Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Tours Delivered,
Since Dec 4, 2009
13.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #803
Hi, I’m Daniel — your private guide in Rio de Janeiro, passionate about turning your visit into a smooth, unforgettable experience. With over 20 years of experience and a Tours by Locals partner for more than 15 years, I specialize in Rio’s most iconic highlights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, as well as scenic viewpoints, hidden gems, and authentic local spots. My tours are designed especially for travelers who want to make the most of their time — whether you’re here for just a few hours, a full day, a couple of days, or a short stay. ✔ Private and fully personalized tours for small and big groups ✔ Efficient itineraries to avoid crowds and delays ✔ Flexible pace tailored to your interests ✔ Local insights you won’t find in guidebooks I focus on creating a relaxed and well-organized experience, so you can enjoy Rio without stress — from logistics to timing, everything is carefully planned. Whether it’s your first time in Rio or a return visit, I’ll help you discover the city in a way that feels natural, engaging, and truly memorable. Let’s explore Rio together!
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278 reviews
ToursByLocals is a top-notch, smoothly run organization that obviously prides itself on customer service and communication. It all starts with a friend who refers, and goes from there, and so happy it did. They held our hand and guided us along the booking process, making suggestions and learning our interests. When the time came, our guide Daniel delivered, showing us...
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Dear Bart and Bev, It was a pleasure to get to know both of you, and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Rio. I'm glad you feel comfortable here at Tours by Locals; that's how it should be. Thank you for your kind review, and wish you many adventures ahead! Warm regards, Dan
Daniel was a wonderful guide. He communicated with us beforehand. He met us on time. He talked us out of going to Christ the Redeemer which everyone on the boat said was hell because of the crowds and the heat. We saw ipanema and Copacabana and hang gliders, went to the Darth Vader church and the Harry Potter library and he bought us the local fried empanadas so we could...
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Hi Charleyne, thank you so much for your review. Indeed, that particular day was a very difficult day to visit the monument, and I'm glad you and your group listened to me. Many agencies don't care much about the client's well-being and only think about selling. There was plenty of time left to explore the city. Now everyone will want to know what church and library those...
Where do I start? Daniel was sensational!! I had just completed a tour group trip and had extra day in rio. I had booked a seven hour tour with Daniel but was concerned there would not be enough things to see. Daniel was on time. I gave him a list of things i would like to see. He took over from there. He listened to my interests and then we took off. I saw...
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Dear Daniel, thank you very much for your kind review! The day was amazing, hope Chicago is a little warmer by now : ) All the best for you, Dan
We had the absolute pleasure of spending four days in Rio with Daniel as our tour guide, and we truly cannot say enough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was incredible with our three young children—patient, kind, and genuinely engaged with their many questions. He made them feel included and excited, which made the experience even more special for our...
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Wow Ashley, what a lovely review! Thank you so much for trusting me during these 4 days. I hope you're resting and ready for the next adventure. All my love to you and your beautiful family. They were memorable days, and I was so happy the boat trip had such lovely weather! Thanks again and see you next time!