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Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro: Sights, Sugarloaf, and Christ the Redeemer
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113 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Embark on a private city tour of Rio de Janeiro and discover its iconic sights, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the bohemian Lapa neighborhood.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sugarloaf Mountain - 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 (1,299 ft) above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. It is known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city and beyond
What's Included
- Local licensed guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Parking fees included
What's Not Included
- tickets of attractions
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a six-hour excursion of Rio’s key attractions led by a knowledgeable local guide. Entrance tickets for Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer will be available for purchase at the entry point.
• Ascend the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car departing from Urca, and drink in the breathtaking panorama of Rio’s landscape.
• Take a scenic drive through Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras Visitors Center before journeying to the top of Corcovado. Admire Christ the Redeemer and enjoy the stunning vistas of the city and Guanabara Bay.
• Explore the historical Parque Lage and the Botanical Gardens located at the base of Corcovado Mountain.
• Savor delectable Brazilian cuisine during lunch.
• Immerse yourself in the renowned bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, where you can marvel at the legendary Selaron Staircase and the 18th-century Arches of Lapa aqueduct.
• Stroll along the Olympic Boulevard, where you’ll pass by Eduardo Kobra’s largest street art mural in the world, and make a stop at Maua Square, which offers picturesque views of Guanabara Bay, Rio’s Museum of Art, the Museum of Tomorrow, among other points of attraction.
Location
Sugarloaf Mountain
Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tourist522349
May 18, 2024
Solo Traveler - Rio De Janiero Amazing Day Tour - Ciao was an incredible
Tour guide and phenomenal photographer. He was knowledgeable and proud of Rio’s rich history. He knew the best spots in the city for picture and views. He should really be a photo journalist!
He arranged to pick me up from the airport and we spent hours touring the sites and eating and drinking like a local.
He gave me great recommendations for the rest of my time in Rio and they did not disappoint.
He is awesome and I cannot wot to connect with him my next trip to Rio.
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Mdixondds
Apr 14, 2024
Caio is the #1 Tour Guide. - This was my second private tour with Caio. Let me begin by saying that Caio is the best guide for a one day city tour in Brazil. He begins by taking you to a beautiful view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the Lake District. It’s morning so coconut milk And a beautiful view on the water is perfect. From there we went to the Christ of the Redeemer. There and everywhere we went Caio takes professional quality photographs with your camera phone. No angle is too difficult, no contortion not possible for Caio to take a great Instagram worthy shot.
We opted for an option to tour Santa Marta Favela, where Michael Jackson filmed the video “They don’t really care about us.”
This is a once in a lifetime experience for the adventurous.
And Caio knows restaurants. This time he took us to a old time businessman’s lunch spot that had the best meal I’ve had in Brazil. Have an open mind and you will not be disappointed.
In conclusion, it is with my highest regard that I recommend Caio. And I look forward to our next trip to Rio.
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Lance
Mar 6, 2024
Caio our tour guide - Caio our tour guide.He was on time .Really made our Brazilian trip very memorable. His fun facts along with the history of the places we visited made the trip that much more captivating. As a person who has traveled the world he ranks one of the best tour guys I've ever had. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who's going to Brazil
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H7427hocharlottel
Feb 19, 2024
Fantastic Personalized City Tour! - Caio was amazing! He contacted me ahead of time to put together a personalized tour that all 8 of us loved. He knew of places, views, and restaurants we didn't know to ask about. One of my friends had a broken leg and was on crutches, and Caio and the driver made sure everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend his tour for anyone visiting Rio and the surrounding area!!
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Dana
Feb 17, 2024
Excellent and knowledgeable guide with good photography skills. - Caio was an excellent guide in all respects including pre-tour communication. He met us right on time in our hotel, and took us to number of very interesting locations in Rio including the top of Sugarloaf. He’s an excellent photographer, and use our phone to take some great pictures of us and some scenery we would not have captured otherwise. We told him we wanted to go to a nice restaurant, and he picked an outstanding restaurant with an excellent reputation and the food was great. His driver was also very good. I especially like the fact that, with his guide badge, we could bypass long lines. We have used several TBL guides in the past and he ranks up there with the best of them.
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52jackelines
Feb 11, 2024
Best guide in Rio de Janeiro - I chose the tour with Caio and it was the best decision! I recommend it to everyone! He was polite and kind. Caio does great in the photos! Excellent guide!
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Z1424itchrisp
Jan 28, 2024
Excellent tour guide - Caio is an excellent tour guide who is very detailed oriented. Always punctual and his fluent English was a plus! We learnt much of Brazil’s history and experienced their culture. I highly recommend.
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Josemiguela226
Dec 21, 2023
Very awesome custom tour of Rio! - Caoi was an amazing and friendly tour guide! He came up with a custom tour that fit my preferences and I loved every part of it. Would definitely recommend anyone new to Rio to have a tour with him!
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Henry_i
Dec 8, 2023
one-of-a-kind Rio experience! - Touring with Caio is the best decision we made in Rio!
He contacted us 48hrs prior to understand what we had in mind &our preferences.
On the D-day, we started at 6am but he still reached 30mnts earlier.
The car was lux, he started by outlining the plan, and most importantly, traveling with Caio gave us an ease of mind.
The pace was comfortable and the photos/videos he took for us were amazing! He brought us to great spots and allowed us to have dynamic on the lens.
We encountered a hiccup when the car bumped into a pothole & burst two tires, and within few minutes we were back in action with uber. Such things happen all the time but Caio took care of the flow & vibe. He also engaged us in some interesting topics and meaningful sharings.
We highly recommend Caio to anyone who wants to get the most our of Rio!
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K955gjthaisc
Nov 28, 2023
Best guide in Rio de Janeiro - Caio was a professional who gave me full support from beginning to end… the photos were perfect! I didn’t know which one to choose… I recommend it to everyone!
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