Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Christ the Redeemer Statue
- Sugarloaf Mountain
- Selarón Steps
- Maracanã Stadium
- Copacabana Beach
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Walk through Rio’s downtown through some of the coolest touristic areas catching sights and culture until Mauá square. The walk passes by historic attractions, lots of bars and restaurants, arriving at Mauá square where all tribes and people get together.
See a different side of Rio in its up-and-coming Porto Maravilha area symbol of the renewed Rio after the Olympics.
Admire the gorgeous cutting-edge museum structure, designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
Mural painted by Eduardo Kobra listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest graffiti in the world.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro stands out among the buildings in the Center of the city. Its unique architecture catches the attention of everyone passing by and surprises those who visit it! Its appearance and history are unconventional and make it one of the most curious spots in the wonderful city!
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.
We will then go up the Sugarloaf Mountain. A series of two cable cars will take you to the top of Sugar Loaf. At the top, again some of the most breathtaking views of Rio, this time from a different vantage point than at Corcovado. After that, tourists may want to enjoy lunch at a very nice “all-you-can-eat buffet” steakhouse restaurant (not included).
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Infants must sit on laps during the tour.
- Please provide accurate booking details to avoid any issues.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and landmarks.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for airport or port pickup.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
City trip of Rio de Janeiro
Viktor was a wonderful tour guide , very , very knowledgeable. A great guy to be around , very courteous and lots of fun . Any guests that have the pleasure of his company for the day will have a fantastic time. .
Incredible day seeing the best of Rio de Janeiro, in 6 hours with our fabulous guide and driver, Camilla and Francisco ❤️
Fabulous day in Rio. We saw so much that we couldn’t possibly have done without Camilla (guide) and Francisco (driver). Found Camilla immediately after disembarking our ship at 10.45am. Drive to Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) was very interesting with the history of the city being explained to us. We had been advised to buy “skip the line” tickets which we did, and needed, but Camilla knew all the short cuts and within a very short time we had arrived at the foot of the incredible statue. Spent an amazing half hour there, then returned to our driver/vehicle where air con was waiting us as well as ice cold bottles of water. Drove to the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura (Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading) - Library, which was incredible and then onto Sugar Loaf mountain, via the famous Snoop Dog steps. Once again the queues were unbelievable and all the tickets had been sold out for the day, and so fortunate again to have our skip-the-line tickets, and Camilla. Beautiful views of all of Rio and its amazing scenery. To end our day we drove down to Copacabana beach then back to our ship in plenty of time. Without Camilla and Francisco driving us and guiding us, where is no way we could have done so much. Very grateful to them both.
Great private tour
Had a great experience. Camilla and Mateo were wonderful and loved the tour and flexibility
Our driver Leo was amazing. He spoke English very well. He was professional and informative. I highly recommend this company.
Everything was exceptional. The driver arrived early. I arrived 15 minutes early and he was already there. The sign was nicely printed. It was easy to see my name. It was a great experience. I would recommend them to any and everyone. In addition, the communication was impressive. Any time I had a question and emailed them I would receive a response with in 24 hours. This type of customer service is rare. They are a top notch company.
Rio de Janeiro tour
We had a great day and really enjoyed visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. They were both amazing places to see. Our tour guide Leandro Goncalves was a great tour guide and very informative as we passed places along the way.