Full-Day Private Tour of Rio with Pick Up

Overview

Design your own personalized tour of Rio de Janeiro, customized to your interests. Choose must-see highlights or let me recommend the best options to match your style. From breathtaking viewpoints and lush rainforests to beaches, history, and street art, the city offers endless possibilities. You can even combine sightseeing with a delicious food experience for the perfect balance. Discover Rio your way on a private tour created just for you.

Itinerary

1. Escadaria Selarón

   See Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', which is a set of world-famous steps in Lapa. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

   · 10 min

2. Arcos da Lapa

   The Carioca Aqueduct wich is an old aqueduct in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca River to the population of the city. It is a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Centro Cultural Municipal Parque das Ruínas

   Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Santa Teresa – Ruins Park. Parque das Ruínas is a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, located in the Santa Teresa neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

   · 10 min

4. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

   The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro or as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.

   · 5 min

5. Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Cafe Colombo. A century-old café with huge built-in mirrors & classic pastry-store snacks & sweets.

   · 5 min

6. You will see Praça XV or XV Square. a public square in the Centro section of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

   · 5 min

7. Paco Imperial

   See The Paço Imperial, or Imperial Palace, previously known as the Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro and Palace of the Viceroys, is a historic building in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Paço Imperial was built in the 18th century to serve as a residence for the governors of colonial Brazil.

   · 5 min

8. Boulevard Olimpico

   See Olympic Boulevard. Grand promenade created for the Olympics with artists' murals, museums, food trucks, etc.

   · 10 min

9. Painel Etnias

   See Kobra Mural. Amazing huge graffiti mural.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Museu do Amanha

    The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was designed by Spanish neo-futuristic architect Santiago Calatrava and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Pedra do Sal

    The tour we will see Largo Da Prainha and Pedra do Sal (Little Africa). Pedra do Sal is a historic and religious site in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Saúde. The site was originally a quilombo village.

    · 5 min

12. Cinelandia

    Is the popular name of a major public square with beautiful buildings in french style in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · 5 min

13. Real Gabinete Português de Leitura

    Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Portuguese Reading Room. The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · 5 min

14. Maracanã

    See Maracana Stadium. Maracana Stadium, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · 30 min· Admission not included

15. See Municipal Theatre (Opera House). The Theatro Municipal is an opera house in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Built in the early twentieth century, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and important theaters in the country. The building is designed in an eclectic style, inspired by the Paris Opéra.

    · Non-stop passage

16. The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · Non-stop passage

17. Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.

    · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

18. Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa.

    · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

19. We will see Dona Marta View Point. Cliffside's lookout point offers expansive, panoramic views of Rio and the Christ the Redeemer statue.

    · 10 min

20. Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is a lagoon in the district of Lagoa in the Zona Sul area of Rio de Janeiro. The lagoon is connected to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing seawater to enter by a canal along the edge of a park locally known as Jardim de Allah.

    · Non-stop passage

21. The iconic, 2.5-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.

    · Non-stop passage

22. See Ipanema Beach. A long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.

    · Non-stop passage

23. Arpoador is a region located on the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, in a small peninsula between Ipanema and Copacabana. Part of its territory belongs to the neighbourhood of Ipanema, and part to Copacabana.

    · Non-stop passage

24. At the end of the famous Leblon beach, there is a scenic mountaintop viewpoint.

    · 5 min

25. Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Penhasco Park View Point. Tranquil natural area with trails & 4 viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of notable landmarks.

    · 10 min

26. The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. There are around 6,500 species distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares as well as numerous greenhouses.

    · 35 min

27. Parque Enrique Lage is a public park in the city of Rio de Janeiro, located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood at the foot of the Corcovado, on top of which Christ the Redeemer is located.

    · 20 min

28. The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · 1 h

29. This waterfall in the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro is 35 meters high.

    · 15 min

30. Depending on your hotel location and the itinerary of the tour we will see Chinese View. The Vista Chinesa is one of the belvederes of Rio de Janeiro, at the topmost of one of the roads that connect the Jardim Botânico area to the Parque Nacional & Floresta da Tijuca, known as the Estrada da Vista Chinesa.

    · 10 min

31. See Telegrafo Rock. Low-hanging rocky outcrop & photo op with the optical illusion of a dangerous cliff-edge drop.

    · 5 h

32. The trail is relatively easy and from the top is possible to see the whole carioca South area.

    · 3 h

33. We will hike Pedra Bonita mountain. Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.

    · 3 h

34. Favela Santa Marta is a favela located in the Botafogo and Laranjeiras part of the Morro Dona Marta, that is also divided by the neighborhoods of Flamengo, Cosme Velho, and Silvestre, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    · 2 h

35. Niterói is a city in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay.

    · 2 h

36. The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks. It was completed in 1996. The MAC-Niterói was designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

    · 40 min· Admission not included

37. See City Park. Hilltop Park with iconic views of Guanabara Bay and surrounding hills, plus a paragliding launch.

    · 1 h

38. See Barra da Tijuca Beach. Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.

    · Non-stop passage

39. See Prainha Beach. secluded half-moon-shaped beach, bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs. It is one of the best surfing spots in Rio.

    · Non-stop passage

40. See Grumari Beach. Prainha and Abrico beaches are amazing, its 15 min drive from Barra Da Tijuca. No public transportation, must go by car.

    · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick you up at your hotel, AirBnb, Port or Airports

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Daniel Cabral - Rio de Janeiro Tour Guide via Viator.