Visit Prainha Beach, a secluded half-moon-shaped beach known for its excellent surfing conditions.
- Praia de Grumari - Visit Grumari Beach, located 15 minutes from Barra Da Tijuca, known for its beautiful scenery and lack of public transportation, making it accessible only by car.
What's Included
- Tour with personal guide service
- Private car for transportation
- Included parking fees
- Tour with personal guide service
- Private car for transportation
- Included parking fees
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Tickets for Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
- Food and Drinks
- Tickets for Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
Additional Information
Create a tailor-made tour of Rio de Janeiro that aligns with your personal interests. Select essential highlights or allow recommendations to suit your preferences. The city boasts stunning vistas, verdant rainforests, beautiful beaches, rich history, and vibrant street art, offering limitless opportunities. You can also blend sightseeing with a…
Create a tailor-made tour of Rio de Janeiro that aligns with your personal interests. Select essential highlights or allow recommendations to suit your preferences. The city boasts stunning vistas, verdant rainforests, beautiful beaches, rich history, and vibrant street art, offering limitless opportunities. You can also blend sightseeing with a delightful culinary experience for an ideal mix. Explore Rio in your own style with a private tour designed specifically for you.
Location
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Joaquim Silva S/N
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jessicacz670sa
Apr 1, 2026
A perfect day exploring Rio - Highly recommend a tour with Danny! He’s knowledgeable, a gentleman and looks out for his guests on the tour. He was flexible and curated the tour to what we needed and wanted. He never seemed pressed for time or rushed. It was a perfect way to get a feel for Rio as a first time visitor. Also gave a stellar recommendation for dinner!
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Debbyd
Feb 26, 2026
Hire Danny before you look any further. - Danny was the best guide we have ever had. He is knowledgeable and eager to make your day perfect.
He knows the ins and outs of every location and is great at reading your reaction to make the day perfectly tailored for your likings.
Don't look any further for a guide for Rio. He is great.
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S1601xjandreaw
Feb 5, 2026
Highly recommend Danny, the best Rio tour guide! - We loved our tours with Danny! He is so very personable and friendly that I felt like I had known him a long time. He was very helpful in planning beforehand and made the 2 tour days efficient and memorable. He knows so much and clearly has a lot of passion for the history, culture and people of this beautiful city. He was able to incorporate all of our personal interests and made recommendations for our remaining days to enjoy our hobbies of hiking, food, photography and birding. High praise for this amazing tour guide, Danny!
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Damienh1967
Feb 4, 2026
Top notch - So glad we found Danny on the Internet. Great comms from day 1. His English is excellent and his knowledge of Rio is second to none. Early start but it meant we got to places before the crowds which made a big difference. If you are in Rio, book Danny!
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Alastair
Dec 7, 2025
Fabulous Rio in a Day - We only had a single day in Rio, coming off a cruise boat, so we had to try to plan a realistic tour itinerary for our day, with Dani’s assistance. He met us at the cruise terminal and was very friendly and helpful, with excellent English skills. Out mutual love of football helped make a tour of the Maracanã really enjoyable. Then it was off to take the cable cars up Sugar Loaf Mountain. On both occasions Dani smoothed the way to make sure we always knew where to go and the quickest route. The Selarón Steps and Copacabana Beach followed, then the Opera House. All in all a fantastic tour, expertly guided by Dani. We would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking to see Rio with a short time to spare only - a wonderful day!
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William_c
Dec 2, 2025
Outstanding Tour of Rio - Luís Darin was a terrific guide. After 3 days of private tours we found it difficult to see sites we had not already seen. Luís came up with some good ones for us an managed to make the whole day exciting. Our favorite “off the beat” activity was our trip to the Botanical Gardens (Note: admission to the gardens is not included in tour price) but was well worth the cost. Simply beautiful. Aside from that, Luís was a regular Tarzan. He could identify every plant & tree, every animal making a noise, and even make animal calls to attract the animals for photos. He also took us to various markets and to the St Teresa district for a traditional Brazilian lunch. Great guide. Highly recommend him
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Susancg6797yy
Nov 20, 2025
Just book it!! - Don’t even hesitate just book it. You’ll be in good hands with Danny. Pick up at 6.30 allowed us to be first up to Christ the redeemer monument. Even though we were early there was still a queue to collect tickets. Danny used his expertise to navigate the queue and save us some extra time and we got amazing crowd free photos. His knowledge is outstanding. He knew the answers to every one of my many questions and his easy friendly manner made the day our highlight of our trip. After sugarloaf mountain he took us for a bite to eat at a very beautiful old coffee shop in Centro. It was such a great day. For me it was just the ease of it. I didn’t have to worry about where we were going or how we were going to get there and Danny made us feel relaxed and comfortable from the minute we met him.
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Jared_s
Nov 18, 2025
Amazing day - Danny is an incredible guide knowing all the best spots to see and where to get the best pictures, often off the usual tourist trails. If you are in Rio and looking for a guide Danny is your man, he will tailor the tour as you require and give you a great day seeing the sights in the city. We’ve been lucky enough to do many tours all over the world but honestly this has been one of the best.
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Aaabbbdd
Nov 15, 2025
Great guide of private tours of Rio from every possible aspect. - We took two Half day Tours of Rio with Danny with pickup from our hotel. Danny speaks perfect English and spanish. he gave us a lot of information on Brazil in General, and specifically on Rio. He gave comprensive answers to all of our questions, and We had a lot of them. And the most important, he is very nice person that made us enjoy our two intensive half days with him. I think he is a perfect choice for private guide in Rio.
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Gabriel_h
Nov 9, 2025
Best possible experience in Rio - We took a custom private tour with Danny and this was a wonderful experience. Danny is knowledgeable, informative, accommodating and flexible. We got a great overview of Rio, visited amazing sights and leaned about the culture and the people. We highly recommend him!
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