- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Begin your exciting private tour in Rio with 8am pick-up, going to 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!
- Sugarloaf Mountain - You´ll be absolutely amazed by the views on top of Sugar Loaf hill. Hop a cable car to the top at 1,300 feet (396 meters), from where you’ll enjoy more panoramic views of the city below. Along your visit, you’ll get personalized attention from your private guide (if option selected) and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
- Parque Nacional da Tijuca - We´ll relax passing by the Tropical forest and if we´re lucky we´ll see a few animals such as the Capuchin monkey, or the sloth.
- Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - We´ll pass by one of the most expensive places to live in Rio, this luxurious neighborhood has the beautiful artificial lagoon Rodrigo de Freitas and its salty waters come from Leblon beach through a canal.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - If history is the chosen focus of the tour, we´ll visit the peculiar looking Cathedral and architecture buffs will fall in love with it.
- Carioca Aqueduct - We´ll pass by Roman Style Lapa Arches, what was once an aqueduct and where the Santa Teresa tram pass on top.
- Painel Etnias - If your tour custom focus is art, you will see the most amazing mural in the world by famous artist Eduardo Kobra.
- Cascatinha Taunay - If nature is your tour focus, you´ll be amazed by the 35 meter waterfall at the Tijuca forest :D
- Santa Teresa - If your tour custom focus is art, you´ll love this charming artsy neighborhood in Rio!
- Cinelandia - If your custom tour focus is history, you´ll see how and where Rio wanted to be the “Little Paris”
- Pepino Beach - If nature is your custom tour focus, you will see the beautiful place where people land when they hang glide :D
- Painel Etnias - We will see one of the world´s largest murals by artist Eduardo Kobra.
- Driver-guide or separate driver and guide options.
- Full guidance dependent on parking availability.
- Tour durations of 8 or 9 hours, with optional lunch.
- Pre-reservation of tickets to the Christ site (payment on day of tour).
- Customizable tour focus: art, nature, or history.
- Option to provide one passport number for booking.
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets
Experience the ultimate private excursion listed on TripAdvisor! Embark on a tailor-made 8-hour tour that could either be arts-focused, history-centric or nature-inspired! Marvel at Rio’s spectacular attractions including Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugar Loaf.
This bespoke tour provides the added benefit of either hiring a driver-guide (single professional) or a distinct guide and driver for maximum convenience. We offer only the best, the friendliest, and the most knowledgeable licensed tour guides in Rio. These guides have impeccable language skills in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French, or are native speakers.
What would you choose?
• Art enthusiasts will appreciate the vibrant Santa Teresa neighborhood and the Ethnicity mural
• History aficionados will enjoy exploring Cinelândia square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Nature lovers will relish the rousing nature experience: Tijuca forest and its waterfall, Pepino beach at São Conrado.
- Special restaurants are available: gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher, please advise.
- Small pets are allowed .
- Wheelchair accessible vans may be provided. Please choose the “van” option at the time of booking.
- Infant car seats are available. Please advise as a “special request.”
- A small amount of walking is involved. Sights are wheelchair accessible.
- Please read our voucher for important information before the tour starts.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.