8-hour Rio's Overview Private Tour – Optional For Airport & Port Pick-ups | 8 hours

125 Reviews | Rio de Janeiro
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PICKUP AT ANY HOTEL IN RIO
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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 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional)

Overview

Discover Rio's most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide. Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon. Head to the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain and catch the cable car to the breathtaking summit of it. 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. Enter the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of Rio’s numerous iconic symbols. Following this, head to the center of Rio to get a taste of the local culture, climbing the Sélaron Steps and passing the Lapa Arches. The itinerary can be totally customizable according to your personal preferences to create the best Rio’s experience. At the end of the tour, you’re dropped off at the hotel.

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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 far from ... the city of Rio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 transfer 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

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    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!

    30 minutes

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    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. 

    30 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.

  • N/A

    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. 

    20 minutes

  • 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

  • Painel Etnias

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

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Beautiful building and preserved architecture. It's one of the most important Brazilian theaters.

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    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!

    15 minutes

  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai (Pass By)

    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.

  • Museu do Amanha

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

    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.

    5 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.

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    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).

    1 hour

  • 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

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The perfect day!!

Published on Mar, 2025

FANTASTIC day. We got to see all the highlights in a relaxed without ever feeling rushed. We love private tours cause you have the flexibility to stay at any place for as long as or as little as you like. We got to see Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer and other highlights throughout the city including the Cathedral. Worth every penny and we recommend it highly. The perfect day

Rio Highlights in a Single Day

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide, Vitor picked us up at the cruise port exactly when he promised, then took us on a really comprehensive tour of Rio de Janeiro. We were able to see Maracana Stadium, Sugarloaf Mountain (separate fee), Christ the Redeemer (separate fee), Copacabana, Ipanema, and historical sites dating to Portuguese colonial times and afterward. As a history buff, I was impressed with Vitor’s knowledge of Brazilian history, including the long-lasting impact of Pedro II. We stopped for local treats like açaí bowls and juice from cashew fruit, which we had never had. We ended the day with dinner (meal not included) at an authentic Brazilian steakhouse, before we were dropped off at the airport for our flight home. Great experience, and highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the “must see” sites and also learn about Brazilian history and culture.

Excellent experience

Published on Feb, 2025

We did this private tour (two people, two separate days) and had a phenomenal experience. Everyone was very professional, communication was quick, the pick ups/drops were flawless, and it was truly a custom experience based on what we wanted to do/see. We had two different guides for each of the days, and while they had very different personalities both were excellent and we would do another tour with each of them. Hard to imagine it being a better experience -- highly recommend Gregtur for a private tour of Rio!

Private Rio

Published on Jan, 2025

Fantastic day out in Rio with Newton. The tour was quite flexible - you basically decide the day’s itinerary when you hop in the guide’s car, so come prepared. We visited Cristo Redemptor, Santa Teresa, the old Centro, and more. The Santa Teresa neighborhood with all of its art, small shops and restaurants, and iconic colonial architecture was a highlight. Also, the center was really interesting to see as its former government buildings (from the days of Rio as the Brazilian capital) are real architectural gems. A church in the area with its gilded interior was amazing to view as well. Many thanks to Gregtur which responded right away and was the most organized company during our planning. The fast communications made planning and booking easy and fun. Also, our sincere gratitude to Newton for his knowledge, sense of humor, and love of his town - all of which contributed to a stellar day out.

Great private tour in Rio

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a cloudy day, but the tour guide, Camilla and the driver, Marcos , made it perfect for all of us. Our kids had a great time and we were able to enjoy the day. They took us to all the main sites and were able to accommodate all of our requests. Camilla is great with kids and made the 8 hour tour very entertaining.

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