5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups | 5 hours

27 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
From $164.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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PICKUP AT RIO'S AIRPORTS
2 Adults x $309.00
$618.00
Approx Total
$618.00
FLIGHT INFORMATION : • Provide airline and flight number, drop-off location and contact telephone number.
Pickup included
PICKUP AT ANY HOTEL IN RIO
2 Adults x $290.00
$580.00
Approx Total
$580.00
Pickup included
PICKUP AT RIO PORT (PIER MAUÁ)
2 Adults x $309.00
$618.00
Approx Total
$618.00
CRUISE SHIP INFORMATION : Provide cruise ship name and the estimate time you will be out at the arrivals area ready for pickup. Also cel phone number.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet services.
  • Hotel, airport or port pick-up and drop-off. (Within Rio de Janeiro City)
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities. (optional)

Overview

Make the most of your time in Rio on an 5-hour private city tour ideal those who don't have much time available, but want to have a short summary of town. Discover the city's most iconic attractions while enjoying the company of a bilingual local guide. Enjoy a lively day filled with popular attractions such as the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium (outside), the Selarón Staircase, and the historical downtown area. In addition, visit Corcovado mountain along with the Christ the Redeemer Statue and other sights. Pass by the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, which is home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. Pass by Maracana stadium, one of the most important in the whole world. Visit to the Sambadrome, samba venue where the famous Rio Carnival parade is held. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture passing the Lapa Arches, Tomorrow's museum and Mauá square. At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel

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Pickup details

PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or too far ... from the city of Rio de Janeiro. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of Rio de Janeiro limits. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or too far from the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORT / PORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass By)

    You'll be met at your hotel by your private guide and head to the base of Corcovado Mountain by car, passing by Rio's beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way.

  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    Reaching the Cosme Velho district, you'll take a unique Swiss cogwheel train that climbs the mountain from its base to nearly the summit. The very top is reached by climbing a flight of stairs to arrive at the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue. The view, from this vantage point, with the surrounding Tijuca National Forest spreading below and a circle of mountains closing the horizon at the very back of the Guanabara bay is truly spectacular. After some time to walk around and take photos, we make the way back down.

    40 minutes

  • Santa Teresa

    We then head towards to the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, home to a collection of local boutiques and galleries. The charming area of Santa Teresa also features many trendy bars and restaurants offering several options of snacks and dishes, not to mention its breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on it!

    20 minutes

  • Escadaria Selaron

    From Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. 

    20 minutes

  • Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

    Have you ever heard of the Lapa neighborhood? If not, it should! It's very easy to know that you've arrived in Lapa. There is a famous monument that is the official image of Lapa, the large white arches aqueduct postcard of Rio.

  • Boulevard Olimpico

    See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.

  • Painel Etnias (Pass By)

    Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.

  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

    The Sambodrome is the home to the Rio Carnival, where the parades take place during three nights every year, a concrete structure built specifically for the Carnival. It's an avenue with bleachers on both sides divided into sectors.

    10 minutes

  • Maracana

    The most important Brazilian football temple. Scenery of important Brazilian football classic and facts, like hosting the final matches for the 1950 and 2014 football World Cup and the Olympics final football match in 2014.

    10 minutes

  • Ipanema Beach (Pass By)

    Beach that inspired the composition of the famous song "Ipanema Girl”. Beautiful beach that deserves all the fame and admiration.

  • Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

    Pass by Copacabana beach that was inspiration of songs and poetry, and one of the most famous postcards in Brazil. Copacabana is also stage of one of the biggest New Year's Eve in the world, the neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro has a lot of history, cultural life and bohemia.

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Fabulous Rio

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide, Fabio, and his driver were outstanding. They customized the tour to suit our needs and schedule. They were professional, polite and accommodating. Fábio was knowledgeable, interesting and fun. He masterfully maneuvered us through the crowds - especially at Christ the Redeemer- saving us time and allowing us to see much more. He also went above and beyond by coming into the airport with us and helping us get checked in early. The tour was one of the highlights of our trips. If we are ever back in Rio we’ll be asking for Fábio!

Our guide, Fabio, was...

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide, Fabio, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, interesting and fun. He took excellent care of us, ensuring we saw everything we could in the time allocated. He was masterful in getting us through the crowds. He went above and beyond by coming into the airport with us and ensuring we were checked in for our flight. Our driver was exceptional as well. If we ever make it back to Rio, we will be requesting Fabio for another tour.

Best 5-hour in Rio.

Published on Feb, 2024

Madu, Camila, and Junior are great people. My flight was significantly delayed and I only had less than 24 hours in Rio. They were very nice and flexible to accommodate my changed flight and re-arranged the whole tour to start on 7am on a Sunday. They are also result-oriented and made things happen for me however I want it. I’m really grateful and appreciate the accommodation!! I had the chance to see Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, the beaches, the stairs, and a few other interesting places within 5 hour. Thank you so much!! I look forward to see you guys again next time in Rio.

Rio is impressive and this is the way to see the highlights

Published on Apr, 2023

Rio was impressive. This is a great way to see the main highlights and skip the long lines for entrance…must are perk! Antonio was a great guide, very knowledgeable, knowing how to make the most of our time together.

Private tour of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf mountain

Published on Jan, 2023

The excursion today included some of the more traditional sites that most visitors see in Rio including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf mountain. Camila took us through to both of the previously named sites and in addition we went through a number of the various neighborhoods in Rio. We were also able to see some unique views of Christ the Redeemer statue that are slightly off the beaten path. The feeling at the base of the statue is something that is hard to put into words. The energy at the precipice is palpable. Again, Camila has a wealth of information and was able to share tons of useful historical data. She was able to paint the picture of Brazil’s history from the imperial period through modern times and tied that into how and when the statue was constructed. This excursion was well worth the time and I would highly recommend it.

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