Private Custom Half-Day tour: The Must-Sees in Rio!

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Maximize your time in Rio with a flexible half-day private tour. Perfect for short stays or mid-day arrivals, you can choose highlights such as Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, the Botanical Garden, or Tijuca Forest. Your guide tailors the itinerary to your pace, with hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience. Stop for a self-paid local lunch if you wish, and enjoy a seamless visit with last-minute booking availability.

What's Included

Lisensed tour guide
Pick-up and drop-off is included.
Transport by modern, air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver.
SugarLoaf drop-off
Fuel surcharge
Lunch is optional - Price will vary from 50 to 280 BRL per person.
Christ entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up in all hotels in the SOUTH and CENTER of Rio and national airport (SDU). For international airport (GIG) and BARRA DA TIJUCA which means this will affect the tour route and time, please negotiate directly with guide/driver. • Hotel: Your guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby. • Port / airport: Your guide will be holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

    Optional: One of the world´s New Seven Wonders, by train passing through the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests worldwide. At the top, get sweeping views of Rio and take the time to snap photos. Your guide will take every photo you desire so feel free to ask!

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Escadaria Selaron

    Optional: The most popular stairway in the world by the artist Jorge Selaron, we´ll see colourful tiles from over 60 different countries.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

    Optional: We´ll visit the peculiar looking Cathedral, its colourful stained glass only seen from the inside and architecture buffs will fall in love with it.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass by)

    With 1.2 million square meters, meet the largest Urban park in the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cinelandia (Pass by)

    Our own glamorous petit Paris

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cascatinha Taunay

    An astonishing place that will make you feel invigorated !

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Botanical Garden

    Optional: Founded in the imperial times of Rio, this impressive park is rich in tropical Brazilian flora and also shows samples from all over the world, including a cool cactus garden, orchidarium and bromeliad. Cute little animals such as marmoset monkeys can be a bonus.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Santa Teresa (Pass by)

    This is a lovely and charming neighborhood in Rio that is worth visiting!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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