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- English
Spend a complete day discovering Rio de Janeiro on a private tour by car, bringing together its famous mountain landmarks, its boldest modern cathedral and its most celebrated beach. Your own English speaking driver/guide picks you up at your accommodation and adapts the time at each stop to your interests, traffic and attraction access.
Travel toward Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer for breathtaking views over the city, then explore the artistic streets of Santa Teresa and the colorful tiled Selarón Steps. Discover the Metropolitan Cathedral, a striking modern landmark known for its stained-glass interior, before heading to Sugarloaf Mountain, where you can independently take the cable car to the summit for views across Rio and Guanabara Bay.
Finish at Copacabana Beach before your driver/guide returns you to your accommodation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will meet you at your selected pickup location at the scheduled time and will wait for up to 30 minutes after pickup time. If you experience any delays, please contact your driver as soon as possible using the contact details provided before your tour.
Prior to pick up, you'll receive your driver's name, phone number, and vehicle details, making it easy to identify them upon arrival. Your professional local driver will be happy to assist with luggage and help ensure a comfortable and seamless experience throughout your tour.
Please note that this sightseeing tour cannot begin, end, or include stops at airports, ports, or train stations.
If you have any special requirements — such as traveling with a service animal, extra luggage, or needing additional assistance — please let us know when booking so we can best accommodate your needs.
Itinerary
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1Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Rio's most iconic landmark, with spectacular panoramic views across the city, mountains, beaches and Guanabara Bay.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Santa Teresa
A characterful hillside neighborhood known for its historic streets, colorful houses, artistic atmosphere and city views.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Escadaria Selaron
The famous staircase covered in thousands of colorful tiles collected from countries around the world.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
The cathedral's striking modern architecture and distinctive stained-glass interior in central Rio.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sugarloaf Mountain
The base of one of Rio's most recognizable natural landmarks, with the option to take the cable car for panoramic views over the city and Guanabara Bay.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Copacabana Beach
Rio's legendary beachfront, famous for its sweeping bay, distinctive promenade and unmistakable Carioca atmosphere.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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