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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 LuÃs 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 Sapucaà - Visit the Sambadrome Marquês de SapucaÃ, 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
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
This tour offers the advantage of customizing the itinerary based on your personal interests. Tell me which sights you’d like to explore and we can plan accordingly. Alternatively, if you’d prefer, mention the types of spots you’re drawn to, and I can provide suitable recommendations. Rio is a stunning city, boasting an array of appealing sights,…
This tour offers the advantage of customizing the itinerary based on your personal interests. Tell me which sights you’d like to explore and we can plan accordingly. Alternatively, if you’d prefer, mention the types of spots you’re drawn to, and I can provide suitable recommendations. Rio is a stunning city, boasting an array of appealing sights, including striking view points, lush rain forests, hiking paths, pristine beaches, architectural marvels, historical sites (since it served as Brazil’s capital for nearly 200 years), vibrant street art, delectable cuisine (even integrating a food tour within the sightseeing journey), among many others. Consider some of these locations as potential additions to your bespoke tour, and accompany me on this incredible experience.
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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Susan_r
Mar 21, 2025
excellent tour - Daniel is a great and fun tour guide. Friendly, timely, and professional. Excellent communication. Able to see things would never have been able to experience and tried local food and drink at a restaurant that mostly locals go to. Highly recommend. Thanks for a most excellent tour Daniel.
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Roberto_d
Feb 26, 2025
South Carolina Comes to Town - Daniel was an excellent tour guide. The airline lost our luggage. Daniel was able to change plans on the fly so we could get to the airport and pick up our luggage. He was wonderful. We highly recommend him.
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168chris
Feb 12, 2025
Daniel is a great guide. Highly recommend. - Daniel was a great guide for my wife and I . He communicated with us prior to our visit on what we wanted to see and he delivered. He picked us up at the appointed time and had all his parking places planned. He also organised a tour of a Favela which we requested with a local Favela guide which was fascinating. He is very knowledgable and calm and he speaks excellent English as well. We only wanted a quick lunch at a cafe and he organised that so we're on our way without delay. He was a pleasure to be with for the day as we learnt heaps about life in Rio. Thankyou Daniel.
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H4049ujalb
Feb 4, 2025
great guy; pefect English; very focused on the client - we toured with Daniel last Friday. He was excellent. Offers airport pickup. The full day tour can be structured however you want, but we opted to let him decide. We went up Christ the Redeemer and up Sugarloaf, and he had figured out strategies to avoid crowds and lines. He then took us downtown, to the Cathederal and some other sites, as well as a very local lunch. I never felt rushed or unsafe. Daniel's English is nearly perfect, and he is a very engaging. Highly recommend him
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Reina_d
Jan 9, 2025
Private Day tour - Luis was very informative he showed us everything we asked him and explained any questions we asked, he have lots of knowledge of Brasil history we highly recommend him .
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793lindac
Jan 8, 2025
The Perfect Guide! - From my very first email communication with Danny, I was impressed. I knew exactly what I wanted to see/do and he helped me plan our day. On the day of our tour, our ship was late disembarking, but Danny waited patiently for us and was the first face we saw as we exited the terminal. He’s the perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness and patience. He took into consideration that we’re an older couple and helped us navigate his city without wearing us out. I cannot praise him enough and wish every guide were as wonderful as he is. We learned so much from him. We saw a great deal of Rio and appreciated it all the more because of him. We had a wonderful, memorable day. Thank you, Danny!
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Annmari_g
Nov 28, 2024
The Best tour guide in Rio de Janiero - One of the best tour guides and tours we have ever experience in our years of travel. Danny welcomed us with his sunny personality and impeccable english and this continued throughout the tour. He took us to every site on the itinerary and was very thorough in his explanations and historical data. We viewed the panoramic beauty of Rio de Janiero from almost every point of interest in Rio. We enjoyed some local beverages , sipping it in the beautiful ambience of Copacabana Beach and at a Cafe on Sugarloaf Mountain. The magnificence of the San Raphael Cathedral, Seralon Steps and Christ the Redeemer left us in awe and are not to be missed. Danny's love for and devotion to Rio de Janeiro was quite evident in the manner in which he took every opportunity to discuss tourism, history, politics and the economy. We thank you, Danny for a wonderful 2 days and will definitely recommend anyone visiting Rio de Janiero take a tour of Rio with you.
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Iliana715
Nov 17, 2024
An amazing day with Dani - We had a perfect day with Dani. We choose a private tour for a day to visit and learn about Rio’s cultural, historical, architectural and social life. Dani is an excellent communicator and knowledgeable guide. He took us to many amazing places of Rio. At the end of the day, we were happy and satisfied. We certainly recommend him as tour guide and driver.
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Coastal29449903743
Nov 16, 2024
Raving About Rio - The tour with Danny was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Rio. Anything we had a question about he could answer. Danny was very communicative, organized and had a great sense of humor. Even on the days it rained, he was able to anticipate the best times to see our chosen sites and flexed our tour to create a memorable day filled with special sites that only the locals would know. He was also super helpful with recommendations for traditional authentic Brazilian food and music. We would highly recommend having Danny as your tour guide!
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Georgia_s
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing Cultural Experience - This tour was amazing! Danny was so helpful and friendly. We were able to get to everything we wanted to see. He knew all of the tips so we weren’t waiting in line at all of the busy attractions. He also was able to explain about all of the history and brought us to get a traditional Brazilian lunch.
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