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Rio Private Tour: Explore with Local Experts
4.9
76 Ratings
Rio de Janeiro
Create your dream city tour in Rio de Janeiro with our private concierge service. Tailor-made, personalized experiences to discover the finest attractions. Book now!
Create your dream city tour in Rio de Janeiro with our private concierge service. Tailor-made, personalized experiences to discover the finest attractions. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Discover the breathtaking view of the city from one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Enjoy a refreshing drink atop Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can take in the stunning scenery while sipping your beverage.
- Escadaria Selaron - Explore the renowned handmade ceramic steps…
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - Discover the breathtaking view of the city from one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Enjoy a refreshing drink atop Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can take in the stunning scenery while sipping your beverage.
- Escadaria Selaron - Explore the renowned handmade ceramic steps created by Chilean artist Jorge Selaron, featured in several videos including “Beautiful” by Snoop Dogg.
- Carioca Aqueduct - Drive past what was once the city’s main water source in its early days.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian - Experience a spiritual moment as you visit the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Sao Bento Monastery - Visit another remarkable religious site, showcasing incredible artwork.
- Etnias - Mural de Graffiti (Estúdio Kobra) - Visit the world’s largest mural by Brazilian artist Kobra, known for his works worldwide.
- Cais do Valongo - Valongo Wharf: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this was the main entry point for enslaved Africans arriving in Brazil. It serves as a place of remembrance, acknowledging the millions forced into slavery, and holds great historical and spiritual significance.
- Igreja de São Francisco de Paula - Be captivated by the Church of Saint Francis of Paula, a stunning masterpiece where faith is beautifully expressed through art. This breathtaking church is a must-see, but please note it is only open for visits during the week.
- Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura - The Royal Portuguese Reading Room is an incredibly beautiful place, though it can become quite crowded with long lines. This may impact the time available for our visit, so we might only be able to view the exterior to keep our tour on schedule.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Christ The Redeemer entrance fee not included
- Sugarloaf Mountain entrance fee not included
- Lunch
- Christ The Redeemer entrance fee not included
- Sugarloaf Mountain entrance fee not included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore Rio de Janeiro with Boston Bruno Tours!
Seeking an extraordinary adventure in Rio de Janeiro? Reserve a private tour with Boston Bruno Tours and experience the city like a true local! Our knowledgeable guides will lead you to the most famous landmarks, secret spots, and lively neighborhoods.
Why choose us:
- Personalized Experience: Custom…
Explore Rio de Janeiro with Boston Bruno Tours!
Seeking an extraordinary adventure in Rio de Janeiro? Reserve a private tour with Boston Bruno Tours and experience the city like a true local! Our knowledgeable guides will lead you to the most famous landmarks, secret spots, and lively neighborhoods.
Why choose us:
- Personalized Experience: Custom itineraries designed to match your interests and pace.
- Local Expertise: Our guides are enthusiastic Rio natives who know the city thoroughly.
- Flexible Scheduling: Select your preferred start time and tour length.
- Small Group Tours: Benefit from a more personal experience with dedicated attention.
- Safety First: Your safety and comfort are our top priorities throughout the tour.
- Unforgettable Memories: Make lasting memories with our captivating and informative tours.
Don’t miss the highlights of Rio!
Book your private tour with Boston Bruno Tours today!
Location
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista, Parque Nacional da Tijuca
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
4.9
(76 Ratings)
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Thomas_r
Sep 12, 2025
An unforgettable day !!! - For us, travel is not a hobby... it’s an obsession. We have taken dozens of private tours throughout the world, but Bruno’s “Unforgettable Rio: Private Day Tour” clearly stands out as the very best experience to date.
To start with: Many tour operators commonly offer knowledgeable, energetic guides; however, Bruno is unique in that he utilizes a personal driver providing door-to-door service at each site. Worded differently, there is literally no wasted down-time navigating limited street parking and/or crowded parking lots.
Bruno mentioned that he is was born in Brazil, but lived in the USA for 20+ years; therefore, he is beyond fluent in both English and Portuguese. This ability to flawlessly speak both languages has clearly benefited him in building a network of local contacts at each site.
Why is this relevant to this review? Bruno is clearly a very kind and genuine man, which we believe explains why his many, many contacts literally smile and “light up” when they see him.
His sincere respectful approach toward his contacts has earned him the privilege of being gifted with shorter waits, easier/faster access to the sites, better viewing spots for his customers, and other unique experiences that we can attest were not available by other tour operators in Rio.
As a gay couple, we found Bruno incredibly LGBTQ+ friendly, engaging, welcoming, and inclusive-making us feel safe, supported and completely at ease throughout the day.
Time spent with Bruno is more than just a tour, it’s an experience. He weaves historical facts with an easy story-telling style which is captivating. We fully intend on returning to Rio and booking more experiences with Bruno.
So why are you waiting? Book an ‘experience’ today! There is a reason he retains a solid 100% 5 star rating!
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Melinda
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing tour! Bruno is impressive in every way. Private van with AC and cold water all day were perks! - LOVED THIS TOUR!!! We have traveled extensively and Bruno is one of the very best tour guides we have ever had! Along with impeccable English skills, Bruno led the tour with professionalism in every interaction while being extremely personable and fun. He’s very knowledgeable and could answer every question we had. The private van with AC and cold water made the day so pleasant. We loved every minute and will tour again with Bruno when we return! Five stars is not enough!
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Meander18144551339
Jul 29, 2025
Laughs, beer and cultural excellence! - Bruno is the man! A very likeable and friendly person with a rich understanding of Brazilian culture.
He knows all the locals and definitely makes the trip very interesting. If you enjoy a laugh and a beer, Bruno is your man!
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Bonniegm8628oz
Jul 29, 2025
Incredible experience - would highly recommend!! - We only had 3 days in Rio and we’re so glad that one of them was spent with Bruno on a private tour. Bruno is very knowledgeable and kept us interested the whole day. It’s a big day, but there’s enough variety of attractions, food / breaks and picture taking to keep things interesting - and incredible stories! I couldn’t recommend Bruno enough for this. Very trustworthy and he looks after you, and gives great tips on places to eat for the rest of your time there! Great communication before as well.
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Dolorsg1970
Jul 23, 2025
Great! - Great, very good organization, fun and very well explained everything.
We stayed a whole day and saw very nice places in Rio.
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Leondj5572xv
Jul 15, 2025
Incredible experience, unique - Amazing experience, way more immersive and better than I could have expected ! Bruno made this one fo the best experiences I’ve had whilst travelling, always safe and knew all the best gems around the city. His effort and knowledge goes above and beyond other experiences and is well worth it :)
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C7115phamirs
Jun 24, 2025
Amazing experience with Bruno! - Spending time with Bruno was incredible - he has excellent depths of knowledge and took me beyond the traditional tourist hot spots. It was such a great experience that we have done another tour the next day. Highly recommended!
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Resort35137273344
Jun 8, 2025
Comprehensive tour!!! - We had a great time with Bruno! He’s very knowledgeable, he took us to main sites to see and more, we learned so much about Rio: place, the people , culture and food!! Bruno is passionate with what he does, we see him interacted with people and everyone seem to love him, he’s also a really good photographer . He recommended great restaurants, shared lots of tips . too bad we basically just had 2 days in Rio . We felt we accomplished a lot from our day tour with Bruno!
William, his driver , was also very patient ,and a great driver!
Thank you for such an amazing experience!
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Helendm9258tw
May 21, 2025
Great time and highly recommend - Bruno was very knowledgeable and gave us extra tips on restaurants and other sites we were planning on visiting on our own. He showed us the expanding and changed landscape of Rio and gave us historical insight and culture on how Rio has developed as the city grew, since its founding.
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Jeff18914
Mar 20, 2025
Perfect Day - Bruno was absolutely amazing. His tour was perfectly tailored to our group. He knew the ins and outs of his city. His knowledge of the city and the attractions was excellent. I would highly recommend taking his tour!
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